Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Helping A Family Member With Their Decision
Family caregivers can play a critical role in helping family members on Medicare make a decision about the new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP).

Medicare Part D Prescription Benefit Plan Continuing To Cause Problems
Local Seniors Are Encouraged To Contact Elected Officials

Five Tips From The Mayo Clinic To Help Women Prevent Heart Disease
More women than men die of cardiovascular disease in the United States each year.

Public Health Warns Of Carbon Monoxide Dangers In Cold Weather Months
Power generators, gas grills, and charcoal grills—used indoors—can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Information Sought In Dog Shooting



Another Candidate For Sheriff Announces Intentions
Another hopeful has tossed his hat into the political arena.


West Jefferson Man Held Under $75,000 Bond

Ashe County Humane Society To Open Pet Resource Center
The Ashe County Humane Society will soon be opening a Pet Resource Center on Radio Hill in Jefferson.

Discussions About Law Enforcement Center Continue
No Action Taken During ABC Referendum Discussion

High School Student Receives Serious Injuries In Fight


Agencies Work Together To Receive State and National Recognition

Spend Valentine’s Day With White Chocolate


A Variety Of Performers To Be Featured At Coffee House Talent Night
The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to sponsor the Coffee House Talent Night on Saturday, Feb. 11th.


Local Group Offers Singing Valentines


Free Concert At ASU Feb. 11
A free concert will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11th, at the Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus in Boone.

Borders Book Group To Stock Local Novel

Valentine Dinner & Dance Planned At Riverview

Turchin Reception Features ASU Faculty and Students
Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts warms the month of February for art lovers, with a reception for four new exhibitions

Anytown: Stories of America Comes to Our Town March 31
What do you get when you combine the music of legends Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell with stunning choreography and world-class dancers?

Peking Acrobats Come To Farthing March 23

MerleFest 2006 Adds John Prine, Robert Earl Keen
Organizers Say More Additions to Come

Arts Council Presents Coffee House Talent Night

It’s Raining Cats And Dogs At The Ashe Arts Center