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On the county's southeastern border the land drops sharply to about 1,500 feet (460m) in neighboring Wilkes County, North Carolina. 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. The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. The vehicles North Carolina license plate is EK-1892. 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. The U4, U6, U8 and U10 Academy programs are designed to teach kids the fundamentals of soccer and prepare them for travel soccer. You never know when you might be the next town or the next city, said the superintendent. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,. Many family surnames noted in the 1800 Ashe County Census, Blevins, Hart, Bare, Barker, Stamper, Miller, Burkett, Gambill, Baldwin, and Ballou as a sample, are still present today. Pieces of broken pottery, arrowheads, and other Native American artifacts have been found, indicating their presence. Chris Ward was one of two deputies killed in a mass shooting in April 2021. Chanda Richardson Considerably more snow falls on the peaks and the western slopes of the Appalachian Mountains. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. One person has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Ashe County, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com, ACPR Adult Basketball League weekly scores, Compiled By SO YOURE WATCHING FOR THAT HIGH WIND CONCERN STARTS TO DROP OFF BY TONIGHT. 3 earthquakes in the past 30 days. 163, 336-846-2421, Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401. In an apartment: Get to the lowest level (go to a neighbor's apartment on the first floor, if possible.) Record 78 (1948, 1962, 2011) Conditions continue to look favorable for damaging winds, tornadoes and even hail. 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. NOT SO BAD, 12 MILES AN HOUR AND GREENSBORO STILL DEALING WITH 60 MILES AN HOUR IN BURLINGTON. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. The trac Read moreBoone Fairgrounds Raceway announces 2023 schedule, Chanda Richardson Take the time now to secure loose objects. jillyan.mobley@mountaintimes.com, Responder Wellness Coalition reaches more than 15 agencies at informational meeting, By Chanda Richardson In an apartment: Get to the lowest level (go to a neighbor's apartment on the first floor, if possible.) Watauga County man arrested for distribution of child porn after joint investigation, Tractor-trailer driver fled from deputies, damaged multiple cars, Boone police said, Burke County deputies searching for man that has been missing almost six months, Registered sex offender arrested for alleged sexual assault of child in Burke County. In general, get as low as you can. The county is bordered by two states: Virginia on the north; and Tennessee to the west. WSOC. SUNSHINE, DRIER CONDITIONS, 73 ON TUESDAY. A third officer was also shot in the standoff. Based on the vehicle description, officers were able to find 45-year-old Reginald Steve Elledge as he pulled into the parking lot at a Lowe's Home Improvement store in West Jefferson. The owner is offering an award for the location of the stolen truck. On March 2 at approximately 4 p.m. the stolen truck was last seen in the Three Top area. 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. [6] Ten years later in 1859, the eastern part of the remainder of Ashe County became Alleghany County. 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. Restaurants and food stands are inspected one to four times per year, based Read moreAshe County health inspections, Send your faith note item to chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com for publication. SO WE KNOW ITS GOING TO BE A LITTLE BIT COOLER. 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. Summer nights are cool, and temperatures often dip to near 60F or 15.6C even in July. SO DEFINITELY A COOL STRETCH. Water was turned off for about six hours. Melanie Jordan of Fleetwood Read moreAshe County growers awarded N.C. AgVentures Grant, RALEIGH - North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new Read moreNC House leaders establish bipartisan Economic Development and Foreign Trade Caucus, JEFFERSON - A three-vehicle accident on East Main Street in Jefferson resulted in one person Read moreThree vehicles involved in Tuesday afternoon accident in Jefferson, Ashe County Forest Ranger Anthony Farmer was one of many membersfrom multiple departments t Read moreAshe County Forest Ranger helps contain brush fire in Deep Gap, WEST JEFFERSON - On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Ashe Democrats met at the Ashe Arts Council to con Read moreAshe County Democrats hold monthly meeting to discuss precinct organization, WINSTON-SALEM - Wake Forest University School of Medicine received four grants totaling more Read moreWake Forest University School of Medicine awarded more than $1.1 million from The Duke Endowment, RALEIGH - In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several imp Read moreCounty boards of elections conduct regular voter list maintenance, RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced on Feb. 27 th Read moreNorth Carolina approved to continue P-EBT food assistance benefits during the 2022-23 school year, NORTH WILKESBORO - An All-Star cast of motorsports and entertainment talent will descend on North Wilkesboro Speedway May 19-21, thrilling fans in an unrivaled weekend of NASCAR All-Star Race excitement. He was given 100,000 acres (400km2) in Virginia as a place for his fellow Moravians to settle. Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:48 AM EST | . Baby from Asheville to be featured in Times Square. The arrest stems from a Jan. 26 incident. Coordinates: 3626N 8130W / 36.43N 81.50W / 36.43; -81.50. A strong upper low pressure system encouraged a squall line of intense thunderstorms to form. Officials said the officer was able stop the vehicle and take 45-year-old Reginald Elledge into custody. The only one of Spangenberg's group to return and permanently settle in Ashe County was Herman Loesch. Success! 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. Officers were able to use a description of the vehicle to track down the suspect in a parking lot of a store in West Jefferson. 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. HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST. TUESDAY. Winds will be strong and . A tweet from the district states the holiday/snow program will open at 8:30 a.m. AND RIGHT NOW, WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME WARMER TEMPERATURES. The arrests stem from an investigation that started Friday, Feb. 10, on Clark Loop Road in Morganton. CHANCES OF SEEING SOME COLDER AIR ANYWHERE FROM 60 TO 70% FOR FOR BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES. WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (AP/WBTV) - Authorities say a man killed his mother, stepfather and two deputies during an hours-long standoff in Watauga County Wednesday. Wilkes, Watauga and Ashe Counties in northwestern North Carolina. The top job has been vacant since former Sheriff Landric Reid died in September. Feb. 20 Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,. SO TAKING DOWN SOME TREE LIMBS ALSO CAUSING SOME SPORADIC POWER OUTAGES FOR US, TOO. WEVE GOT MORE, THOUGH, THERE NOW THAT WE KNOW OF 57 DEGREES. 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. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney. Several local and state elected officials were on hand as well as U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx. Helen Keller visited an Ashe County native, Marvin Osborne, in 1944 when he was wounded in France in World War II. 2.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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. 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. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. One person has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Ashe County, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. There were 42 attendees in person and three via zoom. In 1998 the river was designated an "American Heritage River" by President Bill Clinton, and it is famed for its beautiful rural scenery, clear water, fly fishing, and kayaking and canoeing. TUESDAY. Example video title will go here for this video, Alex Murdaugh prosecution gives rebuttal to defense closing arguments. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP)Elizabeth Balogun scored 11 points, the final two from the line to give No. Cold front has stalled across the region this morning with temps in the BOONE The newly formed Responder Wellness Coalition reached multiple High Country agencies at one of its first meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21. WEVE GOT UPPER THIRTIES TO LOW FORTIES OUT THERE AND YOURE LOOKING AT SUSTAINED WINDS RIGHT NOW. SO MORE SPORADIC OUTAGES AND TREES COULD ALSO CAUSE SOME OF THOSE LINES TO COME DOWN. Farmer is pictured here lighting a backfire line on the Windy Mountain Fire. WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST. Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances. News Alerts. chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com, Good Vibes: Lending a helping hand and a good meal to those in need, Ashe Memorial Hospital to host annual Camp Med Summer Program in June, ACSO seeks assistance in locating stolen vehicle, Ashe County growers awarded N.C. AgVentures Grant, NC House leaders establish bipartisan Economic Development and Foreign Trade Caucus, Ashe County Forest Ranger helps contain brush fire in Deep Gap, Ashe County Democrats hold monthly meeting to discuss precinct organization, Wake Forest University School of Medicine awarded more than $1.1 million from The Duke Endowment, County boards of elections conduct regular voter list maintenance, North Carolina approved to continue P-EBT food assistance benefits during the 2022-23 school year, Midland, Chase Rice headline All-Star Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, App State announces 2023 football schedule, Lady Huskies end postseason during third round of NCHSAA State Playoffs, High Country Soccer Association accepting spring registrations for U4, U6, U8, U10 Academy, Compiled By Nathan Ham Four people were shot and killed, including two North Carolina sheriff's deputies, during a welfare check at a home that turned into a 13-hour standoff, authorities said. Ashe County generally is known for its mountain scenery, and the tourism industry is an important mainstay of the county's economy. Read moreApp State wrestling wins another SoCon Title, By Moss Brennan Ashe County dealt with the most extensive damage with 1,216 members losing power. Farmer is pictured here lighting a backfire line on the Windy Mountain Fire. UPPER 62, LOW SEVENTIES HEADING INTO TUESDAY IN THE FOOTHILLS, SOME UPPER SIXTIES THERE AND IN THE MOUNTAINS. Two men are wanted for breaking and entering. 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. 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. Stay away from bridge/highway overpasses. The High Wind Warning is set to expire at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.Isolated trees may come down and power outages will be possible Saturday. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. Albert Hash a well-known and beloved fiddler and instrument maker at one time resided in Lansing. 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.. Four juveniles were charged following a home invasion in Alexander County Thursday morning.