my ASHE COUNTY hometown
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JEFFERSON • WEST JEFFERSON • LANSING • FLEETWOOD • GRASSY CREEK • TODD • CRUMPLER
CRESTON • GLENDALE SPRINGS • SHATLEY SPRINGS • LAUREL SPRINGS • WARRENSVILLE • PARKER
LAUREL SEVERT
AMY BAKER WALKER
JAMES REED
The coolest corner of North Carolina
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Retail • Entertainment • Restaurants • Events • Important Numbers Utilities • The Chamber of Commerce •Arts • Theater and More!
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ASHE COUNTY Welcome to Ashe County, the Coolest Corner of North Carolina! Whether a longtime local, a new
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
member list The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce members are listed below:
A • 2nd Street Retreat • 4 Seasons Vacation Rentals and Sales • A Berry Patch Farm • A-1 Mountain Realty • A. B. Vannoy Hams • a.ME Beauty LLC • AARP NC Mountain Region • AgSouth Farm Credit • Alair Homes High Country • Alliance Insurance Group • American Emergency Vehicles • American Red Cross • AMOREM - formerly Caldwell Hospice Palliative Care • Antiques On Main • Appalachian Church • Appalachian Delivery & Courier • Appalachian Flooring & Tile • Appalachian Innkeepers & Janitorial Supply, Inc. • Appalachian Memory Keepers • Appalachian Theatre of the High Country • AppHealthCare • Ashe Alliance Church • Ashe Campus - Wilkes Community College • Ashe Community Land Trust • Ashe County Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
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resident of Ashe, or an explorer looking to make the most of a visit to the area, begin at the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center to gather information and ideas to enhance your stay. Ashe County’s location in the northwestern corner of North Carolina and its average elevation of 3,000 feet justify the name “the coolest corner of North Carolina,” but there is so much more that contributes to this: our beautiful scenery, our rich heritage
• Ashe County Arts Council • Ashe County Beekeepers Association • Ashe County Board of Education • Ashe County Cheese • Ashe County Children’s Endowment • Ashe County Christmas Tree Association • Ashe County Community Foundation • Ashe County Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival • Ashe County Farm Bureau • Ashe County Farm Bureau Insurance • Ashe County Farmers Market • Ashe County Frescoes Foundation • Ashe County Government • Ashe County Habitat for Humanity • Ashe County Little Theatre Inc • Ashe County Parks & Recreation • Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild • Ashe County Public Library • Ashe County Transportation Authority • Ashe County Wildlife Club • Ashe Food Pantry • Ashe High Country Guttering, LLC • Ashe High Country Realty • Ashe Medics • Ashe Memorial Hospital • Ashe Opportunities • Ashe Post & Times • Ashe Pregnancy Care Center • Ashe Ship And Print • Ashe Shrine Club • Ashe/Alleghany Home Builders Assn. • Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens • Ashley Hardwood Flooring • Aslan Enterprizes • ASU Walker College of Business
rooted in arts and music, our vibrant small towns, and our kind and warm people. We invite you to visit our Event Calendar at AsheChamber.com to view the many exciting local happenings. On behalf of the Chamber, welcome to Ashe County! We’re so glad you’re here!
Kitty Honeycutt
Executive Director, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
B • B & G Plumbing & Electric • Backstreet Subs • Badger Funeral Home • Badges of Ashe • Barr Evergreens of NC, LLC • Basic Finance, Inc. • Be Well Counseling & Functional Nutrition, PLLC • Bealls • Bearicade Bin • Becky & Company • Bella Woods Cabin • Bennett EnviroClean, LLC • Best Choice Mowing • Bethany United Methodist Church • Blackbird Imaging, LLC • Blizzard Bundles of the High Country • Blue Ridge Air • Blue Ridge Conservancy • Blue Ridge Energy • Blue Ridge Fiber Fest • Blue Ridge Mountain Mortgage • Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals • Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation • Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC • Bluehill Health and Wellness, PLLC • Bluff View Farms, LLC • Bohemia Gallery • Bojangles #566 • Boondocks Brewing • Boone Family Funeral Home • Brantley Tree Service • Buddy Holler - CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 -
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Rooted in Ashe County, Committed to y o u .
For nearly 90 years, Blue Ridge Energy has been part of the moments that make Ashe County home. From family farms and front porches to growing businesses and new generations, we’ve proudly served the people who have built this community. Through changing times, one thing remains the same: our commitment to the members and neighbors we call home.
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Thank you, Ashe County, for 90 incredible years. We’re proud to be your energy partner yesterday, today, and for generations to come.
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• Budget Blinds of N Winston Salem, Mt Airy & Boone • Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast • Bull’s • Burley Sustainable General Store
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• C. Randolph CPA, PLLC • Calhoun Creative Solutions • Capital City Stow-n-Go, LLC • Car Rentals of West Jefferson, LLC • Carolina Dozer • Carolina Mountain Life Magazine • Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals, Inc. • Carolina Pines VRBO • Carolina Profiles.com • Carolina Remounts, LLC • Carolina Timberworks • Carolina West Wireless • Carson Family Farm • CatchLight Gallery • Chris Barr, Broker at Realty ONE Group Results • Christina H. Wagoner, CPA PLLC • Christmas in July Festival • Christmas Mountain Fraser Fir • CJ’s Market LLC • Cline Church Nursery, Inc. • County Seat Marketplace • Craft Bistro • Cranberry Tree Services, Inc. • Creative Printers • Creekside Electronics • Current Chiropractic
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• Deeply Rooted Landscapes dba Northwest Lawn Care • Dirty Chimney, LLC • Disabled American Veterans Chp. 80 Ashe County • Doe Ridge Pottery • Domino’s • Double A Boot Store • Dusty Trails Outfitters
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• Edward Jones - Jason Sutherland, AAMS • Edward Jones - Wiley Mock • Elevation Health, Home of Ashe Crossfit • Elite Demo Wash LLC • Elite Roof and Solar • Elk River Recruiting Company • eMuWave Engineering • Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion
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• Fairway Home Mortgage • Feather Mountain Ayurveda and Massage • First Baptist Church West Jefferson • First Citizens Bank - WJ • First National Bank of PA • Fleetwood Falls, Inc. • FLORENCE: Florence Thomas Art School • Footsloggers • Forest Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care • Fraser Ridge Farm • Friends of the Ashe County Library • Frontier Natural Gas Company • Frosty’s Choose & Cut • Frugal Gourmet Catering
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• Gatewood Group Real Estate • GE Aerospace • Generations Ashe, Inc. • Germain Media • Glendale Ridge Farms, LLC • Glendale Springs Inn and Restaurant • Global Manufacturing Services, Inc. • Goodman & Boston, CPAs PA • Goomba Woodworks • Grassy Creek Pottery • Greater Lansing Area Development Committee (GLAD) • Greenhouse Crafts Shop • Gum Ridge Mill & Flying Pig Furniture
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• Hart-T-Tree Farms • Hatchet West • Haven at Greenwood Glen • Helton Creek Campground, LLC • Hidden Pastures Farm Wedding & Event Venue • High Country 365 / JourneyNC.com • High Country Association of REALTORS • High Country Caregivers • High Country Council of Governments • High Country Honey Club • High Country Host • High Country Performing Arts Academy • High Country Radio • High Country Tea & Grazing Room • High Country United Way • High Country Workforce Development Board • High Mountain Cabin Rentals • High Mountain Creekside Cabins & Vacation Rentals • High Peak
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• Hill’s Mini-Storage • His High Places, Inc. • Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson • Holiday Inn Express/Yadkin Valley Event Center • Hometown Furniture • Honeycutt Farms • Honeysuckle Construction, Inc. • Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. • Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Will Carswell
