Halloween Walk Provides Safe Trick-or-Treating
The large crowds and heavy traffic associated with the annual tradition of trick-or-treating in West Jefferson led town officials to rethink how the town handles the holiday.

 

 

Planning Board Rules Hayes' Property in Compliance, Vows to Move Forward
The Ashe County Planning Board met in regular session Oct. 16 with the issue of junkyards in the county once again dominating the majority of the meeting.

 

 

U.S. Congress Candidates Foxx and Carter Provide Thoughts on Immigration, Industry and Iraq
With less than three weeks until Americans step into the voting booth, the race between Incumbent Virginia Foxx and Roy Carter for the 5th Congressional District

 

 

Local Students Perform Robin Hood on Saturday
Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at an age-old favorite when the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) and more than 50 local students present Robin Hood on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3 and 7:30 p.m.

 

Cast Shines in Daring W.
Director Oliver Stone has swarmed toward controversy during his career, so it was no surprise that the man behind JFK, Natural Born Killers and World Trade Center had decided to shoot a biopic based on current United States President George W. Bush.

 

Ashe 4-H Receives Trac Expansion Funds for After School Program
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County 4-H received a N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction grant.

 

 

AFT Continue Efforts to Raise Money
The American Legion Chickenque will be held at the Lansing ball field on Saturday, Oct. 25.

West Jefferson Police Add Bicycle Patrol

The West Jefferson streets are now being patrolled in a new way by local police, who now take to the streets on two wheels to locate and fight crime.

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Huskies Battle Through Tough Elements, Forbush for 14-3 Victory
A cold rain blanketed the football field of Forbush High School on Friday night, creating difficult field conditions for the first half of the conference match-up between the Forbush Falcons and Ashe County.

 

 

 

"Howie" Arrives on Ashe County High Sidelines
The Athletic Department at Ashe County High School has added a new member to the spirit department in the form of a fuzzy gray Husky mascot named Howie

 

 

 

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