Published 58 minutes ago • loading... • Updated 58 minutes agoShow Less IconSheriff challenges jail cost analysis, defends SMCP participation Summary by ashepostandtimes.comJEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell said a recent cost analysis report of the Ashe County Detention Center presented to county commissioners on Aug. 3 is inaccurate.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort Iconashepostandtimes.comLean LeftFactualityOwnershipSheriff challenges jail cost analysis, defends SMCP participationJEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell said a recent cost analysis report of the Ashe County Detention Center presented to county commissioners on Aug. 3 is inaccurate.58 minutes agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated55 minutes agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantageashepostandtimes.com broke the news 58 minutes ago on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJefferson Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsJefferson Plus IconShow All