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• Idlewild Ridge • Imagination Ashe • Ivy Point Farm
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• Jason Stopper - Professional EOS Implementer • Jeff Dollar, Broker at Realty ONE Group Results • Jefferson Landing • Jefferson Rent-All, Inc./ Party Plus • Jim’s Corner Furniture • Jodi Province Counseling • Joel Carpenter General Contractor • Joel W. Yates Jr., DDS General Dentistry • John T. Kilby, Attorney • Jonathan Jordan, Attorney-At-Law • Just Wing It Backstreet Bar and Grill
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• K & K Stitch & Screen • Keep Ashe Beautiful • Keep Ashe Warm • Kilwins • Kingdon Marketing LLC • Kittrell and Armstrong, LLC-Debbie W. Barber, CCIM • Kona Ice of Hickory • Krause Family Arborist
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• Lansing Café & General Store • Lantern Farm • Laurel Rumph Photography • Laurel’s Flower Farm • Lavender Rain Wellness Studio • Lemieux Woodworks • Liberty Grove Baptist Church • LifeStore Bank - Jefferson Branch • LifeStore Bank - Mt. Jefferson Rd. Branch • LifeStore Bank - West Jefferson • LifeStore Insurance Services, Inc. • Lilylee’s Florist - CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 -
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• Little Saps • Little’s Health & Fitness Center, Inc. • Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts • Louise’s Sweet T Cafe • LR Digital Conversions • Luna Azul Designs
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• M-Prints Screen Printing & Embroidery • Madi’s Clothing & Accessories, LLC • Margate Health & Rehabilitation • Mary Kay Cosmetics - Rita Schaefer • McB’s Mercantile & Ice Cream • McDonald’s of West Jefferson • McFarland & Company, Inc. • Meadowsweet Gardens • Miller Architecture • Miller Insurance Agency/Highstreet Insurance • Millers Camping • Mistletoe Meadows • Misty Glen, LLC • Modern Ford of Boone • Molley Chomper, LLC • Monte D Rey • Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church • Mountain Advantage • Mountain Aire Seafood • Mountain Family Care Center • Mountain Field Excavating and Hauling, LLC • Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Awareness • Mountain Heritage Systems • Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship • Mountain Outfitters • Mountain Top Woodworking • Mountain Town Dental • Mountain Vista Window Washing • Mountainscape Realty • Mountainstead Developers, LLC • Movement Mortgage • Museum of Ashe County History • Musit Studio, LLC • Mystery Hill
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• Nature’s Light Candles, LLC • NC Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center • NC Guardian ad Litem Program District 34 • NC Works - High Country • New River Brewing Company • New River Calvary Church, Inc. • New River Conservancy • New River Electric Cooperative
• New River Family Wellness • New River Organic Growers • New River Conservancy • New River Chapter, Military Officers Association • New River Escape Barn and Guest House • New River Family Wellness • New River Marathon/Blue Ridge Relay • New River Outfitters • New River Realty & Rentals • New River Ridge • Northwest North Carolina Visitors Center • Northwest Tree Service • Northwestern Emergency Vehicles • Not Just Old, LLC • Nuthouse Cottage • Northwest North Carolina Regional Housing Authority
O • Oak and Ash Creations • Oak Hill Farm • Oak Hill Ironworks • OASIS, Inc. • Old Barn Winery • Old Orchard Creek Farm • On the Way Coffee • One Health Chiropractic • One More? Riding Stable • Optimum • Originals Only Gallery
P • PADCO Excavating, Inc. • Park Vista Motor Lodge • Parker Tie Co. Inc. • Parker’s Electrical Service • Parkway Theater • Parsons Farm, LLC • Partnership of Ashe • Peaceful Mountain Farm • Peak Insurance/Highstreet Insurance • Pencare Total Office • Perfect Plant • Perry’s Gold Mine • Phipps General Store • Phoenix Mountain Campground • Pottery by Suz • Priscilla L. Norris, CPA
Q • Quality Assurance Locksmith • Quiet Givers
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• RT Morgan’s Art & Glass By Camille • Raccoon Holler Campground & RV Park, LLC • Randy Marion Chevrolet GMC of WJ • Randy Marion Ford of West Jefferson • Raysweather.com • RE/MAX Realty Group • Red Dog Bar/Bistro Piney Creek • Red Dog Bar/Bistro West Jefferson • Reeves DiVenere Wright • Regency on the Lake • Regency Properties • Regenerative Solutions, LLC • Ridge Runner Trading • Ridgetop Yoga Retreat • River Girl Fishing, Co. • River House Country Inn & Restaurant • Riverfront Group, LLC • Riverside Canoe & Tube Rentals, LLC • Riverview Community Center • Rocket BBQ Food Truck & Catering, LLC • Roten Insurance Agency
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• Saloon Studios • Salvation Army Family Store of Ashe County • Santos Lawn Care • Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts • Schuster Physical Therapy • Scott Brothers Heating & Air Inc. • Screen Specialty Shop Inc. • Secluded Hideaway • Senior Benefits Center - Aleix Arrington • SERVPRO of Watauga & Ashe Counties • Seven Peaks Family Medicine • Sexton Christmas Tree Farms, Inc. • Sharp Business Systems • Shatley Construction & Paving Co. Inc. • Shatley Farms • Sheets Brothers, Inc. • SkyLine Membership Corp./SkyBest Communications • Skyline National Bank • SkyLine/SkyBest Call Center and Drive-Thru • Sleep & Headache Solutions • Smoky Mountain Barbecue • Southeastern Pension Company • Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary (Equine Rescue) • Spangler Restoration • Spirit Canoe Lodge - CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 -
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Dream Homes MADE TO ORDER Owner Greg Testerman has been building in the Blue Ridge Mountains for Over 30 Years!
VOTED BEST HOME BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR FOR 11 YEARS IN A ROW
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New River Custom Builder
637 Low Notch Road, Grassy Creek, NC
336-977-2035 NewRiverCustomBuilders.com
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• Sprinkle’s Salt of the Earth • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church • State Employees’ Credit Union • State Farm Insurance Company • Statewide Insurance Solutions • Stay Blue Ridge • Stepping Stone of Boone Mobile Unit - Ashe • Steve Leath & Sons, LLC • Stomp and Brew Events • Storm Enterprises • Strategic Estate Planning of the High Country, LLC • Streetdreamz Tire and Auto, LLC • Style Depot, Inc. • Style Depot, Inc. The Clothier • Summit Property Management & Landscaping • Sweet and Savory
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• The Baker’s Addict, LLC • The Barn on New River • The Dough Shed Pizzeria • The Festive Elk • The Grape + Grain • The Honey Hole
ASHE COUNTY my hometown • The J.W. Hampton Company • The Jefferstone by Sheets & Co. • The Jewel Shoppe • The Marketplace at Curiosity • The NEST Alliance • The Old Store at Grassy Creek • The Ole Burley Market • The Rotary Club of Ashe County • The Salvaged Daizy • The Spice and Tea Exchange of West Jefferson • The Squirrel and Nut LLC • The Walker Center • Thinking, Learning, Coaching TLC, LLL • Thistle Meadow Winery • Thunder Moon Farms • Timber Structures Inc. • Timothy Rector DDS, PA • Todd Community Preservation Organization • Torrey Tucker Electric • Town Of Jefferson • Town of Lansing • Trinity Transport NC, LLC • Turchin Center for the Visual Arts • Turtle Island Preserve
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U • UNC Health Appalachian • United Chemi-Con, Inc.
W • W J Locksmith LLC • Weaver Equipment, Inc. • Weaver Tree Farms, Inc. • West End Wreaths • West Jefferson Community Partnership • West Jefferson Lions Club • West Jefferson United Methodist Church • Western Youth Network • Westhaven Aesthetics & Wellness • Wild Haven Sanctuary • Winner’s Circle Restaurant and Steak House • WJ Office • WKSK Radio • Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge • Worley’s Electric, Inc.
Z • Zaloo’s Canoes Inc.
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Thursday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Appointments available
Layaways available. Also offering jewelry repair
The Jefferstone by Sheets & Co.
PH: 336.846,8626 | Mobile: 336.314.8993 | thejefferstone@yahoo.com 05 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694
Life is too short to wear ordinary jewelry.
