Now that we’re into hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, it’s important to know what to do during and after the storm. As I said in a previous column, preparation is the key. Make sure ...

WILKESBORO — Ten students at Wilkes Correctional Facility have earned a nationally recognized welding credential after successfully completing Wilkes Community College's Offender Welding Class, ...

WILKESBORO — The John A. Walker Community Center at Wilkes Community College concluded its 2025-26 series on June 13, with a crowd-pleasing performance by The Doo Wop Project: Old School New ...

JEFFERSON — Ashe Memorial Hospital and the AMH Foundation hosted an Enchanted Evening Gala on May 30, at Jefferson Landing Club. More than 130 guests attended the event, which raised $73,000 for the ...

WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College (WCC) students showcased their skills on the national stage at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia, with all ...

HIGH COUNTRY — History happened here, and Mountain Times Publications worked to document just some of it in a newly released special magazine. “High Country 250” digs into the region’s history and ...

It's National Gun Violence Awareness Month. As a pediatrician and Ashe County resident, I urge my fellow residents who are gun owners to make sure that your firearms ...

“Hunters are our best tool to manage CWD,” said Deer Biologist April Boggs Pope. “Hunters in CWD-confirmed areas can help to slow this disease from spreading while maintaining quality opportunities ...

JEFFERSON — After delaying a budget vote on June 15 following concerns from the Ashe County Sheriff’s office about cuts to public safety, the county commissioners approved the 2026-27 fiscal year ...

Staff report [email protected] Jun 26, 2026 1 hr ago 0 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. — When the Johnson County Center for the Arts opened on College Street in Mountain City, Lyn Walker was the very ...