Mushrooms As A Cash Crop

• Large-Scale Shiitake Success Is a Labor-Intensive Process
Experienced Grower Identifies Pitfalls

• The Man Behind the Mushrooms

• There’s More Fungus Among Us

• Taking The Spawn Into Their Own Hands

• Making A Name Brand
North Carolina Christmas Tree Association wins grant.

• Residents Encouraged to Attend Meeting To Learn About Plan That Could Lead to More Jobs
Residents are urged to attend a meeting to hear preliminary findings of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

• Ashe Democrats Re-Elect Jones Chair

• Mine Reclamation Meeting Set For Thursday

• MerleFest 2003
Thousands Gather in Wilkesboro for Fun & Music

• Stage Schedules
• Tony Williamson: North Carolina’s Mandolin Virtuoso
• Youth Is Served: Peasall Sisters & justincase Showcase Talented Youngsters
• Banjo Picker Casey Henry: A Family Tradition
• Asleep at the Wheel Reawakens Interest in Western Swing
• Fan Favorite Laura Love Returns to MerleFest

• Photography Exhibit
Robert Parriott will display his photography work at Mayland Community College throughout the month of May.

• “Piano Man From The Blue Ridge” Returns Home
Jeff Little Trio concert May 3 in Ashe County

• Summertime Blues
By August, residents and visitors to the Todd Community will have already been treated to some of the area’s – and nation’s - finest music.

• Appalachian Summer 2003 Schedule Announced
Schedule Announced: Lee Ann Womack, Mark O’Connor & Mingus Big Band featured.

• The Spirit Of Elvis Featuring Jimmy W. Johnson

• MerleFest Songwriting Finalists Announced

• Skyland Book Signing

• Young Talent Sought For Springfest

• Ashe Artist’s Glass Blown Wildflowers Shows At Arts Council