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Important numbers & websites
WEST JEFFERSON TOWN HALL (336) 246-3551 www.townofwjnc.com
WEST JEFFERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT (336) 246-9410 www.townofwjnc.com
ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (336) 846-5633 www.ashecountysheriff.com
ASHE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (336) 846-5600 www.ashecountysheriff.com
ASHE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER (336) 846-5611 www.ashecountysheriff.com
ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (336) 846-7101 www.ashememorial.org
ASHE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (336) 246-9449 www.apphealth.com
MOUNTAIN FAMILY CARE CENTER (336) 846-6322 www.ashememorial.org
ASHE COUNTY SCHOOLS (336) 246-7175 www.asheschools.org
ASHE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (336) 846-2400 www.asheschools.org/achs
ASHE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (336) 384-3591 www.asheschools.org/acms
BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (336) 384-4500 www.asheschools.org/bres
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (336) 982-4200 www.asheschools.org/mves
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (336) 877-2921 www.asheschools.org/wwes
ASHE COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER (336) 846-3221 www.asheschools.org/elc
ASHE EARLY COLLEGE (336) 846-1881 https://www.asheschools.org/ earlycollege
WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASHE CAMPUS (336) 846-3900 www.wilkescc.edu/about-us/locations/ ashe-campus/
ASHE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (336) 982-6185 www.asheparks.com
ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (336) 846-2041 www.arlibrary.org/ashe
ASHE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL (336) 982-4060 www.asheanimals.com
ASHE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (336) 982-4297 www.ashehumanesociety.org
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ASHE (336) 246-3441 www.animalhospitalofashe.com
ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (336) 846-2787 www.ashecountyarts.org
ASHE POST & TIMES (336) 246-6397 www.ashepostandtimes.com
ASHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (888) 343-2743 www.ashechamber.com
BLUE RIDGE ENERGY (336) 846-7138 www.blueridgeemc.com
SKYLINE/SKYBEST (336) 877-1350 www.skyline.org
OPTIMUM. (888) 467-8468 https://www.optimum.com/stores/nc/ jefferson/360-south-main-st.html
ASHE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS (336) 846-5570 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ board-of-elections
ASHE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (336) 846-5521 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ emergency-management
ASHE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (336) 846-5528 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ planning
ASHE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
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ASHE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION (336) 846-5577 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ tax-administration
E911 ADDRESS COORDINATOR (336) 846-5520 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ e911-addressing
ASHE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (336) 846-2000 www.actatravels.com
ASHE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES (336) 846-5575 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ veterans-services
ASHE COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTIONS (336) 846-5511 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ building-inspections
N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (336) 846-5850 ashe.ces.ncsu.edu
JEFFERSON TOWN HALL (336) 846-9368 townofjefferson.org
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT (336) 846-5529 townofjefferson.org
(336) 846-5580 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ register-of-deeds
LANSING TOWN HALL
ASHE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TODD COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ORGANIZATION
(336) 846-5719 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ social-services
ASHE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (336) 846-3721 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ environmental-services
ASHE COUNTY LANDFILL (336) 982-2527 www.ashecountygov.com/departments/ environmental-services
(336) 384-3938 lansingnc.us
(828) 263-6173 toddnc.org
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The communities that form
Ashe County BY NATHAN HAM
Tennessee and Virginia.
Ashe County has become a mix of generational families, new residents and visitors that are all eager to explore everything that each corner of the county has to offer.
Below you will find some info about the towns and communities in Ashe County.
Ashe County was named after Samuel Ashe, a Revolutionary War patriot who went on to serve as the ninth governor of North Carolina from 1795 through 1798. The county covers 427 square miles. Ashe County features the three incorporated towns of Jefferson, West Jefferson and Lansing, and several other towns and communities that all add something special to the only county in North Carolina that shares a border with
JEFFERSON Jefferson, the county seat of Ashe County, is home to roughly 1,600 residents within the town limits. The town was first founded in 1799 and was named after then Vice President Thomas Jefferson. The town was originally called “Jeffersonton” for a short period of time and originally encompassed approximately 50 acres of land. Now, Jefferson is home to the Ashe
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Lansing’s Creeper Trail Park.
County Courthouse, Ashe County Park, the Ashe County Law Enforcement Center as well as numerous restaurants, shops and stores. The town also has the restored 1904 Courthouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The old courthouse is currently home to the Museum of Ashe County History, right next door to the Jefferson Police Department.
WEST JEFFERSON The bustling downtown area of West Jefferson is one of the most popular destinations in Ashe County. West Jefferson currently has around 1,300 residents that live within the town limits and has a wide variety of shops, art galleries, local restaurants and much more that bring tourists to the area. The Ashe County Arts Council calls West Jefferson home, as does the Ashe County Cheese Plant, West Jefferson Park and the local office of the New River Conservancy. West Jefferson was first incorporated in 1909 and originally saw much of its growth and popularity increase due to the Virginia Creeper Railroad that passed through downtown. West Jefferson has numerous events in the downtown area that take place
The Museum of Ashe County History can be found in Jefferson. The museum hosts numerous events and exhibits throughout the year.
throughout the year. In addition to concerts throughout the spring and summer months, the Christmas in July festival and the Ole Time Antiques Fair in September are two of the largest annual events that take place in Ashe County.
LANSING Lansing was the third and final town in Ashe County to officially be incorporated. The town of about 130 residents was first incorporated in 1928 and was another major stop along the Virginia Creeper railroad along with West Jefferson, Todd and the community of White Oak. The town has major historical significance to the area as there are currently five places in the town that are included in the National Register of Historic Places: The Old Lansing School, Perry-Shepherd Farm, Miller Homestead, Clark-Miller Mill and the Lansing Historical District. The population of Lansing within its town limits has dropped throughout the years after the railroad industry ceased in the county. The 1960 census showed 278 people lived in the town while the most recent census in 2020 showed just 126 town residents.
Each Fourth of July, the Todd community hosts a parade.
GLENDALE SPRINGS Located just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Glendale Springs is most wellknown for the fresco painting at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and the Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant, where President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore
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once dined after a visit to Ashe County in 1998. The Glendale Springs Inn was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In addition to its easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Glendale Springs is near the New River and offers some beautiful opportunities for enjoying nature.
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FLEETWOOD
CRESTON
TODD
Fleetwood is located between West Jefferson and Deep Gap and is another of the many small communities in Ashe County that offer easy access to the New River. Whether you want to kayak, canoe or float down the river, areas between Fleetwood and Todd off of Railroad Grade Road are popular places to get into the water.
Creston township can be found in the northwest corner of Ashe County. It is home to Worth’s Chapel, a church that was constructed in the early 1900s and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. A drive through Creston brings you close to the Tennessee state line in one direction. Creston is also home to the Riverview Community Center which holds numerous community events throughout the year and is home to a local fish fry every other week.
Todd is a small town shared by Watauga and Ashe counties, nestled in a bend of the South Fork of the New River. In its early years, Todd was an incorporated town until 1970 when the charter was revoked by the North Carolina General Assembly. Todd is an area with a rich history, one dating back to nearly 6,000 years ago. According to the Todd Community Preservation Organization, that is when the earliest human activity in the area occurred. For more recent history, look to the Todd General Store. Before a devastating fire destroyed the store in 2021, Todd General Store was the oldest functional business in Ashe County. The store sold local provisions and merchandise, and is currently on the path to rebuilding. As for recreation, the New River — one of only a few rivers in the U.S. to flow North — is the main attraction in Todd, especially in the summer. Go fly fishing, kayaking or tubing with
GRASSY CREEK The community of Grassy Creek lies right on the state line between North Carolina and Virginia. Grassy Creek is home to The Old Store and features the Grassy Creek Historic District that is part of the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district was added to the registry in 1976. As you will notice driving through the area, much of the land in Grassy Creek is used for growing Christmas trees.
LAUREL SPRINGS The town of Laurel Springs is right on the border of Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. The town offers quick and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and is home to several family-owned businesses and the Thistle Meadow Winery that is open in the spring, summer and fall months. Thistle Meadow Winery offers tours and tasting events and an online store to order products if you live outside of the area.
one of the several river outfitters in the Todd area, such as RiverGirl or Wahoo’s. Anyone wanting to explore on their own should check out Green Valley Community Park. The park features playground equipment, playing fields, a paved walking track, a picnic shelter, restrooms, a canoe ramp, hiking trails and access to the New River. Being one of the smaller towns in the High Country, Todd is a close-knit community. To connect with nature (and friendly locals), be sure to check it out.
WARRENSVILLE Warrensville is another of the many unincorporated towns within Ashe County. The town was originally known as Buffalo Creek and has roughly 1,400 residents. The town is home to two county schools, Blue Ridge Elementary and Ashe County Middle School, and a pair of popular small businesses including Warrensville Drug Store and Jim’s Corner Furniture.
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Enjoying the great
outdoors in Ashe County BY NATHAN HAM Ashe County has a lot to offer for any outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, or just enjoying a simple picnic lunch or dinner at one of the local parks can make for a great day outdoors.
PADDY MOUNTAIN PARK Paddy Mountain Park, the trailhead for the Northern Peaks State Trail, officially opened in 2025, giving residents and
visitors another area to enjoy wildlife outdoor life of Ashe County. The park includes a stacked loop hiking trail system of 3.6 miles. The loops are arranged in a figure-eight formation, which allows hikers to travel in either direction.
FAMILY CENTRAL Ashe County Parks and Recreation, located at 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 16 in Jefferson, offers youth and adult sports leagues to sign up for,
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The annual Blue Ridge Brutal cycling race is held each August in Ashe County.
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The county is planning to open a North Fork New River access point on Deep Ford Road, similar to the N.C. 163 kayaker and canoe location.
including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and flag football. They have a gym full of workout equipment onsite to enjoy a nice workout, and plenty of green space to walk around and enjoy nature.
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The New River is just one of many outdoor recreation areas available in Ashe County.
WEST JEFFERSON PARK
TODD ISLAND PARK Located near the border of Ashe and Watauga counties is Todd Island Park. The 10-acre island park is located in the middle of the South Fork of the New
Looking ahead, the county has planned construction of a splash pad, a smart playground, and a covered picnic area at Family Central with the goal of having these projects completed by 2028.
