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County, West Jefferson partner on water capacity expansion
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (279+ words) WEST JEFFERSON — Municipal collaboration while benefiting county growth and development has become a central talking point during August county commissioners’ and West Jefferson aldermen meetings. After flipping through their agenda packet while following Assistant County Manager Nick Farmerie’s Aug. 3 presentation…...
Ashe County accepts grant for flood warning system
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (149+ words) JEFFERSON — A Jefferson woman is facing a felonious count of… JEFFERSON — Ashe County Commissioners continued discussions … The flood warning siren and voice alert system will be designed to alert people in low-lying areas to evacuate. JEFFERSON — After the remnants of…...
Commissioners weigh sites for new county EMS base
1+ week, 1+ day ago (339+ words) Assistant County Manager Nick Farmerie, commissioners Jerry Powers, Russell Killen, and Wes Greene watch a presentation on the planned EMS base on Aug. 17. Commissioners Todd McNeill and Mike Eldreth are out of frame but present. JEFFERSON — Ashe County Commissioners continued…...
36th annual Blue Ridge Brutal brings cyclists and celebration | News | ashepostandtimes.com
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (402+ words) Blue Ridge Brutal riders will begin the race at 8 a.m. this Saturday in Jefferson. Typically over 400 riders will be taking part in the annual Blue Ridge Brutal. ASHE COUNTY — One of Ashe County’s most anticipated outdoor events returns Saturday, Aug. 15, as…...
Summer upgrades continue at Ashe Schools, ACMS pool remains closed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) Contractors braved the high summer temperatures last week to repair the roof at Ashe County Middle School. ASHE COUNTY — Although school is out for the summer, the Ashe County School System is moving forward with key infrastructural upgrades to enhance…...
Blue Ridge Pediatrics celebrates grand re-opening in new Jefferson location
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) Dr. Lonas, Dr. Pearson and staff cut the ribbon at their new location in Jefferson last month. Dr. Pearson and her son are making cotton candy and popcorn. JEFFERSON — Blue Ridge Pediatrics is excited to announce the grand re-opening of…...
Area fire departments battle three structure fires
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (11+ words) Ashe Post & Times...
Rising costs threaten mobility, but Ashe County pushes forward
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (502+ words) ASHE COUNTY — Reaching a higher plain on level ground above 3,000 feet is difficult for working families. Many locals are saddled with rising housing and child care costs, low wages, and a lack of insurance, while the county braces for funding…...
‘Which bills do we pay?’: Ashe County families endure ongoing economic pressures
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) ASHE COUNTY — More local families are faced with an impossible choice — which bills do they pay for the month? Ashe County’s Chapter of DownHome NC has pressed county commissioners at multiple meetings to sign a resolution requiring greater local transparency…...
Living on $10 an hour, locals struggle to get by with rising costs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Leigh Owen said she is hopeful that improving employment prospects will allow her to focus on an art career. Owen’s recent painting of downtown West Jefferson. While the idyllic Appalachian Mountains exude natural beauty, many locals continue to struggle with…...