BOONE — Healthy aging — and finding ways to age well — is the focus of the first Appalachian State University Aging Well Conference, to be held May 16 and 17 at the Levine Hall of Health Sciences in Boone. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Read moreApp State to host first Aging Well Conference for caregivers and older adults
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director, Cameron Ingram, signed a proclamation on April 22 outlining the state’s… Read moreAshe County included in Wildlife Commission's CWD surveillance areas
BOONE — Hidden Hills Equestrian Center in Valle Crucis is hosting a unique Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May … Read moreKentucky Derby fundraiser will benefit therapeutic riding center
STATESVILLE — On April 25, a federal jury in Charlotte found two tax attorneys and an insurance agent guilty of conspiring to defraud the Unit… Read moreSimmons, two attorneys convicted in tax shelter scheme
ASHE COUNTY — AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the State of the County Health (SOTCH… Read moreState of the County Health Report released for Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — With no end in sight for rising grocery prices, more people throughout Ashe County and the surrounding region are finding challe… Read moreCompassionate Commissary program increases distributions to fight hunger
WEST JEFFERSON — As the local blues legends The King Bees get ready to perform at the Old Barn Winery this weekend, they have a lot on their p… Read moreKing Bees to honor guitarist Dickey Betts before show at Old Barn Winery on Saturday
JEFFERSON — On Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the Museum of Ashe County will be holding its Spring Open House. The public is invite… Read moreMuseum of Ashe County History to hold Spring Open House on May 4
BOONE — Ashe County completed the final two matches of the regular season last week. The Huskies dropped an 8-1 match to South Caldwell on Apr… Read moreMen’s tennis finishes regular season
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua James Roland of Jefferson. Read moreJefferson man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
WEST JEFFERSON — The “Out of the Blue” exhibit is on display at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson now through May 4. This exhibit i… Read moreFlorence Thomas Art School announces 'Out of the Blue' exhibit
BOONE — The National Park Service is recruiting interested volunteers to help educate park visitors about the protection of peregrine falcons … Read moreBlue Ridge Parkway recruiting natural resource protection and education volunteers
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — Grandfather Mountain is welcoming more people to its Mile High Swinging Bridge thanks to the purchase of two vehicles t… Read moreWheelchair-accessible van lets more people explore Grandfather Mountain
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director, Cameron Ingram, signed a proclamation on April 22 outlining the state’s… Read moreAshe County included in Wildlife Commission's CWD surveillance areas
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted its annual Spring Meeting this week in New Hanover County. Sheriffs, sheriffs’ perso… Read moreNorth Carolina Sheriffs' Association hosts spring meeting
STATESVILLE — On April 25, a federal jury in Charlotte found two tax attorneys and an insura… Read moreSimmons, two attorneys convicted in tax shelter scheme
ASHE COUNTY — AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, … Read moreState of the County Health Report released for Ashe County
BANNER ELK — Mountain Legends, a group that honors individuals who have contributed signific… Read moreLees-McRae College honors newest group of Mountain Legends with ceremony at LP on Main
RALEIGH — The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2024 North Carolina Edu… Read morePublic School Forum of North Carolina releases 2024 Education Policy Primer
Tom Aycock, a Creston Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter, U.S. Army Veteran, and Ashe Vet… Read moreAshe County resident captures python in Florida
ASHEVILLE — ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to lear… Read moreHow does Western North Carolina shop for food?
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is proud to stage the 2024 Spring Sports Championships are premier venues across the state. Read moreNCHSAA announces spring championship sites
WEST JEFFERSON — A seventh inning, walk-off hit from senior Hannah Osborne gave the varsity softball team a 7-6 victory over the Hibriten Panthers on April 16. Read moreWalk-off hit propels Lady Huskies over Hibriten
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Parks and Recreation kicked off their youth spring sports leagues on April 15 with soccer, baseball, softball and tee-ball all in action. Read moreNew LED lighting installed at Family Central field
BOONE — Ashe County made the short trip to Boone for a track meet with Watauga, South Caldwell, Johnson County (TN) and Forsyth Home Education. Read moreTrack athletes compete at Watauga
LENOIR — Ashe County opened the Northwestern 3A/4A portion of their schedule with two defeats, first against Alexander Central on April 9 and against Hibriten on April 12. Read moreWomen's soccer drops two conference matches
Monday, April 8 Read moreThis week in Husky athletics
BOONE — On the heels of a record-breaking season, App State head men’s basketball Dustin Kerns has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced last Friday. The extension was approved by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalach… Read moreMountaineers extend Kerns through 2029-30 season
SPARTA — Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Blue Ridge Fiber Fest, where creativity, craftsmanship, and community converge in a celebration of all things fiber. Join us in Sparta on June 7 and 8, for a vibrant event showcasing a world of textiles, techniques, and traditions. Read moreBlue Ridge Fiber Fest happening June 7-8
LANSING — Volunteers from the Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) braved windy conditions on Saturday, April 13, to conduct a litter sweep on West Deep Ford Road near Lansing. Read moreAshe County Democrats take part in litter sweep
Send your faith note item to nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com for publication. Submission deadline for the current week of publication is 9 a.m. Friday. Times and dates are subject to change; contact the facility for the most current information. Read moreFaith Notes
JEFFERSON — On April 15 the Free Mason’s and Shriner’s from Lodge #594 and Ashe Shrine Club celebrated 50 years of dedication to Free Mason & Shriners. Read moreLocal Shriner celebrated for 50 years of service
BOONE — Appalachian State University has received $320,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to expand the Aging Well program, an initiative by Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (App Well) housed in App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences (BC… Read moreApp State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). Read moreThis week in the archives: Project Graduation gears up for 20th anniversary, Ashe inmate recaptured minutes after escape and Rotary Club celebrates 75 years of service
The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County. All times and dates are subject to change. If you have an event you would like added to the calendar, email event details to nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com by 5 p.m. on Friday. Read moreAshe County events
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