WEST JEFFERSON — Christmas in July vendors preliminarily reported a lower-than-anticipated festival turnout, according to a July 7 board of aldermen discussion at town hall. 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
LENOIR — Five local high school students participating in Blue Ridge Energy’s Leadership Track program recently earned the opportunity to spen… Read moreLocal students win Washington Youth Tour experience
JEFFERSON — Blue Ridge Pediatrics is excited to announce the grand re-opening of its practice in a new location at 401 E. Main Street, Suite 1… Read moreBlue Ridge Pediatrics celebrates grand re-opening in new Jefferson location
RALEIGH — Localized heavier rainfall in parts of North Carolina may help alleviate demand for water for irrigation or other uses but did not l… Read moreAshe County remains in severe drought
WEST JEFFERSON — Join local nonprofit Florence Thomas Art School (FTAS) this August for the 2026 Corey Anne Celebration of Women in the Arts (… Read moreFlorence Thomas Art School to celebrate women in arts
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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
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… Read moreAshe County continues to build more places to play
JEFFERSON — Bouygues Construction has acquired Vannoy Construction, a leading general contra… Read moreBouygues Construction acquires Vannoy Construction, securing lasting presence in the United States
CRESTON — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene blew into Ashe County and ravaged Rivervie… Read moreRiverview rising: County approves funding allocation, expenditures for latest Riverview Community Center repairs
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office charged a Fleetwood man on July 6 with one coun… Read moreFleetwood man charged with felony for allegedly posting intimate images on Facebook
North Carolina has long been known as the First in Freedom State, and as America marks 250 y… Read moreGov. Stein: Carrying the baton of freedom forward
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
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
Editor’s note: Ashe County resident and licensed marriage and family therapist Michael Kurtz will be writing a monthly column about valuing and working on relationships that will be printed the second week of each month. Read moreKurtz: Relationship Matters — Picturing a special future for another
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
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
Scripture includes 48 mentions of seed(s), the primary usage of the terms in Old Testament writings referred to an actual seed for reproducing a plant, herb, or tree, but we find in the New Testament that its primary appearances (26) are used symbolically to represent the Word or Spirit of God. Read moreHarris: Sow your seeds in the morning and evening
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