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Watauga Coach Pitch claims district runner-up finish

Jefferson · Jefferson

Watauga Coach Pitch claims district runner-up finish

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JEFFERSON — The Watauga 8-and-under all-star baseball team saw a successful run in the Tar Heel League District 2 tournament conclude on Saturday afternoon with a runner-up finish.Read Article

Mountainscape Realty celebrates 20 years of service, welcomes new agent Anita Chamberlain

Real Estate · Jefferson

Mountainscape Realty celebrates 20 years of service, welcomes new agent Anita Chamberlain

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JEFFERSON — Twenty years ago this month, a small real estate firm called “Buyer’s Choice Realty” opened its doors in Jefferson, North Carolina, with a singular vision: to help people find their perfect High Country property. In 2006, that vision…Read Article

Elk Shoals reopens for swimming, fishing

Swimming · West Jefferson

Elk Shoals reopens for swimming, fishing

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WEST JEFFERSON — Nothing beats a good mountain swimming hole on a sweltering day.Read Article

Ashe Sheriff: The "Lawn Ranger" (not the good kind)

Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 26-year-old Chase Newton Sumner after an investigation recovered several stolen lawn items from the Ashe/Wilkesboro area. On May 7th, 2025, a local resident reported a Kubota zero-turn mower had been stolen from his home. Then, on June 3rd, 2025, the Sheets Grocery owner reported …Jefferson · Jefferson Read Article

Ashe Sheriff: Harmon & Colvard Found Hiding in the Attic

West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of two females after recovering a stolen vehicle. Lisa Marie Harmon, 43 years old, and Morgan Lynn Colvard, 40 years old, were arrested and charged with several drug charges. On April 23rd, 2025, Deputy Lee Johnson and Deputy Brandon Wingler were notified of a …West Jefferson · West Jefferson Read Article

WJUMC celebrates third year of Summer Reading Adventures

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WEST JEFFERSON — Did your children read during the summer? Many children read much less or not at all during the summer months when they aren’t in school contributing to what educators call the “summer slide.” The child sometimes falls…West Jefferson · West Jefferson Read Article

90 years in business: Parker Tie celebrates nine decades serving Ashe County

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WEST JEFFERSON — Parker Tie Company is a community icon entrenched in traditional mountain construction with a craftsman’s touch - something you won’t find at any local ‘Big Box’ hardware store.West Jefferson · West Jefferson Read Article

Missing Ashe County man found Thursday night

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ASHE COUNTY — A missing Ashe County man was located on Thursday night around 10:15 p.m., according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office.Ashe County · Ashe County Read Article

Safety first: Over 200 children attend Ashe County Safety Day

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WEST JEFFERSON — Children got the chance to learn about protecting themselves and others at an early age at the annual Ashe County Safety Day held at Ashe County High School on Saturday. More than 200 children and over 100…West Jefferson · West Jefferson Read Article

Proposed EPA cuts could impact storm recovery

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ASHE COUNTY — Proposed funding cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency could have disastrous effects on Ashe County’s most valuable commodity — its natural resources, which are a prime selling point to the local tourism industry that continues its recovery…EPA · Ashe County Read Article

Immigration was the topic of Democratic Women’s meeting

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WEST JEFFERSON — Drs. Wayne and Kim Pitts addressed 32 women and men at the June 19 meeting of the Democratic Women of Ashe about immigration. Their experiences and research in Latin America over the past 35 years provided a…West Jefferson · West Jefferson Read Article

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