JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 63-year-old Lindsay Edwin Milam following a dangerous vehicle pursuit that began on NC Highway 163 and ended on Tom McNeill Road. Read moreBreaking and entering leads to pursuit, arrest
AVERY COUNTY — Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) and The Conservation Fund (TCF) announce the purchase of a critical one-acre inholding on Grandmot… Read moreBlue Ridge Conservancy, The Conservation Fund partner to complete the protection of Grandmother Mountain
NORTH WILKESBORO — When race fans from around the world arrive for the first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years at North Wilkesboro Speedway, … Read moreFan's guide to the Window World 450 race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway
WEST JEFFERSON — Join the West Jefferson Community Partnership as the Summer Concert Series continues with the music of Wild Mountain Magic Fr… Read moreWild Mountain Magic to perform in the Backstreet Park this Friday
WEST JEFFERSON — Christmas in July vendors preliminarily reported a lower-than-anticipated festival turnout, according to a July 7 board of al… Read moreChristmas in July keeps holiday spirit alive, as heat possibly impacts turnout
WILKESBORO — Ashe’s 10-and-under run in the Tar Heel League District 2 baseball tournament ended late Friday night in a 17-3 defeat to Yancey … Read moreAshe 10U bests Watauga, drops pair to Yancey
WEST JEFFERSON — Former West Jefferson Alderman Stephen Shoemaker loved Taco Tuesdays, Mayor Rusty Barr said before leading the invocation for… Read moreWJ Aldermen discuss sidewalk project, Shoemaker
ASHE COUNTY — Taxes are inevitable as they are consequential. Read moreFeeling the pinch and political discourse: Taxation with representation in Ashe County
WEST JEFFERSON — Municipal governments manage many functions of daily life for town residents. Read moreProsperity, growth, and achievement: How West Jefferson helps shape Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — Finding the seasonal sweet spot for fun doesn’t require local families to wipe out their checking accounts to beat the heat this… Read moreAshe County continues to build more places to play
WARRENSVILLE — The Board of Trustees of the Christmas Spirit Foundation (CSF) has reviewed nominations and selected Amanda Estes at Blue Ridge… Read moreBlue Ridge Elementary School teacher earns Christmas SPIRIT Award
JEFFERSON — Bouygues Construction has acquired Vannoy Construction, a leading general contractor in the southeastern United States. Read moreBouygues Construction acquires Vannoy Construction, securing lasting presence in the United States
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JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 63-year-old Lindsay Edwin Milam following a dangerous vehicle pursuit t… Read moreBreaking and entering leads to pursuit, arrest
AVERY COUNTY — Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) and The Conservation Fund (TCF) announce the purchase of a critical one-acre inholding on Grandmot… Read moreBlue Ridge Conservancy, The Conservation Fund partner to complete the protection of Grandmother Mountain
LANSING — Ashe County Animal Control has charged a Lansing man for allegedly allowing his mixed-breed German Shepherd to starve to death, acco… Read moreLansing man faces animal cruelty charges
JEFFERSON — Optics are misleading. Read moreAshe County continues opioid initiatives
RALEIGH — N.C. Gov. Josh Stein signed the 2026 Appropriations Act on July 7, ending a conten… Read moreState budget delivers new Helene recovery funds for High Country
The following information was provided by Appalachian Health Care. Restaurants and food stan… Read moreAshe County health inspections
The following information is public record, obtained from information recorded by the Ashe C… Read moreAshe County land transfers
ASHE COUNTY — Even in rural mountain counties where residents enjoy a slower pace of life, c… Read moreA High Country How-to-Guide: Staying connected ahead of Carolina West Wireless transition
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NORTH WILKESBORO — One of the greatest short-track racers in NASCAR history will help usher in a new chapter of excitement on July 19 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace being named the Grand Marshal of the Window World 450. Read moreNASCAR Hall Of Famer Rusty Wallace named Grand Marshal for Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway
HUDSON — Members of the Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute softball team, including former Pioneers, have earned multiple national postseason honors following the program’s historic run to the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Softball N… Read moreWilson, Greer earn All-America honors
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County men’s golf team had three players named as an all-conference player and one other selection to the honorable mention list for the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Read moreThree Ashe golfers make all-conference team
NORTH WILKESBORO — The zMAX CARS Tour will kick off Window World 450 race week the way it’s meant to start in Wilkes County, under the lights on Friday, July 17, at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The Spears Manufacturing 75 and the Skyline National Bank 100 will headline a short-track doublehead… Read moreSkyline National Bank, Spears Manufacturing named sponsors of zMAX CARS Tour Doubleheader at NWS
BOONE — App State Men's Basketball has hired assistant coach Jonathan Mitchell to the staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Dustin Kerns announced last week. Read moreMitchell joins App State men’s basketball as assistant coach
The 10U softball championship went to the Lady Kernels by a 1-0 score over the Diamond Divas. Remi Pennington pitched a shutout and did not allow a hit while recording several strikeouts. Clara Hedgepeth scored the only run on an RBI hit by Adalyn Billings in the top of the fourth inning. Te… Read moreLady Kernels win 10U softball championship
The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County and surrounding areas. 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
I had an interesting experience out at Bass Lake recently. There I was, unpacking my painting gear and getting ready to enjoy splashing paint. Plein air painting out in nature is a fast paced adventure for most artists since the sun keeps moving and the light keeps changing. But I find I don… Read moreRaccoon Theology: A Morning at Bass Lake
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
Obedience (honor) to our parents is included in the Ten Commandments, “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” (Ex 20:12, KJV). We also have many examples of those who obeyed God in this way—and of those who did not. Read moreHarris: Obedience to God includes honoring our parents
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Playmakers will present the 25th season of Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend this July and August at historic Benton Hall. Read moreTom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend returns to Benton Hall
LAUREL SPRINGS — The Ashe County Wildlife Club will host Kids’ Day on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Youths up to age 16 are encouraged to come with their parents to the Club at 3220 Big Peak Creek Road, Laurel Springs, to fish, shoot BB guns and shotguns, shoot bows and arrows… Read moreAshe County Wildlife Club to host Kids’ Day on Saturday, July 18
WEST JEFFERSON — The July gallery crawl will take place on Friday, July 10 from 5-7 p.m. in downtown West Jefferson. The crawl is a great opportunity to support and promote local businesses and to enjoy new works of art by Ashe County artists. Read moreSummer Gallery Crawl happening this Friday, July 10
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