Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances. The theft happened sometime between Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 9. Ashe Post and Times Newsletters News Alerts We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! JEFFERSON Ashe Memorial Hospital will hold its 2023 Camp Med Summer Program June 5-9. Elledge was taken into custody, questioned, and is facing a homicide charge. The owner is offering an award for the location of the stolen truck. Other early settlers were David Helton, William Walling, William McLain and Daniel Boone, the famous pioneer. It is a problem that Mecklenburg County State Representative NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-021715- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T1800Z/. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The county's main river is the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, and one of the few major rivers in the southeastern United States to flow primarily north instead of south, east, or west. A LOT OF FOLKS ARE GOING TO BE PICKING UP TREE LIMBS TOMORROW MORNING. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. As of 2014 Ashe County grows more Christmas trees than any other county in the Eastern United States. [22] In the North Carolina Senate, Ashe County lies in the 47th Senate district and is represented by Republican Deanna Ballard. The population density was 60 people per square mile (23/km2). News Alerts. There were 42 attendees in person and three via zoom. In 1849, to form Watauga County, the southwestern part of Ashe County was combined with parts of Caldwell County, Wilkes County, and Yancey County. 56 earthquakes in the past 365 days. Park officials said the teenager was in stable condition after arriving at the hospital. nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com, ACPR Adult Basketball League weekly scores, Compiled By You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST. WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby . The tree was chosen last month and will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TORNADO WATCH AND TORNADO WARNING? After he was questioned at the Ashe County Sheriffs Office, he was arrested. It encompasses the Declaration of Independence, the United States Const, ASHE COUNTY - A storm front rolled through the High Country on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 27-28) that brought rain and high winds to the area. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22/km2). The vehicles North Carolina license plate is EK-1892. Philip Carter was last seen walking on Hubert Lane near Will Hudson Road on June 22, 2022. NOW WEVE GOT THAT COOLER AIR MASS ROLLING IN. Four juveniles arrested after alleged home invasion, robbery in Alexander Co. Middle school basketball coach arrested after pushing coach, juvenile in Burke County game, Postal worker seriously injured after dog attack in Lenoir, Body found in Burke Co. woods confirmed to be missing man, deputies say, Mountain counties issue two-hour delays Friday due to freezing conditions, Several mountain school districts to operate on modified schedules due to inclement weather, Avery County Schools closed, Watauga and Ashe going remote Friday due to winter weather threat, 2 Watauga Co. schools to dismiss early for funeral of 14-year-old killed in farming accident, One killed in single-vehicle New Years Eve crash in Ashe County, Fire Marshal: Man killed in Taylorsville housefire, Longtime Alexander Co. County Manager has died at age 70, Head-on crash kills 1 in Burke Co. on Christmas day, Official to propose renaming Watauga County bridge in honor of fallen deputy, Woman charged in Ellendale deadly stabbing, Alexander Central High School broken into, police searching for suspects, Props stolen from nativity scene at Alexander Co. church, authorities say, One in custody after deadly shooting on N. Flint St. in Lincolnton, Two headed to federal prison for running drug distribution ring, Albemarle police officer charged with various child sex offenses, Illness closes four Anson Co. schools for rest of week, Boone water main break fixed, water returns to businesses, Alexander County to hire seven new school resource officers, Cleveland Co. man arrested by Alexander Co. deputies for child sex crimes, N.C. red spruce chosen as U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Troopers: 1 killed in Watauga Co. crash, alcohol believed to be a factor, Deputies investigating alleged obscene material dissemination by Burke County daycare employee, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. The arrests stem from an investigation that started Friday, Feb. 10, on Clark Loop Road in Morganton. AND THROUGH THE MID-LEVELS, WE HAVE THAT NICE DRY AIR, MEANING SUNSHINE FOR US TOMORROW. ASHE COUNTY - The National Weather Service out of Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties in North Carolina and Grayson County in Virginia. Avoid windows at all costs! HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Owning