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THIS WEEK
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IDA Program Helping To Build Bright Futures
For almost a year now the Success Highway Individual Development Account Program has been helping citizens in Ashe and Alleghany Counties move closer towards their dreams.

New Sculpture Displayed At Civic Center
A new website has been unveiled for the R.T. Morgan Art Gallery with lots of information about the local artist who has been very busy this summer giving back to his community.

A.S.H.E. Shelter Dedication Planned Thursday
Ashe County’s domestic violence shelter was named recently in honor of Monica Sue Martin.

Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market Benefits Hospice Of Ashe
The Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market benefit event for Hospice was held recently and organizers deemed it a great success.

National Chairman Of “Activate Congress: Stop The FTAA” To Speak In Ashe

Kirkman Stresses Economic Development With Ashe Democrats
Democrats Fall Annual Gala Is Planned

Drinking Water Screening Offered For Private Water Supplies
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center is offering residents an opportunity to have their drinking water screened for bacteria and nitrates.

Foxx Urges People To Use “Hurricane Checklist”

Informational Dinner To Be Held Addressing Proposed Asphalt Plant

Blue Ridge Brutal Is A Success
The Blue Ridge Brutal was deemed a success again this year with 260 riders participating from as far away as Great Britain.

2005 NC 5 A Day Symposium, Excellence Award Program Is A Success
Ashe County Schools Wins First Place

Carlton Gallery Artists Featured In BRAHM’s 2005 Art Celebration

Smoke On The Mountain At The Ashe Civic Center
This musical comedy is a touring production by the Cumberland County Playhouse.

A Tapestry Of Culture
Iron & Silk Author Examines Life In China

Executive Ball To Host Board Of Education
The Riverview Community Center is planning its 3rd Annual Executive Ball.

Doo-Wop ‘Til You Drop At River House
Popular Asheville band, The Dorchesters, will be performing at the River House country inn and restaurant.

Widespread Panic To Perform At Appalachian Sept. 21
Widespread Panic will bring their blend of Southern-style rock to Appalachian State University.

For the Love of Laborers
Mountainhome Music Celebrates American Workers Sunday

Fresco Festival Coming In Glendale Springs On October 1st

Attend Greater L.A. Festival, Enter To Win A Trip

Melodies and Harmonies
24th Annual Barbershop Quartet Show Next Weekend

Musical Event Benefits Appalachian’s Office of Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies

Unique Event Planned At Skate Zone Sept. 19th
Neil Hatfield To Speak To Youth

Work Begins On Little Theatre’s Production Of “The Foreigner”
Mark your calendars today to attend Ashe County Little Theatre’s fall production of “The Foreigner,” September 23rd, 24th, and 25th.


John Turchin Gallery Hosts Artist Events
The John Turchin Art Gallery at The Great Train Robbery will host several special artists events during August, and continuing into September.


Artist To Hold Show Saturday At Todd General Store
Artist Annie Lee Smith will be displaying her artwork on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4 at the Todd General Store


Nicholson Releases Latest Novel
Local author Scott Nicholson has reached a Homecoming after releasing his latest novel of homespun horror with “The Home.”


Quilters Feeding The Flock In Wilkes County
The Wilkes County Quilters are presenting “Wilkes Quilts 2005: Feeding the Flock” Sept. 9-10


State Fair Hay Contest Planned

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Symphony Ticket Sales Kick Off In Ashe County
The North Carolina Symphony will be performing this year in Ashe County for the first time in six years.


Learning to Play Well With Others
3-Day Pete Wernick Jam Camp September 7-9 in Boone



Festival Latino Plans Are Ongoing
High Country Amigos invites you to participate in the second annual “Festival Latino”.

New Exhibit Featuring Lori Hall Photography At The Ashe Arts
Center

International Baseball Tryout Attracts Local Ballplayers

Gum Ridge Mill & Flying Pig Furniture Presents Blue Ridge Relay
200 Miles of Endurance