West Jefferson Park, also known as the Bowie-Seagraves Municipal Park, is located just up the hill from all of the shops and restaurants that reside downtown. The park offers picnic shelters for parties and events, as well as playground equipment and basketball courts. There is a walking trail where you can take a stroll by yourself or bring along your dog for a nice walk through the park.
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Ashe Park, located in Jefferson, is the largest park in the county and is home of one of the most popular disc golf courses in the region. The park is also the home to the annual Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention held each summer. The park features slides, swings and more for children to enjoy. There is also a pond and an annual Trout Derby that happens at the opening of trout season each spring. Picnic shelters are available and can be reserved if needed for large crowds.
The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world and flows north from its headwaters in Watauga County, through Ashe County and Alleghany County, then into Virginia and West Virginia before emptying into the Kanawha River as part of the Ohio River watershed. The river provides a great opportunity for residents and visitors in Ashe County to get in their canoes and kayaks, or simply float down the river. The New River State Park has four access areas including U.S. Highway 221 access, Wagoner Access, Kings Creek Access and Elk Shoals Access. In addition, you can access the river along NC Highway 163 and soon there will be a North Fork New River access point on Deep Ford Road near Lansing, similar to the one on N.C. 163.
Last year, a new 150-acre expansion of the park was completed. The expansion includes a 40-by-40-foot picnic shelter, a new adventure playground, a bike skills course, and a multi-use trail system.
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River. The park is located around three miles downstream of the town of Todd, and is managed and owned by the Todd Community Preservation Organization. The area is a great fishing spot and an overall enjoyable location to be in the New River.
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Boaters get ready to put their canoes and kayaks in the New River as part of the annual New River Canoe Race.
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Ashe County Schools celebrate classroom and community success
BY NATHAN HAM Ashe County Schools continue to have a lot to be proud of within the community. Elementary, middle and high school students, athletes, teachers, staff and administrators have all done their part to help Ashe County Schools have a positive impact on many people. In the first full year of classroom time following the heartbreak and devastation from Hurricane Helene, the 2025-26 school year was a welcome return to a sense of normalcy for Ashe County families.
ACHS TEACHER MEGAN COLVARD NAME NCCAT TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST In August, Megan Colvard, a health science
teacher at Ashe County High School, was named as one of the 24 finalists for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award. Since joining Ashe County High School in 2020, Colvard has taught Health Science and Biomedical Technology and co-sponsored the school’s HOSA chapter (Health Occupations Students of America). Prior to becoming an educator, she served as an emergency room nurse at Ashe Memorial Hospital. “Being named a finalist for NCCAT’s CTE Teacher of the Year is incredibly meaningful— but also a little humbling,” said Colvard. “I know the level of talent and heart that exists within Ashe County CTE, as well as among statewide CTE educators. This honor reflects their influence just as much as my own
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Left to right: Marc Payne, First Lieutenant Kaessey E. Thompson, Laura Foster and Lisa Turnmyre, who accepted the award in honor of her late husband Scott Turnmyre.
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Dr. Eisa Cox, ACS Superintendent, recognized all of this year’s Academic Innovation Mini (AIM) Grant winners at the September Board of Education meeting. Left to right, she is pictured with ACHS Media Coordinator, Tonya Denny, and ACS Social Workers Autumn Chamberlain and Brittany Perry.
efforts, and I’m genuinely excited for the opportunity to represent the amazing work we do together.”
ASHE COUNTY EDUCATORS AWARDED $25,000 FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING PROJECTS Seven Ashe County teachers were awarded 2025-26 Academic Innovation Mini (AIM) Grants through the Appalachian State GEAR UP Partnership. This year, more than $50,000 in minigrants were awarded to educators across the region. Among the recipients were several outstanding teams from Ashe County Schools: • Tonya Denny and Kathy Evans (Ashe County High School) received $10,000 for their District Impact Grant, “Connecting Languages, Families, and Futures Lending Library” • Brittany Perry and Autumn Chamberlain (ACS Social Workers) received $10,000 for their District Impact Grant, “Leaders in Bloom: Cultivating Change by Nourishing the Roots” • Nikki Eason, Travis Eason, and Daisy Finley (Ashe County High School) received $5,000 for their Whole School Impact Grant, “The Outdoor Exchange Classroom”
“On behalf of our entire team, I am thrilled to extend heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional educators and student support staff from Ashe County Schools. This recognition reflects the outstanding dedication, creativity and student- centered vision that these teachers bring to the classroom every day. Their proposals stood out for their innovation, alignment with student needs, and commitment to opportunities for all. You should be proud, as this is a reflection of the high-quality instruction happening across your district,” said Rachel Nave-Lewis, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instructional Design for GEAR UP Appalachian.
tefan Kunz (center) is pictured with Lindsey Williams, Ashe Early College Principal, and Earl Pennington, Ashe County Schools Director of Accountability, CTE, and GEAR UP, following his selection as Ashe County Schools’ NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year.
Conflict was the distinguished guest speaker for the event. After leaving the Army, Cerillo worked for many years as an electrical engineer before retiring and settling here in Ashe County with his family. Cerillo is the father of Andy Cerillo, a math
teacher at Ashe County Middle School. The program also featured performances from the choruses from Blue Ridge Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, and Westwood Elementary, the Ashe County - CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 -
ASHE COUNTY SCHOOLS SALUTE VETERANS On Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, Ashe County Schools held a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration to honor the brave men and women who served this country. The day began with a drive-thru parade at Westwood Elementary and continued with refreshments and a special program at Ashe County High School, where students and staff came together to say thank you. Andrew (“Andy”) Cerillo, U.S. Army Veteran and 1968 Bronze Star recipient for distinguished service during the Vietnam
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Ashe County High School Principal Dustin Farmer (center) accepted the North Carolina Northwest Region Principal of the Year award from Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson (right), who was named the 2025 North Carolina Principal of the Year. Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Eisa Cox (left) was also on hand to celebrate Farmer’s special award.
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Middle School chorus and band, along with the ACMS Lighthouse Team, shared their moving original poem, “The Flag’s Deepest Fold.” The Ashe County High School JROTC Color Guard proudly presented the colors and the Husky High School Band performed the National Anthem.
ACHS INDUCTS FOUR INTO HALL OF FAME The Ashe County High School Hall of Fame inducted the first four members this year. The class included former varsity basketball head coaches Laura Foster and Marc Payne, United States Army First Lieutenant Kaessey E. Thompson and former ACHS Band Director Scott Turnmyre (Posthumous). The four members were recognized at a home football game as well as during a banquet held at Mountain Aire Seafood and Steaks. The purpose of the Ashe County High School Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor,
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and create a lasting memorial for those individuals who have excelled or made significant contributions in the areas of Arts, Academics, and Athletics at Ashe County High School. This includes distinguished alumni, staff members, and volunteers. Laura Foster - Coach Foster taught Health and Physical Education and served as Assistant Athletic Director, coaching JV and Varsity Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, and Varsity Basketball from 1999-2017. She qualified for the State Tournament 15 out of 17 seasons. Her teams won four MVAC Women’s Basketball Conference Championships, she was named MVAC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year five times, and Husky Coach of the Year three times during her tenure.
The Lady Husky tennis team received their NCHSAA Commissioner’s Trophy for their volunteer efforts to organize a canned food drive in Ashe County.
Coach Foster served as head coach of the West Girls basketball team in the 2012 East-West All-Star game and was named the North Carolina Coaches Association PGC Basketball Transformational Coach of the Year in 2017.
