2+ hour ago  (230+ words) ASHE COUNTY " Persistent drought conditions are increasing local wildfire risk and affecting water tables. Ashe County is currently experiencing its fourth-driest year in the past 130 years of meteorological record-keeping. April was also the 16th-driest month on record. The county remains…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (703+ words) How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year? " Yvanna C. , age 9, Nevada From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine's Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Sugar, whether it's…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago  (185+ words) Horn in the West is looking for dancers, singers and other cast members for the upcoming season. BOONE " The Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA) is seeking dancers, singers, costumers, technical theater staff, and community volunteers to join the 2026 production of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (181+ words) Ashe Post & Times Dr. Mike Rodgers, WCC President; along with David Allen, NC Grange President; John Cothren, County Extension Director, Wilkes & Interim CED, Ashe; members of local Grange chapters and faculty and students from WCC Animal Sciences programs at the…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (150+ words) Ashe Post & Times Bob West, Dick Greenwood and Larry Blevins planting a tree in the Lansing Creeper Trail Park in honor of Anita Greenwood. LANSING " Last week, the Ashe County Democratic Party planted a dogwood tree in the Lansing Creeper…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (384+ words) While the U. S. real estate market appears to finally be cooling down, home price growth has been a defining economic trend in recent years. Over the past decade, U. S. home values grew by more than 81%, compared to average hourly earnings'which saw a…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1066+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in North Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (360+ words) MEAT CAMP " One of Watauga County's oldest churches has served the Lord and the community for 175 years. Meat Camp Baptist Church will celebrate its 175th birthday on May 24 at 10: 30 a. m. , starting with a homecoming service featuring a guest minister and guest singers…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (887+ words) The typical home value in the United States was $366, 712 in April, 0. 7% higher than the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (165+ words) Ashe Post & Times WEST JEFFERSON " A vehicle accident on NC Highway 163 on Thursday morning resulted in one vehicle catching fire along the side of the road. This is a developing story. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean....