The county is under a winter storm warning, with potential for a large amount of snow. Males had a median income of $25,666 versus $19,983 for females. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,577 people, 11,938 households, and 7,894 families residing in the county. 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. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. 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. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney. chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com, App State wrestling wins another SoCon Title, Local couple named Photographers of the Year at national competition, This week in the archives: Floods batter Ashe, bees make a comeback locally and Beta Club build team wins first place at state, Bring the Heat 5K and Family Fun Run to take place on March 25, Tweetsie Railroad hosting job fair on March 4, High Country Community Health receives Smiles for Kids dental care grant, Woodturners invited to first interest meeting, This week in the archives: Career focus, Presidents visit Ashe Library and High Country Grizzlies rewards children for reading, Tickets on sale for train excursion through the Smoky Mountains, Karen Mills and Tara Brown keep the audience smiling, Mountain Times, Watauga Democrat announced as presenting sponsors for Boonerang, App Theatre screening classic sports movie during March, Chatham Rabbits taking over the App Theatre stage on Feb. 24, Lees-McRae Theatre Arts highlights children's theatre with production of Roald Dahls 'James and the Giant Peach', Hood: Get off the voter ID merry-go-round. The population density was 60 people per square mile (23/km2). You never know when you might be the next town or the next city, said the superintendent. Larry Eugene Epley was arrested after a report was submitted to authorities last month. Owing to its rural character Ashe County is a strongly Republican county, if not historically comparable to geographically similar Avery or Mitchell. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. 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/. On the day Congress is battling it out for control, an olive branch of peace of sorts is headed their way in the form of an 80-foot-tall Christmas tree. 9 p.m.: In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 10.5% under 10, 10.9% from 10 to 19, 9.9% from 20 to 29, 11.6% from 30 to 39, 13.8% from 40 to 49, 15.2% from 50 to 59, 14% from 60 to 69, 8.7% from 70 to 79, and 5.1% who were 80 years of age or older. If you have any information please call Ashe County Crimestoppers at (336) 846-4188. Ashe County often feels more like the northeastern United States when wind chill factors are also observed. Wilkes, Watauga and Ashe Counties in northwestern North Carolina. So far, 21 infants have been placed in baby boxes across the country since the organization was founded in 2017. Se oculta el riesgo de cncer de colon en sus genes? [28] Daniel Boone spent some time in the eastern part of Ashe County which is now Obids. Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,. The vehicles North Carolina license plate is EK-1892. The 24-foot tree is getting loaded up and will soon be delivered at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. [1] Its county seat is Jefferson. If there is no shelter nearby, get into the nearest ditch, low spot or underground culvert. Deep Gap Fire Department, Boone Fire, the North Carolina Forest Service, Watauga County Emergency Management, the Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office and Watauga County Rescue all responded to the scene. Record 78 (1948, 1962, 2011) Conditions continue to look favorable for damaging winds, tornadoes and even hail. Wind Advisory for Burke and Caldwell Mountains until 9am. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. T Read moreGusty winds cause power outages, property damage, HIGH COUNTRY -Each year, thousands of children are treated in Emergency Departments across the country after they find and ingest medicine or Read moreAppHealthCare reminds you to securely store your medicines and supplements, MT. NC News News Home News Gusty winds cause power outages, property damage Updated 12 hrs ago 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. Warnings were issued for Wilkes, Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, & Guilford counties in North Carolina as storms raced between 70-80 mph through the Piedmont Triad. Read moreThis week in ACHS athletics, BOONE During a marathon day with 30 matches, the first two set the tone for a dominant, title-clinching sweep of a SoCon tripleheader. Updated: Nov. 28, . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Light refreshments were served as part of the open house gathering. Stephenson said K-9 Deputy Logan Fox died. Leave well in advance of the approaching severe weather and go to a strong building. Ashe County has installed a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Ashe County Law Enforcement Center in Jefferson, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2023. WEST JEFFERSON - Ashe County Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein on March 20 and 21. During the 20092010 snow season Jefferson received some 60 inches or 1.52 metres of snow. From 1807 to 1913, the county went through numerous boundary changes. Numerous mountains and hills dot the plateau. 309 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023. YOURE SEEING THOSE CHILLY CONDITIONS HERE UP IN WALNUT COVE, REIDSVILLE. WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM. Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office. Winds will be strong and . BOONE The Tuesday Morning in Boone will close sometime in March after the company filed for bankruptcy. AND YOU COULD SEE TH DRY AIR, ALL THAT ORANGE, THATS WHERE THE DRY AIR IS MOVING IN. If strong winds and flying debris occur while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and engine running. WELL BE BACK WITH MORE AFTER, Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued Friday night as strong wind shear developed overhead. The auditions are for performers 16 years old and older. Read moreAshe Memorial Hospital to host annual Camp Med Summer Program in June. Wind Advisory for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC - March 3-4, 2023; Fire crews working brush fire in Stony Fork area; Blue Ridge Parkway visitation in 2022 reflects continued interest in all the park offers; . . Two men are wanted for breaking and entering. Troopers were called to a fatal crash on U.S. 221 near Paul Goodman Road at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. Donald H. Adams, 55, of Piney Creek, was charged with a probation violation. Potential for damaging winds in the Mountains of North Carolina overnight through early Saturday. Ashe Post and Times Newsletters News Alerts We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! The headquarters, located at 607-B South Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson, held an open house from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Ashe County Forest Ranger Anthony Farmer was one of many members from multiple departments that contained a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon, March 1, in the Stony Fork area of the Deep Gap Fire District. Four juveniles were charged following a home invasion in Alexander County Thursday morning. Deep Gap Fire Department, Boone Fire, the North Carolina Forest Service, Watauga County Emergency Management, the Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office and Watauga County Rescue all responded to the scene. In Ashe County ASHE COUNTY - Two Ashe County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. THESE ARE CONCERNS OF 50 TO 60 MILES AN HOUR, NOT ONLY ALONG THE RIDGES, BUT SOME OF THE MOUNTAIN PASSES, TOO. Ashe County News Press Release - Ashe County acquires land for industrial park West Jefferson selected one of "The Great Places in North Carolina" Ashe #1 In the Nation in Christmas Trees Contact: Administration 336.846.5501 Fax: 336.846.5516 administration@ashecountygov.com Location: 150 Government Circle Suite 2500 Jefferson, NC 28640 Read moreHigh Country Soccer Association accepting spring registrations for U4, U6, U8, U10 Academy, JEFFERSON Here are the most recent scores from the Ashe County Parks and Recreation Adult Basketball League. AND THOSE WILL ALSO START TO COME UP AS WE SEE THAT FRONT PUSH A LITTLE BIT FARTHER TO THE EAST. Work is progressing to get the iconic track ready to return to the spotlight In just a little over five months from today the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to host the NASCAR All-Star Race. Roni Stoneman was a visitor to Ashe Park in the 1980s. Troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt. No further information has been released at this time. A LOT OF FOLKS ARE GOING TO BE PICKING UP TREE LIMBS TOMORROW MORNING. Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,. Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued Friday night as strong wind shear developed overhead. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CHANCES OF SEEING SOME COLDER AIR ANYWHERE FROM 60 TO 70% FOR FOR BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Adams is currently being held at the Ashe County Detention Center under a $25,000 surety bond. Summer nights are cool, and temperatures often dip to near 60F or 15.6C even in July. THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS ON SOME OF OUR TULIP POPLAR TREES THAT ARE OUT THERE. Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnton Police at (704) 736-890. [4], During the Revolutionary War one skirmish was fought in Ashe County, the Battle of Big Glades. Hillary Clinton won just 26 percent of the county's ballots in 2016. If you cannot quickly walk to a shelter, immediately get into a vehicle and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter. Ashe County has been home to, produced, or been visited by, several prominent people. A 2001 white Ford F-450 with an ambulance cab and a black metal flatbed was taken from the owners property on March 2, 2023. Recent elections have seen Ashe, like almost all Appalachia counties, trend rapidly towards the Republican Party. Philip Carter was last seen walking on Hubert Lane near Will Hudson Road on June 22, 2022. On the county's southeastern border the land drops sharply to about 1,500 feet (460m) in neighboring Wilkes County, North Carolina. Sgt. High Country Soccer Association is accepting registrations for youth players ages U4 to U15 for the spring 2023 season. T, HIGH COUNTRY -Each year, thousands of children are treated in Emergency Departments across the country after they find and ingest medicine or. 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. I KNOW. 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. Nice weekend ahead, cooler into mid-March, South Charlotte relief school won't open this coming school year, Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. Pieces of broken pottery, arrowheads, and other Native American artifacts have been found, indicating their presence. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! In the 1780s, Ashe County was a part of the self-declared "State of Franklin", within the boundaries of its Washington County. 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. On Monday, October 18, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Ashe County on US 221 near Shatley Road in Jefferson. In mobile homes: mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes. Error! Record 78 (1948, 1962, 2011) Conditions continue to look favorable for damaging winds, tornadoes and even hail. I THINK BY EARLY TOMORROW MORNING, BECAUSE ITS JUST A MESSY SALE. White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Ashe County Forest Ranger Anthony Farmer was one of many members from multiple departments that contained a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon, March 1, in the Stony Fork area of the Deep Gap Fire District. North Carolina, United States has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours. 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. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. Deputies have arrested a suspect after a man was shot to death at a home in Ashe County Saturday night. [6] Ten years later in 1859, the eastern part of the remainder of Ashe County became Alleghany County. He is charged with seven counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. [26] After the ceremony, both men had lunch at the historic Glendale Springs Inn, also located in Ashe County. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. T AppHealthCare reminds you to securely store your medicines and supplements 13 hrs ago Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the North Carolina and Virginia mountains beginning 7:00 a.m. Friday and continuing through 7:00 p.m. 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. The organization aims to increase access to mental health services for first responders by eliminating barriers To stay on top of changing weather conditions be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app. If you are on a higher level and can't get to a lower apartment, hunker down in the breezeway of the apartment building. For locals in Boone, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 341 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-040845- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier- 341, NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032000-/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z//O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,and Rainelle331 AM EST Fri Mar, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 405 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023 NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-030915-Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson- 405 AM EST Thu, NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-021715-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T1800Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,, Fire crews are working on controlling a brush fire in the area of 575 Windy Mountain Road in the Stony, (NC/VA) Blue Ridge Parkway managers announced today that an estimated 15.7 million recreation visitors enjoyed the 469-mile scenic park, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 518 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2023 NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ009-015-016-021100- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Smyth-Grayson-Carroll- 518 PM, UPDATE Tuesday, Feb 28 3:50 pm ALL power has been restored to those affected. The 41-year-old woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds. EXIT AT LEAST 407 INCH AND GREENSBORO. 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. The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,. Isolated trees may come down and power outages will be possible Saturday. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 2023 Cox Media Group. ALL RIGHT. Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,. The average winter high is in the 40s with an average low near 20F or 6.7C. The Ashe Post and Times is the newspaper of record for Ashe County, serving readers with the latest news and events throughout the county. In homes or public buildings: go to the basement or a small interior room, such as a closet, bathroom, or an interior hall on the lowest level. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. TUESDAY. EST THIS EVENING. NCZ001-002-018-019-032300- Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC- Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producing. Crime. News, Weather, Traffic Alerts and Winter Road Conditions for Watauga County in North Carolina. 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). 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. The baby box, the first in the nation . In an apartment: Get to the lowest level (go to a neighbor's apartment on the first floor, if possible.) 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 located in extreme northwestern North Carolina. NICE WARM DAY FOLLOWED BY CHILLY AIR TO END NEXT WEEK. Mountain Times, Watauga Democrat announced as presenting sponsors for Boonerang. The Americans won the skirmish.[5]. The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement, or safe room. 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. BOONE Mountain Times Publications has announced a new partnership between two of its flagship papers and the town of Boone. 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RALEIGH - If you suspect bats may be living in your home, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ask that you relocate them resp. Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,. Most of these artifacts have been found in the Old Fields area of Ashe County. Several local and state elected officials were on hand as well as U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Other early settlers were David Helton, William Walling, William McLain and Daniel Boone, the famous pioneer. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) Two Horry County assisted living facilities owned by the same parent company are in jeopardy of being shut down by the South . S Read moreGood Vibes: Lending a helping hand and a good meal to those in need, JEFFERSON Ashe Memorial Hospital will hold its 2023 Camp Med Summer Program June 5-9. THOSE SCATTERED SHOWERS, THOUGH, EXITING FROM ASHEBORO THROUGH BURLINGTON. If you have any information please call Ashe County Crimestoppers at (336) 846-4188. 41,514 talking about this. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. TUESDAY. through 600 PM EST. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Watch channel 9 for updates. Like most counties in North Carolina, Ashe County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. [10] The tree was put on display in the Blue Room (White House). TUESDAY. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here, Real-time weather updates: Severe Thunderstorms moving through area. Read moreBring the Heat 5K and Family Fun Run to take place on March 25, BLOWING ROCK If youre looking for a fun and rewarding work environment, look no further than Tweetsie Railroad, where Every day is an Adventure. Potential employees are invited to attend the parks annual Job Fair Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. MORE THAN A HALF AN INCH. 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. 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. 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The high winds resulted in power outages and several property damage reports across Ashe County. 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. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for both counties until 4 p.m. Monday. Error! WEVE GOT MORE, THOUGH, THERE NOW THAT WE KNOW OF 57 DEGREES.