Marc Payne - Coach Payne served as Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Men’s Basketball Coach from 2002 to 2019. Coach Payne was MVAC Men’s Basketball
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Coach of the Year and Husky Coach of the Year three times during his tenure. The most successful basketball team in ACHS history was under his leadership, winning the sectional finals and finishing in the top 8 of
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the NCHSAA State Championships. Over his career, Coach Payne has earned countless awards and recognitions, including 17 Coach of the Year Awards, serving as president of the NC Basketball Coaches Association and NCADA, NCAAE and NCADA Athletic Director of the Year Awards, and many more. Coach Payne was honored as one of NCHSAA’s “100 to Remember: Administrators,” highlighting one hundred of the top administrators in NCHSAA history. His dedication to athletics and education has left an indelible mark on our school and community. First Lieutenant Kaessey E. Thompson - Lieutenant Thompson is the lone alumna in the inaugural class and one of the most distinguished cadets in the history of the Ashe County High School JROTC program. She attended ACHS from 2015 to 2019. During her four years at ACHS, she served as JROTC Battalion Commander and Marksmanship Commander, was a member of the JROTC Raider Team, Beta Club, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, and played JV Soccer. Lieutenant Thompson was an A-Honor Roll student, Junior Marshal, NC Academic Scholar, and AP Academic Scholar. She received an ROTC 3-year scholarship and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a double major in Political Science and Peace, War & Defense, with a minor in Military Science and Leadership. She graduated with distinction with a 3.61 GPA and was named a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of cadets in the nation. Currently, Lieutenant Thompson serves as a Tank Platoon Leader at Fort Hood, Texas. Her professional achievements include earning the Commandant’s List, the Army Achievement Medal (twice), Silver Spurs from the Cavalry Spur Ride, and the Norwegian Foot March Badge. Scott Turnmyre - Mr. Turnmyre served as the first band director at Ashe County High School from 1999 to 2009. He was charged with the mission of bringing three band programs together to compete as one, and he succeeded brilliantly. During his tenure, his bands participated
ASHE COUNTY my hometown regularly in parades and competitions throughout the region, consistently receiving Superior ratings. His bands consistently received the William E. Pons Band of the Day Award during the Patrick County High School Music Festival. Multiple times, the band performed at Walt Disney World. Some of Mr. Turnmyre’s greatest accomplishments included leading his bands to prestigious college football bowl games. In the final year of his career at ACHS, the Ashe County Vanguard Marching Band attended the All-State BCS College Football National Championship game and competed in the Field Show. Under his leadership, the Ashe County High School Vanguard Marching Band finished 1st place in the 2A division and won Outstanding Drum Major, Auxiliary, Percussion, General Effect, Music, and Marching.
ASHE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AP SCORES EXCEED STATE, NATIONAL PERFORMANCE Ashe County Schools announced that Ashe County High School students outperformed both the state and the nation on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) examinations taken in May of 2025. This year, 75.6% of all AP exams taken at Ashe County High School earned a score of 3, 4, or 5, surpassing the North Carolina average of 72.1% and the national average of 70.1%. AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 demonstrate a student’s mastery of college-level content and qualify a student for college credit or advanced standing at many colleges and universities. For Ashe County High School students, this means greater access to college credit while still in high school, meaningful tuition savings, and increased readiness for postsecondary success. “We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing the challenge of AP courses and demonstrating such impressive results. These scores reflect years of hard work, dedicated teachers, and a school culture that believes every student can succeed in advanced coursework. Our students continue to prove that when expectations are high and support is strong, they rise to the occasion,” said Ashe County High School Principal Dustin Farmer.
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Westwood students at the drive-thru Veterans Day parade.
“These results demonstrate what happens when students are encouraged to take on rigorous challenges and are supported every step of the way by outstanding teachers. Our five-year growth reflects our belief that all students can succeed at high levels when given opportunity, access, and excellent instructional leadership,” said ACS Superintendent Dr. Eisa Cox.
ACHS PRINCIPAL NAMED NORTHWEST REGION PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Ashe County High School Principal Dustin Farmer has been named the Wells Fargo 2026 North Carolina Northwest Region Principal of the Year. Farmer was honored on Dec. 11 with a presentation from 2025 North Carolina Principal of the Year Jason Johnson, who is the principal at Orange High School. “As a product of Ashe County Schools, it has been a pleasure to give back through my time at Westwood Elementary, Ashe County Middle School, and now Ashe County High,” Farmer said. “A leader is only as good as his staff, and I am blessed to work with an amazing team. I thank them, as well as my incredible family, for their support, guidance, and encouragement.”
LONGTIME EDUCATOR POLLY JONES AWARDED THE ORDER OF THE
LONG LEAF PINE Governor Josh Stein inducted 12 North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the state on March 10. The award recognizes exemplary service to the state of North Carolina. “These North Carolinians have selflessly spent their careers serving others and strengthening our communities,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor them today for their dedication, service, and talent.” One of the 12 honorees was retired teacher and current Ashe County Board of Education member Polly Jones. Last year, Jones was also recognized with the National Women in American History Award, presented by the Rendezvous Mountain Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
STEFAN KUNZ RECOGNIZED AS DISTRICT’S NCCAT CTE TEACHER OF THE YEAR Ashe County Schools announced that Stefan Kunz, Career and Technical Education (CTE), History, and English teacher at Ashe Early College, has been selected as the district’s NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year for the 2026–2027 school year by the North Carolina Center for the - CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 -
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Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT). Kunz joined Ashe County Schools in 2016 after two years at East Wilkes High School. He began his time in the district teaching social studies at Ashe County High School before transitioning to Ashe Early College in 2021. Since then, he has expanded his impact by teaching English and CTE courses, including Adobe-based digital media, helping students build both academic and real-world skills. Last year, Kunz was named GEAR UP’s Ashe County Innovator of the Year and went on to be considered for the 2025 regional award through Appalachian State GEAR UP—recognition that highlights the creativity and commitment he brings to his classroom. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition. I am grateful every day to work with such amazing students and supportive colleagues here in Ashe County. Moving into a Digital Media CTE role has been an exciting and rewarding transition. One of the best parts of this work is seeing
ASHE COUNTY my hometown students bring their ideas to life using these powerful tools and having the opportunity to help guide them through that creative journey,” Kunz said.
TWO ASHE COUNTY PRINCIPALS COMPLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Ashe County Middle School Principal Sherrie Hines and Blue Ridge Elementary School Principal Mitchell Reedy recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals from all regions of the state. The program is designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association (NCPAPA) and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.) The Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP) uses a non-traditional professional development model that is aligned to the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board
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ASHE WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM RECEIVES NCHSAA COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY The Ashe County women’s tennis team was honored as one of eight athletic programs across the state to receive the 2025-26 Commissioner’s Trophy from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. The team was recognized at a celebration in Greensboro on June 10.
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The Commissioner’s Trophy is awarded to schools that have athletic programs spending time volunteering and working within their community to help better the lives of the people around them. In addition to Ashe County High School, the other schools that will receive $1,000 from the NCHSAA were Athens Drive (Raleigh), Eastern Guilford, Felton Grove (Apex), Franklin, Mount Tabor (WinstonSalem), North Henderson, and West Brunswick. The Ashe County women’s tennis team planned and implemented a canned food drive for a county food pantry to help address community food insecurities. “These efforts embody the ‘why’ we do what we do in education-based athletics,” NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker said. “Student-athletes working as teams invested in greater community building endeavors demonstrates how classroom teaching and learning yields life lessons and practices that students will carry with them well beyond playing days.”
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Public Services in Ashe County BY NATHAN HAM There are numerous organizations and services made available to the people of Ashe County whether they need a helping hand with food insecurity, help starting a business or additional educational opportunities. The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, located at 1 N. Jefferson Ave., Suite C, can help visitors find shops, restaurants and other things to do while on their trip to Ashe County. The staff at the chamber can also help point people in the right direction if they are interested in purchasing real estate, opening a business or becoming a chamber member. Find out more info about the “Coolest Corner” of North Carolina by calling (336) 8469550 or visiting the chamber’s website at ashechamber.com/. The Ashe County Public Library has plenty to offer children and adults that want to enjoy a good book or some fun activities. During the summer, the library has taken part in the Caboose Kids events located on the Backstreet in downtown West Jefferson. They also host Friends of the Library meetings each month. Visit www.arlibrary.org/ashe to learn about other ongoing events throughout the year. Safety is of the utmost importance for both visitors and residents in Ashe County. The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office patrols the roads and assists on calls 24 hours a day to make sure that everyone is as safe as possible from one end of the county to the other. The West Jefferson Police Department and Jefferson Police Department also have 24-hour shifts each day to keep citizens safe. The Ashe County Courthouse at 150 Government Cir. in Jefferson is home to most of the county government functions that one might need in the county, including county’s DSS services, the county
board of elections, register of deeds, tax administration and tag office among others. Ashe County has over 800 combined miles of roads that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for maintaining. For questions or concerns about road issues in the county, call the Ashe County NCDOT maintenance yard at (336) 246-5287. Ashe County Cooperative Extension offers numerous courses and workshops throughout the year to aid farmers with everything from food crops to Christmas trees. A schedule of workshops and other events for the Ashe County office can be found online at ashe.ces.ncsu.edu/. Ashe County Environmental Services operates convenience centers around the county, plus a landfill for county residents and property renters to dispose of their trash. Convenience centers are located throughout the county serving the communities of Bina, Lansing, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Crumpler and Creston. The Ashe County Farmers Market is open on the Backstreet in West Jefferson every Saturday during spring and fall, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. with special holiday market dates announced annually. There is always a wide variety of locally grown and fresh foods available to purchase as well as crafts and other vendors that are at the market. The Ashe Food Pantry provides food to those that are in need in Ashe County. Volunteers work countless hours to be able to package and provide food products to many who are not sure where their next meal might be coming from. Ashe Outreach helps serve food to those in need, particularly in the northwest portion of Ashe County. The nonprofit distributed over 120,000 pounds of food to needy residents. For more information on
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The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Ashe Bash and the Blue Ridge Brutal each year, helping raise funds for scholarships for county students.
