Ashe County News

Four years ago today, Tim Shatley was shot to death near a bridge over the North Fork of the New River.

International recording artist Jim Malcolm will perform at the River House Inn in Ashe County on Thursday, November 19, and the traditional Scottish music, in combination with top-quality food and hospitality, will ensure an unforgettable evening.

Signs of a downtown revitalization are now emerging as the West Jefferson Community Partnership celebrated the completion of the WJ BackStreet Park on Monday with a plaque presentation.

Heavy rain and high winds will keep pounding the Triad and Northwest North Carolina today for the third day in a row as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida move through the state.

The State Library of North Carolina awarded the Appalachian Regional Library two Library Services and Technology Act grants, totaling $65,314, in fiscal year 2009-2010: a Technology grant in the amount of $45,314, and a Strengthening Public Library Collections grant in the amount of $20,000. Both grants supported the newly renovated Ashe County ...

Tears were shed and warm braces were exchanged at the Ashe County Courthouse Sunday afternoon as survivors of loved ones who lost their lives to suicide gathered for the Sunshine Sunday Candlelight Vigil shortly before dusk.

For the eighth consecutive year the staff at Appalachian Senior Programs, with the assistance of other county agencies, will try to bring some holiday cheer to the lonely or isolated elderly population of the county through Project Star Christmas Trees.

Warrensville photographer Angelia Shepherd gave selflessly of her time, expertise and money this weekend to raise funds for Ashe Outreach Ministries.

Heritage Estates Lot 46. 1.3 acres. 100 feet on the river. Anchored gazebo stays.

Ceremonies for the upcoming Veteransa Day holiday kick-off in Ashe County on Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church at 2 p.m. A commemorative flag raising and the unveiling of veterana s flag memorial will be presented by Troop 221 as part of an Eagle Scout Project.

All good things come to an end, and that includes our area farmers' markets, which end this week.

West Jefferson will be full of young people on foot and in costume this weekend for Halloween and related activities so motorists are encouraged to be cautious on the roads Friday and Saturday.

The Ashe Suicide/Depression Awareness and Prevention Task force is now in the process of finalizing plans for the ninth annual a oeSunshine Sundaya and Candlelight Vigil which will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse on Nov.

Although unemployment rates have dropped in five High Country counties over the last month, the percentage of unemployed residents in Ashe County is still hovering at around 10 percent.

Teen pregnancies have decreased significantly in Ashe County over the past year and that number has hit a 30-year low statewide.

Over four years ago, the Ministerial Association in Ashe County took over the reins of the Childrena s Christmas Project with the goal of brightening the holidays for many local deserving children who are less fortunate.

Freddie Hammer, who told authorities where to find the body of a missing Ashe County man in August, now says he didn't kill him, according to court documents filed in a civil lawsuit.

Admitted murderer Fredrick P. Hammer has demanded a jury trial in response to a wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against him by David Blevins, father of murdered Crumpler man Jimmy Blevins.

Lansing Aldermen have hired Water Resources Director Tim Church as Operator in Responsible Charge for the towna s wastewater treatment system.

Three Ashe County men were apprehended by the Boone Police Department on Sunday after allegedly breaking into several vehicles at a High Country shopping center.