a pet is a commitment that generally lasts a lifetime but a practice known as pet leasing could mean monthly payments for your four-legged friend --- and the risk of having your pet repossessed. WEST JEFFERSON - On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Ashe Democrats met at the Ashe Arts Council to conduct monthly business, with the primary goal of organizing precincts for next months county convention, to be held on April 15 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Error! For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males. Lenoir, North Carolina (Noon , Each year, thousands of children are treated in Emergency Departments across the country after they find and ingest medicine or, RALEIGH March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice, NCZ033-048>050-053-272330-Buncombe NC-Yancey NC-Avery NC-Madison NC-Mitchell NC-552 PM EST Mon Feb 27 2023 Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds will impact, With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing 22%, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services continues to extend mobile, NCZ001-018-VAZ015-280000-/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0001.230228T0100Z-230228T1400Z//O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T0100Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Independence,Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney1106 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023 WIND ADVISORY NOW, Lenoir, North Carolina (February 24, 2023) The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation has appointed Angie, NCZ033-049-050-272345-/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.230228T0000Z-230228T1400Z//O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.230227T1800Z-230228T0000Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,and Poplar1033 AM EST Mon Feb, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise tosunset Tuesday, February. The median income for a household in the county was $28,824, and the median income for a family was $36,052. In Ashe County ASHE COUNTY - Two Ashe County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. SO IT SHOULD TAKE US TO 64. 0 earthquakes in the past 7 days. MORE THAN A HALF AN INCH. Midland, a GRAMMY Award-nominated country music group, will join multi-Platinum certifie Read moreMidland, Chase Rice headline All-Star Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, BOONE - With regional rivalries and high-profile matchups in September, October and November giving App State Football an exciting 2023 football schedule from start to finish, the Sun Belt Conference on Friday announced the order and dates for every league game to go with the Mountaineers' p Read moreApp State announces 2023 football schedule, WEST JEFFERSON Over the week of Feb. 20, the Ashe County High School varsity girls basketball team competed in three rounds of the NCHSAA 3A Girls Basketball Championships, earning two wins and one loss, which ended their postseason. WELL BE BACK WITH MORE AFTER, Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued Friday night as strong wind shear developed overhead. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. Ralph Sorrell, Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, reported on the State Partys Executive Committee meeting held earlier this month, at which new state party officers were elected: Anderson Clayton, Chair; Jonah High Wind Warning for Ashe, Avery and Watauga Co until 9am. Martin: Can a 25-year-old woman be a great political party chair? Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,. HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Owning a pet is a commitment that generally lasts a lifetime but a practice known as pet leasing could mean monthly payments for your four-legged friend --- and the risk of having your pet repossessed. Abandon mobile homes and go to the nearest sturdy building or shelter immediately. The 41-year-old woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds. and Rainelle. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ashe-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Independence,. In Ashe County ASHE COUNTY - Two Ashe County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. THOSE SCATTERED SHOWERS, THOUGH, EXITING FROM ASHEBORO THROUGH BURLINGTON. Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. One person has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Ashe County, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. Ashe County is a county located in the United States state of North Carolina. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. SO MORE SPORADIC OUTAGES AND TREES COULD ALSO CAUSE SOME OF THOSE LINES TO COME DOWN. WEST JEFFERSON Applications for the annual Badger Family Scholarship are still being accepted for Ashe County High School senior students. 