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Ashe County Schools
Drop Out Rate Remains The Same
School superintendent
Donnie Johnson is hopeful that next year’s statistics will
reflect a decrease in students dropping out of school.

Local Migrant Education Program Hires New Program Assistant
Jury Recommends Death For Local Man Convicted Of Murder
Senator
Garwood Appointed Co-Chair Of Education Committee
Garwood has served as a member of the Education
Committee for the eight years he has been in the Senate.
Commissioners
Hear Updates On Historical Project, Parks & Rec Grant
Process
The Ashe County Commissioners heard a presentation
from Historic Preservation Consultant Sherry Joines Wyatt.
Teacher
Retention Task Force Issues Recommendations
Although salary issues frequently receive attention
and publicity, efforts at increasing salaries alone will
not resolve state and local school districts teacher
shortages.
Conservation
Trust Purchases Property at Phillips Gap
The property was purchased to protect the Blue
Ridge Parkways natural areas and scenic views.
Incoming
Tax Filing Assistance Provided For Senior Citizens, Low
Income Residents
FSA
Targets Funds For Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
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