Seniors Can Make Changes Or Sign Up In Medicare Program
Seniors who missed the May 15th deadline to sign up for Medicare Part D or who are unhappy with their current Medicare Health Plan can enroll or make changes beginning Nov. 15th and ending Dec. 31st.


Now Is The Time For Flu Vaccines
Once again it is Fall…beautiful
leaves and crisp air,
and time to get
your flu vaccination.


ASAP Task Force Announces Sunshine Sunday
The ASAP (Ashe Suicide/Depression Awareness and Prevention) Task Force announces the Proclamation of November 12, as Sunshine Sunday in Ashe County.

THIS WEEK
Rascal & Babybear

West Jefferson To Vote On ABC Store
Residents of West Jefferson will have their chance to voice their opinion on whether or not West Jefferson should have an ABC store and sale of liquor by the drink.

4-H Program Receives Afterschool Grant
The Ashe County 4-H School Age Care Program has received a national JC Penney Afterschool Fund Grant for the 4-H Westwood Afterschool Program.

Greater Lansing Area Development Committee Holds Planning Meeting
Approximately 35 members of the Greater Lansing Area Development Committee (GLAD) gathered at the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department on October 30 to discuss plans for the town.

Veterans Day Observance Held Nov. 10 At Appalachian
Appalachian State University will honor the nation’s veterans during a ceremony Nov. 10 at 7:30 a.m. next to the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building on campus.

Former Tax Office Employee Charged With Embezzlement
A former employee of the Ashe County Tax Office is facing charges in Ashe County District Court relating to the allegdged embezzlement of $30,150.45 from the Tax Office, according to Detective William Sands of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program Begins Nov. 6th
Applications for a once per year fuel assistance check will be taken at the Ashe County Department of Social Services (in the new County Courthouse in Jefferson) beginning Nov. 6 through Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Seniors Can Make Changes Or Sign Up In Medicare Program
Seniors who missed the May 15th deadline to sign up for Medicare Part D or who are unhappy with their current Medicare Health Plan can enroll or make changes beginning Nov. 15th and ending Dec. 31st.

Red Cross Urges Thanksgiving Blood Donations
As fall rustles in with beautifully colored leaves and chilly nights, preparations begin for the upcoming holidays and the American Red Cross is doing its best to prevent the blood shortages that often accompany the holiday season.

Ashe County Farmers Market Season Ends
Holiday Markets Begin Next Weekend

Local Author Writes History Book About High Country
Welcome to Jeffersonton. According to local writer Rufus Myers, research shows that this was the first town in the United States to be named after Thomas Jefferson, and it was originally named Jeffersonton.

Strength Team To Visit Ashe Next Week
The Strength Team will be visiting Ashe County next week to talk to local students and youth in school assemblies and at evening events.

A Tribute to Tony
Alison Krauss and Union Station Added to MerleFest



Dr. Elliot Engel Returns To Perform In Ashe County
Dr. Elliot Engel is a scholar and performer whose infectious enthusiasm and wit create imaginative and delightful presentations.

Appalachian Brass Ensembles Perform Nov. 9
Works for trumpet, horn and trombone are featured when the Appalachian Brass Ensembles perform Nov. 9 at Appalachian State University


Always…Patsy Cline On Stage In Blowing Rock
Award Winning Musical Runs Through November 12


Mistletoe Market Returns Nov. 10-12 To Historic Abingdon
2006 boasts a new and improved Mistletoe Market, as the holiday shopping event returns to Abingdon, Va., Nov. 10-12.