Hunter Knight, 11, of Lansing bagged his first Long Beard on Saturday, April 6. The turkey weighed 22 pounds and his beard was 10 inches long. Hunter’s brother, Carson Knight, also pictured, called in the bird.
Blue Ridge Electric provides electric safety training to fou... Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is committed to helping children learn about electrical safety and recognized national Safety Month with them as part of this effort. The cooperative pro...
Memorial Day: Statewide March Against Genetically Modified S... On Saturday, thousands of North Carolinians will start their Memorial Day weekend by speaking up against an international company.
The March Against Monsanto is taking place in seven cities in t...
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Stephanie Carroll Carson NC News ServiceJefferson Post
Bingham signs with Lees-McRae Track standout Erin Bingham signed her Letter of Intent to run track at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk.
“I was very impressed with the coaches and the facilities at Lees-McRae,” said Bingham. ...
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Nathan Ham Sports Writer nham@civitasmedia.comJefferson Post
MMA, wrestling camp set for June 17 For the first time in Ashe County, young athletes will have a chance to learn about mixed martial arts (MMA) and wrestling during a summer camp coming up at Ashe County Middle School.
Coach Alex Wray’s camp will take place on June 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
“I’ve never done...
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Nathan Ham Sports Writer nham@civitasmedia.comJefferson Post
Memorial Day a time to consider veterans’ health care, retir... The Memorial Day weekend, and the unofficial start of summer, begins tomorrow with Monday marking the actual holiday.
Originally celebrated as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day set aside to ...
Tea Party nanny state is no Mary Poppins The Tea Party crowd — that lovable fringe which stands furthest to the right and screams “get off my lawn!” at anybody to their left — are forever griping about the nanny state, shaking their fist...
ACHS students study Appalachian music with banjo virtuoso In a small practice room in the back of Ashe County High School, a handful of music students spend their mornings picking banjos and mandolins and learning about Appalachian culture and history wh...
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Dylan Lightfoot Staff Writer dlightfoot@civitasmedia.comJefferson Post
14 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694
phone: (336) 846-9488
When stepping through the door of Tis the Season For All Seasons in Downtown West Jefferson you can't help but feel a sense of wonder and warm happiness. The twinkling white li...
6 N Third Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 27030
phone: 336-846-2337
The Honey Hole was established to provide encouragement and support to people who want to become involved in the fascinating and environmentally vital world of honey bees. We ar...
151 Village Park Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694
phone: 336-846-1008
Assisted living at Ridge Care is designed to offer senior adults who need assistance with activities of daily living, the option for a residential, home like setting. Ridge Care...