One killed in single-vehicle New Year's Eve crash in Ashe County. Expert claims rising rates of loneliness in young kids due to smartphones, UCLA's Chip Kelly gets extension through '27 season, Bills re-sign G Ike Boettger for 2023 season, Georgia QB Stetson Bennett on arrest: 'I know better', AAC leaders clash as Memphis welcomes No. 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. During the meeting, attendees learned about the nonprofits plan to support first responders in the High Country. Deputies think shes on foot and believe she has advanced-onset Alzheimers disease. 4.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. AND THOSE WILL ALSO START TO COME UP AS WE SEE THAT FRONT PUSH A LITTLE BIT FARTHER TO THE EAST. 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. If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative. The tree will be harvested from Pisgah National Forest. YOU REALLY HAVENT SEEN THAT WARM FRONT LIFT NORTH. It is the hometown of Monte Weaver from Helton who pitched for the Washington Senators and pitched a World Series game in 1933. The Ashe Post and Times is the newspaper of record for Ashe County, serving readers with the latest news and events throughout the county. 9 p.m.: The last Democratic presidential nominee to carry Ashe County was Jimmy Carter in 1976, and the last to reach forty percent of the county's vote was Bill Clinton in 1992. On the county's southeastern border the land drops sharply to about 1,500 feet (460m) in neighboring Wilkes County, North Carolina. Storm Reports from Friday Night Severe Storms & Approaching Warm FrontTrees down in Winston-Salem Area and thousands without power Friday eveningTrees reported down along West Mountain Street in Kernersville about 8:10 PM Friday eveningSeveral trees & power lines down in Sugar Grove, VirginaMinor flooding along the Watauga River in Sugar Grove, North Carolina from more than 2" rainfall totals in the last 24 hoursTree fell onto a home in Charlotte, North Carolina just before 9 PM on Friday eveningWind speeds ahead of the severe storm increased just after 8 PM in the Piedmont Triad: Non-thunderstorm Wind Gust of 48 mph in Greensboro at Piedmont Triad International Airport Non-thunderstorm Wind Gust of 44 mph in Asheboro ALERTSWinds will be strong and gusty especially in the mountains where 20-30 mph winds may gust as high as 60 mph through Saturday.At 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, Alleghany, Ashe, Grayson, and Watauga counties were upgraded to a High Wind Warning for wind gusts up to 60 mph. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney. Ralph Sorrell, Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, reported on the State Partys Executive Committee meeting held earlier this month, at which new state party officers were elected: Anderson Clayton, Chair; Jonah High Wind Warning for Ashe, Avery and Watauga Co until 9am. ASHE COUNTY - The National Weather Service out of Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties in North Carolina and Grayson County in Virginia. Stephenson said K-9 Deputy Logan Fox died. UPDATE:Officials with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shared a press release with updated information.Leaders said the deadly crash happened on I-40 West, near the 188-mile marker. If you are interested in meeting fellow woodturners, getting into woodturning and sharing ideas with those alike, check out the Woodturners meeting on March 25 in the Community Room of the Ashe County Public Library at 10 a.m. Read moreWoodturners invited to first interest meeting, Editors note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). Deputies responded . Leave well in advance of the approaching severe weather and go to a strong building. As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 27,281 people, 11,755 households, and 8,030 families residing in the county. 331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023. Warnings were issued for Wilkes, Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, & Guilford counties in North Carolina as storms raced between 70-80 mph through the Piedmont Triad. 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. 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. The Americans won the skirmish.[5]. AND RIGHT NOW, WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME WARMER TEMPERATURES. The headquarters, loc, LINVILLE Grandfather Mountain started the year off with a fairly blustery January that also saw a bit of snow, according to data recorded at, BOONE The newly formed Responder Wellness Coalition reached multiple high country agencies at one of its first meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21.. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. After being traded from the Senators, he pitched for the Boston Red Sox, before being called into service in World War II. 46 DEGREES IN THE FOOTHILLS WITH HIGHS AT 61. Ashe County dealt with the most extensive damage with 1,216 members losing power. Law enforcement officers were given a description of the suspects vehicle and shortly after, a West Jefferson police officer found one matching the description pull into the parking lot of a Lowes. According to Blue Ridge Energy, approximately 2,500 members across their service area lost power overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. This production does not have roles for children. Mountain Times, Watauga Democrat announced as presenting sponsors for Boonerang. WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST. News, Weather, Traffic Alerts and Winter Road Conditions for Watauga County in North Carolina. In Ashe County, the damage was the most extensive with broken power poles and line damage affecting NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271615- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T1200Z/. Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. A 2001 white Ford F-450 with an ambula, ASHE COUNTY - Two Ashe County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. MORE THAN A HALF AN INCH. Storms also raced through parts of Virginia with warnings issued in Grayson and Patrick counties. THOSE SCATTERED SHOWERS, THOUGH, EXITING FROM ASHEBORO THROUGH BURLINGTON. Expert claims rising rates of loneliness in young kids due to smartphones, Vacant trailer, outbuilding destroyed by fires in Smethport, Ashe County GOP opens new headquarters in West Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain saw 'fairly blustery' start to the year, Responder Wellness Coalition reaches more than 15 agencies at informational meeting, Applications being accepted for the Badger Family Scholarship, Ashe Memorial Hospital to host annual Camp Med Summer Program in June, Town of West Jefferson receives grant for sidewalk feasibility study, NCDOT seeking input on Clean Transportation Plan, one meeting scheduled in Vilas, North Carolina teachers continue to lead the nation in national board certification. With the exception of Boone, these men and their families all settled in Ashe in 1771. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. One person has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Ashe County, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. In the 1780s, Ashe County was a part of the self-declared "State of Franklin", within the boundaries of its Washington County. Ashe County is also a very windy location especially in winter when several times per year the Jefferson Airport sees the wind gusting 60 to 85 miles per hour (97 to 137km/h; 52 to 74kn). The warning goes into effect on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night. I THINK BY EARLY TOMORROW MORNING, BECAUSE ITS JUST A MESSY SALE. 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. Summer nights are cool, and temperatures often dip to near 60F or 15.6C even in July. The tree was chosen last month and will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. Lie flat, covering your head with your hands for protection. 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. In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 19.80% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. Albert Hash a well-known and beloved fiddler and instrument maker at one time resided in Lansing. THOSE ARE THE WINDS FOR YOU IN THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN. By Moss Brennan moss.brennan@wataugademocrat.com. [24] The newspaper is owned by Adams Publishing Group, which also owns the Watauga Democrat. The average winter high is in the 40s with an average low near 20F or 6.7C. Abandon mobile homes and go to the nearest sturdy building or shelter immediately. The headquarters, located at 607-B South Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson, held an open house from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties each made announcements Thursday evening. Farmer is pictured here lighting a backfire line on the Windy Mountain Fire. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here, Real-time weather updates: Severe Thunderstorms moving through area. After he was questioned at the Ashe County Sheriffs Office, he was arrested. In January 2014 the low temperature dipped below 0F or 17.8C several times, the coldest being 8F (22.2C) on January 3031. Available for weddings, charters, destination tours and airport shuttles. AND THE BRADFORD PEAR STARTING TO JUST COAT THE ROADS. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. High Country Soccer Association is accepting registrations for youth players ages U4 to U15 for the spring 2023 season. SO WERE STARTING TO DRY OUT EVERYWHERE. NCZ001-002-018-019-032300-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-534 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producingstrong gusty, The Boone Police Department is asking for the publics assistance to identify two persons of interest in the following incident., GAC105-119-137-147-241-257-NCC011-021-023-027-045-075-087-089-099-111-113-115-121-149-161-173-175-199-SCC001-007-021-045-047-059-073-077-083-087-040100-/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.A.0063.230303T1941Z-230304T0100Z/ THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 INEFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING, Boone,NC- Spring is in the air! A third officer was also shot in the standoff. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. moss.brennan@wataugademocrat.com, WATAUGA Watauga County Photographers Bonnie and Jonathan Burton were named SYNC Photographers of the Year at the High School Senior and Youth Portraits National Conference in February. Read moreThis week in the archives: Floods batter Ashe, bees make a comeback locally and Beta Club build team wins first place at state, ASHE COUNTY The 2023 Bring the Heat 5K and Family Fun Run is set to take place on March 25. In Ashe County, the damage was the most extensive with broken power poles and line damage affecting NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271615- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T1200Z/. Deputies said they responded after getting a 911 call saying a man had shot another man and then left the home in a white Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Most of the county is located atop a rolling plateau that ranges from 2,500 feet (760m) to 3,000 feet (910m) above sea level. Plea deal confirms NC man who disappeared in 2000 was murdered. Ashe County has historically consisted of rural farmland, with numerous cattle and poultry farms. Hood: Broyhill helped build the modern GOP, Inmate booking photos shouldn't be a state secret, Smart Money: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation. The battle was fought in July 1780 between a force of Americans, led by Captain Robert Love, and a force of 150 British Loyalists on their way to Charlotte to join Lord Cornwallis, the British commander in the Southern colonies. The high winds resulted in power outages and several property damage reports across Ashe County. The county is bordered by two states: Virginia on the north; and Tennessee to the west. Smiles for Kids helps fund dental education initiatives and programs designed to promote c Read moreHigh Country Community Health receives Smiles for Kids dental care grant, WEST JEFFERSON Calling all woodturners of Ashe County. 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 , WEST JEFFERSON The Ashe County Republican Party celebrated the opening of their new headquarters on Saturday, Feb. 25. THE WINDS TO COMING DOWN WITH SOME 40, 35 MILE AN HOUR GUSTS REPORTED. Four Anson County schools are transitioning to remote learning due to illnesses among staff and students, according to district staff. Props stolen from nativity scene at Alexander Co. church, authorities say. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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.