the programs offered by Ashe Outreach, or for more information on becoming a volunteer, visit www.asheoutreach.com/. Ashe County Schools are headquartered at 320 South St. in Jefferson, and can be contacted by phone at (336) 246-7175 for questions and information regarding the local school system. For those interested in adding a new pet to the family, Ashe County Animal Control is the first place to start locally. They can be reached at (336) 982-4060. Ashe Medics and the Ashe County Rescue Squad are here to help for any medical emergencies that might arise. For more information on Ashe Medics, visit www.ashemedics.org/. For more information on the Ashe County Rescue Squad, visit https://www.asherescue.org/. Ashe County is covered by 12 different fire departments to help with accidents, fires and other emergencies. Those fire departments are Creston Volunteer Fire Department, Deep Gap Volunteer Fire
& Rescue, Fleetwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Lansing Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department, New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Pond Mountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Todd Volunteer Fire Department, Warrensville Volunteer Fire & Rescue and West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone interested in the area’s extensive history can visit the Museum of Ashe County History located at 301 E Main St. in Jefferson. The old courthouse, which was constructed in 1904, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. To keep up with the latest news in Ashe County, the Ashe Post & Times is a great source. The newspaper is published weekly on Wednesdays and is updated online each day. Drop a news tip to the staff, subscribe or just visit with the news and sales staff at 7 E Main St. in downtown West Jefferson, or call (336) 846-2041 for more information.
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The state of healthcare in Ashe County BY NATHAN HAM Healthcare is a critical part of every community, and Ashe County is certainly no different. Residents want to know that the area they live in has doctors and nurses that are here to help care for them in their time of need. New doctors, exceptional nurses and new technology highlight the latest additions to healthcare in Ashe County.
ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LABOR AND DELIVERY NURSE TERESA JONES NAMED 2025 GREAT 100 NURSE Ashe Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that labor and delivery nurse Teresa Jones has been named a 2025 Great 100 Nurse. The Great 100 recognizes and honors registered nurses in North Carolina for their commitment to excellence and promoting a positive image of the nursing profession. Jones, who also was nominated for the award in 2023, is the only nurse from our region to have been selected for this year’s honor. “The Great 100 is an esteemed award that recognizes and celebrates nurses who have positively impacted the lives of patients, families and communities,” said Brian Yates, chief executive officer for Ashe Memorial Hospital. “We are grateful for all that Teresa Jones does for Ashe Memorial Hospital and our patients. We are so proud of her for receiving this well-deserved honor.” Nurses are nominated by the hospital and chosen for the Great 100 based on several criteria, including their integrity, commitment to their patients and colleagues, contributions to the nursing profession and mentorship of others. This special recognition is only given to 100 nurses throughout the state each year.
“It’s an absolute joy to celebrate Teresa Jones and her well-deserved recognition as a Great 100 Nurse,” said Tiffany Weaver, director of inpatient services for Ashe Memorial Hospital. “Teresa’s journey— from starting as a CNA at Ashe Memorial to becoming one of only two nurses to advance the clinical ladder last year—is a testament to her unwavering dedication and passion for patient care. As a labor and delivery nurse, med/surg nurse, house supervisor, childbirth educator, and bereavement program liaison, Teresa wears many hats, and she does so with grace, compassion, and excellence.” A true role model and patient advocate, Jones is a valued member of the nursing department and sets the example of what others aspire to. She is the first one to step in and help during emergency situations, remaining calm and supportive while supporting patients, family and coworkers. “I was very surprised when I learned I was named one of the Great 100,” Jones said. “I feel like the things I do in my job are really nothing special. I do what I feel is right by all my patients and treat them how everyone should be treated with understanding, kindness, patience and non-judgement. In this career, you can either be there for someone through some of the greatest moments in their lives and help them through the worst times in their lives or you can make them much worse. I feel it is never a good idea to make an already bad, painful or hurtful situation worse. You can either be a bright light to someone or you can be a black light.” Jones, who initially wanted to be a veterinarian, began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2001 after taking health occupation classes in high school and receiving loving support and guidance from her teacher Phyliss Ashley. She later decided to go back to nursing school, earning an associate degree in
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Aaron Glenn was named the new Chief Nursing Officer at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
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Amanda Gilligan, FNP-C, joined Mount Jefferson Family Medicine.
nursing from Wilkes Community College in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Appalachian State University in 2009. Jones holds Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications and was the first nurse to advance in Ashe Memorial Hospital’s newly created clinical ladder advancement program. “Her depth of knowledge and clinical skill are matched only by her servant’s heart,” Weaver said. “Teresa is the kind of nurse who shows up fully for her patients, her colleagues, and her community. Having worked alongside Teresa in labor and delivery and now serving as her supervisor, I can say without hesitation that she embodies everything the Great 100 Nurse recognition stands for. Her impact is felt in every corner of our hospital, and we are incredibly proud to call her one of our own.” In addition, Jones is a trusted preceptor for new hires and recent graduates, modeling not only best practices but also the empathy and integrity that define truly exceptional nursing. She also teaches Prepared Childbirth Education Classes for expectant mothers and is a car seat technician, birth certificate registrar, and is a member of nursing leadership as a prn house supervisor and an ad hoc member of the OB committee. “The part of my job that I love the most
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is helping others,” Jones said. “As a labor and delivery nurse I get to be a part of some of the most miraculous moments in lives. I also am able to help mothers who have suffered some of the greatest loss imaginable. Even in my other roles as a nurse, I strive to make some of the worst situations just a little bit better. Being hospitalized is very stressful for people on many different levels. As a nurse you have the decision to help ease this stress or to make it worse by how you care for and treat your patients. I choose to help ease this stress.”
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Ashe Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Jill Steinbrink as its new athletic trainer. In her new role, Steinbrink will work with Ashe County High School studentathletes to help prevent, assess, treat and rehabilitate injuries. Steinbrink will primarily be on-site for Ashe County High practices and home games; however, in addition to providing initial care on the field or court, Steinbrink will continue to work with Ashe County High’s student-athletes, scheduling follow-up appointments and seeing them through the entire rehabilitative process. “We are extremely excited to add Jill to our team,” said Dustin Absher, director of rehabilitation services for Ashe Memorial Hospital. “She brings a wealth of knowledge along with collegiate level experience at Appalachian State and is passionate about supporting our studentathletes on and off the field. With her arrival, Ashe County High School Athletics can expect consistent and comprehensive athletic training coverage, ensuring the health and safety of our athletes remains the top priority. Jill will be a tremendous asset to our sports medicine program to extend our services at AMH and the continuum of care.” A native of Illinois, Steinbrink played soccer for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. A former forward turned defender, Steinbrink helped anchor the Jaguars defense which allowed only six goals in nine games and registered six shutouts. Steinbrink was named to the Horizon League’s Academic Honor Roll and IUPUI’s Academic Advisor’s List. With an interest in health and fitness, Steinbrink, who didn’t want to be a personal trainer or enter the medical field, opted to pursue athletic training. Steinbrink earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and health psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2021. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in athletic training from Appalachian State University in 2023. “I grew up coming to the mountains and I love the outdoors,” Steinbrink said. “Athletic training is a good way to stay
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around the game.” Prior to joining the team at Ashe Memorial Hospital, Steinbrink served as the athletic trainer for Appalachian State University’s wrestling, cheerleading, women’s basketball and women’s tennis teams. “I’m looking forward to forming relationships with the athletes and watching them grow and change as they get older throughout the year,” Steinbrink said. “With college athletics there’s a lot of pressure and it takes away some of the enjoyment of it, but with high school it’s more about keeping the kids safe and letting them play.”
ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $69,000 The Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its 31st Annual Frank M. James Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Jefferson Landing Golf Club. It was a memorable day filled with golf and camaraderie as players, sponsors and volunteers returned to the course to celebrate our community’s resilience nearly a year after Hurricane Helene canceled last year’s tournament. This year’s tournament, which featured a Captain’s Choice format, raised $69,000 for the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation. Nearly 30 community sponsors joined together in supporting the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation, including Novant Health, which served as the tournament sponsor. Following the two flights, prizes were awarded for first and second place net, first and second place gross and closest to the pin on par 3s. Players also had the opportunity to swing for a chance to win $10,000 in the Hole-in-One Challenge. “We’re so grateful to everyone who supported the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 31st Annual Frank M. James Golf Tournament,” said Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation director Becky Pearson. “A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to our amazing players, sponsors and volunteers! Together, we raised funds that will help support the needs of AMH and ensure your local hometown hospital continues to provide patient-centered,
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Jill Steinbrink began her career at Ashe Memorial Hospital as its new athletic trainer.
high-quality healthcare.” This year’s funds were unrestricted, allowing the foundation to support the hospital wherever the need is greatest. Over the past 31 years, the tournament has raised more than $1 million and provided support for projects such as Mountain Hearts Wellness Center, 3D mammography, cyber security upgrades, and renovations throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and the Second Floor Nurses Station. The Frank M. James Golf Tournament serves as the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation’s primary fundraising event. “This golf tournament is a staple in the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation’s efforts to raise funds to furnish all the projects, upgrades to infrastructure, medical equipment and technology necessary to provide the care and services that make Ashe Memorial what it is today, simply the best little community hospital in the state,” Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation Board President John Johnston said.
AMH WELCOMES NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Ashe Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Aaron Glenn, RN, MSN, has been named its new Chief Nursing Officer. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Glenn brings more than 20 years of nursing and
leadership experience, including having spent 11 years serving as the Senior Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, a critical access hospital in Lexington, Virginia. “Aaron is a seasoned nursing executive with a deep commitment to patientcentered care, rural health, and developing strong nursing teams,” Ashe Memorial Hospital CEO Brian Yates said. “We are excited to welcome Aaron to our team and look forward to his leadership.” Glenn earned a Bachelor of Arts in social work and psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1995. He went on to earn an Associate of Science in nursing from Colorado Mountain College in 2002 and a Master of Science in nursing administration from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, in 2013. He began his career working with troubled youth before transitioning to Emergency Medical Services and then nursing. Glenn enjoyed working with the patients and while talking with fellow healthcare workers in the hospital near where he worked, he was particularly drawn to the nurses who appeared the happiest in their career path. They fully supported his desire to further his education. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 -
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“Nursing goes beyond just taking care of the patient,” Glenn said. “We can make an impact in someone’s outcome. We may not be able to change the diagnosis, but we can positively impact their experience. That’s my greatest take away.” In his new role, Glenn is focused on making sure the nursing team has the tools and support it needs to provide the best possible care for the community. “When you work in a small community, the people that you’re taking care of are the individuals that you cross paths with on a daily basis,” Glenn said. “We’re changing lives, and we want our nurses and care givers to be the best at their jobs that they can possibly be. It’s easy to recognize that the impact of the care inside the hospital on the community is enormous.” In his spare time, Glenn enjoys spending time with his wife, Heather, who also is a nurse, and four children, ages 15-19, and playing men’s lacrosse. He’s also looking forward to being able to return to the area where he spent countless time vacationing with his family.
ASHE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE WELCOMES NEW ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Dr. Hardayal Singh recently joined the team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. A native of India, Dr. Singh has more than 30 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery and wound management, specializing in the treatment of shoulders and knees. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Hardayal Singh to our team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine,” Ashe Memorial Hospital CEO Brian Yates said. “Dr. Singh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in orthopaedic surgery and wound management which will benefit our community.” Dr. Singh completed his Orthopaedic Surgical Residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. in 2003. He also completed a Joint Replacement Fellowship. Dr. Singh is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is also a board-
ASHE COUNTY my hometown certified Wound Care Specialist by the American Board of Wound Management. Prior to joining the team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Dr. Singh operated his own private orthopaedic surgery practice. He also worked as an orthopaedic consultant for Duke Raleigh Hospital, Rex Hospital and Wake Med North, all located in Raleigh. He also served as the Medical Director for Sunnybrook Rehab Center, the Duke Raleigh Wound Healing Center and Wellcare Home Health Agency. In his new role, Dr. Singh will work with patients in the clinic to determine their treatment plan and if surgery is necessary. “My work is my worship,” Dr. Singh said. “We will take them through their toughest journey in their health, surgery for example, with an attempt to make it as fun as I can, knowing it’s serious but with a positive attitude. There’s nothing more gratifying than helping a fellow human and getting a sincere ‘thank you’ from them. It’s a personal high when that happens.” Located on the campus of Ashe Memorial Hospital, Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care, offering a full range of orthopaedic and sport medicine treatment options.
SURGICAL DAY CARE NURSE NAMED DAISY AWARD WINNER Kacie Sebastian, a registered nurse (RN) in Surgical Day Care, was recently named Ashe Memorial Hospital’s next DAISY Award winner. Ashe Memorial Hospital takes great pride in providing patient-centered, high-quality care to the Ashe County Community. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the essential role that nurses play in enhancing the patient experience by consistently demonstrating excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. Nurses may be nominated by patients, family members or colleagues. “Kacie is a vibrant and compassionate nurse who takes pride in providing exceptional care to patients in the Surgical Day Care (SDC) department,” Surgical
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Ashe Memorial Hospital RN Kacie Sebastian, pictured here with her family, was chosen as the DAISY Award winner.
Services Director Michelle Carpenter said. “She is a pleasure to work with and consistently maintains a positive attitude, even during busy and demanding shifts. Kacie is well known for her warm, welcoming demeanor and her ability to uplift both patients and colleagues through her kindness and genuine smile.” Ashe Memorial Hospital started its DAISY Award program in 2021. Chief Nursing Office Aaron Glenn presented Sebastian with her award May 12 during a Nightingale Tea in celebration of Nurses Week. The DAISY award is a coveted award because patients and their family members drive the nominees and winners. The award is based on the patient’s experience, which is how nurses choose to treat their patients and the expectations they set for themselves in serving them. It’s about how nurses make them feel. “The DAISY award is such an honor,” Sebastian said. “I feel like we are always taking care of patients and don’t realize the impact we can make on the patient or their family’s life. I feel like the DAISY Award is a great big “thank you” from the patient for caring for them and making them feel cared for, heard and loved. It was very nice to be recognized for providing good patient care.” Sebastian knew early on that she wanted to go into healthcare. She took a Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) class when she was a junior in high school where she did her clinical training at the nursing home. She soon realized that she really enjoyed taking care of others and wanted to continue her education and become a nurse. She earned her Licensed Practicum Nurse (LPN) from Wytheville Community College in 2007 before entering the school’s RN bridge program and graduating in 2009. “I love outpatient surgery,” Sebastian said. “I enjoy getting patients ready for surgery, educating them on what to expect and reassuring them that we are going to take good care of them. I also enjoy seeing patients recover from their surgeries, educating them about what to expect and then seeing them get to go home!” As the winner of the DAISY Award, Sebastian received a certificate, a DAISY Award pin and a meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. She also signed a DAISY Award banner which is hanging in her department. The banner will rotate throughout the hospital with each new award winner. If you or a loved one has been positively impacted by the efforts and contributions of one of Ashe Memorial Hospital’s dedicated nurses, the hospital encourages you to share your story of how a nurse made a meaningful difference in your life.
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Nomination cards are available throughout the hospital or online at www.ashememorial.org. Nominations can be placed in the collection boxes in the hospital’s main lobby, emergency department lobby or the oncology department or mailed to the address on the card.
ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NOW OFFERING MOBILE PET/CT SCANS Ashe Memorial Hospital recently expanded its advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities with the addition of mobile Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/ Computed Tomography (CT) scans. A PET scan is an advanced imaging test that helps physicians evaluate how organs and tissues function at the cellular level while a CT provides cross-sectional images of the body. A PET/CT combines the two noninvasive procedures into one exam. A PET scan is commonly used in oncology, cardiology, and neurology to detect disease, evaluate treatment response, and guide clinical decision-making.