46 DEGREES IN THE FOOTHILLS WITH HIGHS AT 61. Loretta Lynn sang at the Central Food Market in West Jefferson in the late 1960s (the Central Food building formally housed a locally owned auto parts store and is now the location of a local restaurant). The trac Read moreBoone Fairgrounds Raceway announces 2023 schedule, Chanda Richardson This production does not have roles for children. I MEAN, IT WASNT TENSE. The competitive grants administered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, with funding provided through the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission are awarded to innovative projects aimed at diversifying, expanding or implementing new entrepreneurial plans WEST JEFFERSON - A diesel fuel spill on Feb. 28 leaked across the parking lot and into the road as the West Jefferson Fire Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked to clean up the spill. All times and dates are subject to change. W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. Snow has been observed as early as around October 1 and as late as around May 1. Feb. 20 The first outage was reported at 7:44 p.m. Feb. 27 and Lenoir, North Carolina (Noon February 28, 2023) Blue Ridge Energy line technicians continue restoring power after over 2,500 members lost power due to last nights severe windstorm that brought down trees and damaged power lines across the cooperatives entire service area. The 24-foot tree is getting loaded up and will soon be delivered at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. NCZ001-002-018-019-032300- Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC- Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producing. If strong winds and flying debris occur while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and engine running. [3], The earliest Europeans to explore Ashe County were Bishop August Gottlieb Spangenberg head of the Moravian Church in America and his associates, Timothy Horsefield, Joseph Mueller, Henry Antes, Johan Merck, and Herman Loesch. In general, get as low as you can. The Ashe Post and Times[24] is the newspaper of record for Ashe County, serving readers with the latest news and events throughout the county. Elledge is currently being held without bond in the Ashe County Detention Center. Warnings were issued for Wilkes, Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, & Guilford counties in North Carolina as storms raced between 70-80 mph through the Piedmont Triad. There was an error processing your request. Four juveniles were charged following a home invasion in Alexander County Thursday morning. T, HIGH COUNTRY -Each year, thousands of children are treated in Emergency Departments across the country after they find and ingest medicine or. SO TAKING DOWN SOME TREE LIMBS ALSO CAUSING SOME SPORADIC POWER OUTAGES FOR US, TOO. CURRENTLY, WE DONT HAVE THE WINDS INTENSIFYING JUST YET, BUT 33 MILE AN HOUR GUSTS AND BEECH MOUNTAIN TO 24 AND SPARTA, ITS GOING TO FEEL MUCH COOLER AS THOSE TEMPERATURES BEGIN TO DROP TOWARD MORNING. Law enforcement officers were given a description of the suspects vehicle and shortly after, a West Jefferson police officer found one matching the description pull into the parking lot of a Lowes. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. He is being held without bond in the Ashe County Detention Center. Restaurants and food stands are inspected one to four times per year, based Read moreAshe County health inspections, Send your faith note item to chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com for publication. 309 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023. [23] In the North Carolina House of Representatives, Ashe County lies in the 93rd district and is represented by Republican Ray Pickett. If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative. Investigators say this is still an active investigation. THIS EVENING. SO WE KNOW ITS GOING TO BE A LITTLE BIT COOLER. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. BUT SUNSHINE PREVAILS AND WELL EXPECT TO SEE A LOT OF GOOD SUNSHINE LASTING ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE TRIAD. RALEIGH In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several imp News Marion man set to appear in Tennessee court regarding offense against juvenile BUT WE ALSO HAVE A WEST NORTHWESTERLY BREEZE THATS TYPICALLY A WARMER BREEZE FOR. AND RIGHT NOW, WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME WARMER TEMPERATURES. Deputies say 32-year-old Isaac Alton Barnes is suspected of killing 36-year-old Sgt. By WSOCTV.com News Staff January 02, 2021 at 10:20 pm EST ASHE COUNTY, N.C. Deputies have arrested a suspect after a man was shot to death at a home in Ashe County Saturday night. During the meeting, attendees learned about the nonprofits plan to support first responders in the High Country. YOU HAD FOG THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE DAY AND THEN YOU FINALLY WARMED UP AND SAW THOSE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ROLL THROUGH. Roderick Garin Baker, age 29 of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly assaulted an Alexander County Sheriff's Deputy on Sunday. Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,. Four people were shot and killed, including two North Carolina sheriff's deputies, during a welfare check at a home that turned into a 13-hour standoff, authorities said. Many cattle farmers have switched to growing Christmas trees, and in 1997, 2007, 2008, and 2012, an Ashe County Christmas tree was selected as the official White House Christmas Tree by the National Christmas Tree Association. WEVE GOT MORE, THOUGH, THERE NOW THAT WE KNOW OF 57 DEGREES. The per capita income was $20,706 and the median household income was $34,056. According to Ashe County Emergency Management Coordinator Patty Gambill, the spill originated at the diesel pump and ran down the parking lot and into the road, but did not reach any of the the water runoff drains that would connect to the sewer plant. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. It happened just after 7:30 p.m. on Little Gap Road in the Fleetwood community. Medicaid expansion breakthrough announced by NC legislators Asheville, Buncombe living wage shoots up to $20.10 an hour Records reveal new information in police shooting of Murphy man BOONE Mountain Times Publications has announced a new partnership between two of its flagship papers and the town of Boone. Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,. THE WINDS TO COMING DOWN WITH SOME 40, 35 MILE AN HOUR GUSTS REPORTED. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 19.80% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The High Wind Warning is set to expire at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.Isolated trees may come down and power outages will be possible Saturday. Troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Deputies said they responded after getting a 911 call saying a man had shot another man and then left the home in a white Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Rick French served the county for more than 20 years. Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties each made announcements Thursday evening. SUNSHINE, DRIER CONDITIONS, 73 ON TUESDAY. Ashe County dealt with the most extensive damage with 1,216 members losing power. HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST. The average winter high is in the 40s with an average low near 20F or 6.7C. If you are interested in meeting fellow woodturners, getting into woodturning and sharing ideas with those alike, check out the Woodturners meeting on March 25 in the Community Room of the Ashe County Public Library at 10 a.m. Read moreWoodturners invited to first interest meeting, Editors note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). SO DEFINITELY A COOL STRETCH. Remember to buckle your seat belt. The powerful weather system brought a warm front into the Piedmont Triad late Friday evening as temperatures jumped about 10-15 degrees in under 30 minutes. The victim was later identified as Leonicio Ramos Guerrero. By Moss Brennan moss.brennan@wataugademocrat.com. In 1998 the river was designated an "American Heritage River" by President Bill Clinton, and it is famed for its beautiful rural scenery, clear water, fly fishing, and kayaking and canoeing. Storm Reports from Friday Night Severe Storms & Approaching Warm FrontTrees down in Winston-Salem Area and thousands without power Friday eveningTrees reported down along West Mountain Street in Kernersville about 8:10 PM Friday eveningSeveral trees & power lines down in Sugar Grove, VirginaMinor flooding along the Watauga River in Sugar Grove, North Carolina from more than 2" rainfall totals in the last 24 hoursTree fell onto a home in Charlotte, North Carolina just before 9 PM on Friday eveningWind speeds ahead of the severe storm increased just after 8 PM in the Piedmont Triad: Non-thunderstorm Wind Gust of 48 mph in Greensboro at Piedmont Triad International Airport Non-thunderstorm Wind Gust of 44 mph in Asheboro ALERTSWinds will be strong and gusty especially in the mountains where 20-30 mph winds may gust as high as 60 mph through Saturday.At 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, Alleghany, Ashe, Grayson, and Watauga counties were upgraded to a High Wind Warning for wind gusts up to 60 mph. Ashe County was named in honor of Samuel Ashe, a Revolutionary patriot, a superior court judge, and the Governor of North Carolina from 1795 to 1798. 9 p.m.: Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,. Feb. 20 If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car, and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Stephenson said K-9 Deputy Logan Fox died. Many family surnames noted in the 1800 Ashe County Census, Blevins, Hart, Bare, Barker, Stamper, Miller, Burkett, Gambill, Baldwin, and Ballou as a sample, are still present today. YOURE SEEING THOSE CHILLY CONDITIONS HERE UP IN WALNUT COVE, REIDSVILLE. Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued Friday night as strong wind shear developed overhead.
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