ASHE COUNTY my hometown “Having a PET/CT available locally is a big deal for our patients and the community as a whole.” Dr. Ayla Kessler, Medical Director for Ashe Oncology and Hematology, said. “A PET/CT has become an important part of the initial and subsequent diagnostic workup of many cancers. Being able to offer this test at Ashe Memorial Hospital in a timely fashion will reduce the wait to start life-saving treatments, spare patients the 40-60 minutes each way of travel time and will certainly improve the satisfaction of patients and their families not only in Ashe County but also the neighboring counties of North Carolina’s High Country. My team and I are very grateful for the support in bringing it to our hospital and look forward to offering it to our patients soon.” Ashe Memorial Hospital conducted its first PET/CT scan on June 21. The mobile PET unit will be on-site every other Sunday. Arrival and scan times are generally coordinated early in the day, with patient - CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 -
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scheduling managed in advance to ensure smooth throughput. A provider referral/order is required prior to scheduling, as PET/CT scans must be medically indicated and protocol driven. For more information, please contact Ashe Memorial Hospital’s Scheduling Department at 336-846-0820. A PET/CT scan visit typically takes two to three hours, which includes preparation, glucose tracer uptake time, and imaging itself. The scan portion alone is usually around 20–40 minutes, depending on the study type. “Having mobile PET services locally significantly improves access to advanced diagnostic imaging without requiring patients to travel long distances to tertiary centers,” said James Lambert, Vice President Professional and Support Services for Ashe Memorial Hospital. “This supports earlier diagnosis, more timely treatment planning, and greater continuity of care—especially for oncology patients who may already be dealing with frequent
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MOUNT JEFFERSON FAMILY MEDICINE WELCOMES FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Mount Jefferson Family Medicine is pleased to announce that Amanda Gilligan, FNP-C, will be joining the team July 14. Gilligan began her career as a labor and delivery nurse at Ashe Memorial Hospital before earning a Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program from Frontier University in 2025. She has spent the past year caring for walk-in patients at Mountain Family Care Center. In her new role, Gilligan hopes to bring high-quality and compassionate care to Mount Jefferson Family Medicine while creating a positive healthcare experience for the Ashe County community. She will offer primary care services to patients of all ages. In addition to primary care, Mount Jefferson Family Medicine provides care for a variety of common and complex conditions, including cold and flu,
respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal problems, genitourinary conditions, preventive care and chronic condition management, among others. Mount Jefferson Family Medicine is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Gilligan is now accepting new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (336) 846-7433. “I am excited to transition into primary care because it allows me to build longterm relationships with patients and play a larger role in their overall health,” Gilligan said. “I am looking forward to serving our community in more continuous and comprehensive way.” Gilligan grew up watching her mom come home from work proud of the difference that she made as a nurse and it inspired her to pursue a nursing career. “Growing up with my mom planted the seed early on,” Gilligan said. “Over time, I realized that I wanted to be a part of a profession where I could care for others in
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the same meaningful way.” Gilligan earned an associate degree in nursing from Surry Community College in 2017. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governors University in 2022 before completing her Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program. “My belief is that medical care is a team approach,” Gilligan said. “I believe in the patient and provider working together as a team to determine the best plan of care for the patient. I enjoy the relationships that I build with my patients, and I want my patients to feel comfortable and confident in the care that they are receiving.” Outside of work, Gilligan enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and their two dogs, Stella and Ellie. “Whether we are just going to the park for a walk, exploring new places, or just relaxing at home, spending time with my family helps me to recharge, especially after busy days in healthcare,” Gilligan said.
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BAPTIST CHAPEL 142 Day Davis Road Lansing, NC 28643 BEAVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 1471 Mulatto Mountain Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
APPALACHIAN CHURCH 787 Ray Taylor Road West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 appchurch.org/
BEAVER CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1676 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 beavercreekchristian.net/
APPLE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 553 Ripshin Road Lansing, NC 28643
BEN BOLEN BAPTIST CHURCH 2835 Three Top Road Creston, NC 28615
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 204 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 495 Highway 194 South West Jefferson, NC www.bumcwj.org/
ASHE COUNTY WORSHIP CENTER 863 Ray Taylor Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 ashecountyworshipcenter.org/ ASHE ALLIANCE CHURCH 220 Lynch Colvard Road Jefferson, NC 28640 BALD MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH 1460 Bald Mountain Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 www.baldmountainchurch.org/
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BIG LAUREL CHRISTIAN UNION 2550 Big Laurel Road Creston, NC 28615
CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP 270 Barnett Street West Jefferson, NC 28694
BIG LAUREL MENNONITE CHURCH 5500 Big Laurel Road Creston, NC 28615
CRISTO EL SALVADOR 342 River Bend Hill’s Road Crumpler, NC 28617
BLACKBURN’S TABERNACLE 3986 Todd Railroad Grade Road Todd, NC 28684 BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 407 Blue Ridge Church Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 BRISTOL BAPTIST CHURCH 1776 Old Highway 16 Jefferson, NC 28640 BUFFALO BAPTIST CHURCH 619 Central Buffalo Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 200 Oak Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 CALVARY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 3020 Old Wilkesboro Road Jefferson, NC 28643 www.calvaryfwbc.org/ CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 922 Railroad Grade Road Fleetwood, NC 28626 CHESTNUT HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 311 Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Road Crumpler, NC 28617 CHESTNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST 604 Martin Gambill Road Crumpler, NC 28617 CHRISTIAN UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 326 E. Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 CLIFTON BAPTIST CHURCH 972 Carl Eastridge Road Warrensville, NC 28693 CLIFTON UNITED METHODIST 1017 Carl Eastridge Rd Warrensville, NC 28693
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1028 Deep Ford Road Lansing, NC 28643 FAITH CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 141 Campbell Glen Lane Fleetwood, NC 28626 FARMERS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 109 Farmers Store Road Lansing, NC 28643 FLAT GROVE UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 2517 Big Piney Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643 FLETCHER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 201 South Street Jefferson, NC 28640 www.fletchermbc.org/ FRIENDLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 444 Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 891 Friendship Baptist Church Road Jefferson, NC 28640 www.friendshipbaptistjefferson. org/ GLENDALE SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN 350 JW Luke Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 GRASSY CREEK UNITED METHODIST 479 Grassy Creek Road Grassy Creek, NC 28631 GREENS CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 444 Silas Creek Creek Road Lansing, NC 29643 HAPPY TRAILS COWBOY CHURCH 9331 NC 16 North West Jefferson, NC 28694
HEALING SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 9180 Old Highway 16 Crumpler, NC 28617
MEADOWVIEW MENNONITE CHURCH 2334 Tucker Road Lansing, NC 28643
HELTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 15309 Highway 194 Lansing, NC 28643
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1670 Mount Jefferson Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 www.midwaybaptistnc.org/
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH 787 Ray Taylor Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
MISSION HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 480 Railroad Grade Road Fleetwood, NC 28626
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL 120 Glendale School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
MOUNT JEFFERSON BAPTIST CHURCH 1957 US 221 Jefferson, NC 28640
JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 115 East Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 www.jumc.church/ LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 115 Landmark Baptist Church Road Lansing, NC 28643 LANSING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9232 NC Highway 194 Lansing, NC 28643 LAUREL FORK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15232 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs, NC 28644 LAUREL KNOB BAPTIST CHURCH 3707 NC Highway 194 Todd, NC 28684 www.laurelknobbaptist.org/ LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST 3289 Liberty Grove Church Road Fleetwood, NC 28626 LITTLE HELTON BAPTIST CHURCH 750 Little Helton Road Grassy Creek, NC 28631 LITTLE LAUREL UNITED METHODIST 2443 Little Laurel Road Creston, NC 28615 LONG BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH 117 Welch Road Lansing, NC 28643
MOUNT JEFFERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 S. Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 mjpc.org/ MOUNT LAUREL MORAVIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 191 Transou Church Road Laurel Springs, NC 28644 mountainlaurelfellowship.com/ MOUNT PADDY CHRISTIAN UNION 822 NC Highway 88 Jefferson, NC 28640 MOUNT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH 2190 Cranberry Creek Road Laurel Springs, NC 28644 MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 1926 Rock Fence Road Creston, NC 28615 MOUNT ZION CHURCH Roaring Branch Road Lansing, NC 28643 MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1710 Water Tank Road Fleetwood, NC 28626 NATHAN’S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 422 Nathans Creek School Road Crumpler, NC 28617 NEW CREATION BALDWIN 1549 NC Highway 194 S. Todd, NC 28684
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NEW RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 1619 Weaver Ford Road Grassy Creek, NC 28631 NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH 8000 NC Highway 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694 northbeaver.org/ OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1222 Deep Ford Road Lansing, NC 28643 OBIDS BAPTIST CHURCH 194 Obids Baptist Church Road West Jefferson NC 28694 OLD FIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH 1964 Conley Cheek Road Fleetwood, NC 28626 ORION BAPTIST CHURCH 477 Frank Dillard Road Jefferson, NC 28640 orionbaptist.com/ PEACE HAVEN COMMUNITY CHURCH 373 Piney Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643 PHOENIX BAPTIST CHURCH 7910 NC Highway 194 Lansing, NC 28643 PILOT MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH Castle Ford Road Todd, NC 28684 PINE SWAMP BAPTIST CHURCH 3025 Dick Phillips Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 PLEASANT HILL CHURCH 534 Roaring Fork Road Creston, NC 28615 PLEASANT HOME BAPTIST CHURCH Grassy Creek, NC 28631 PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 3680 Old Field Creek Road Grassy Creek, NC 28631 PLEASANT VIEW SEPARATE BAPTIST 1801 Teaberry Road Warrensville, NC 28693
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POND MOUNTAIN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Little Windfall Road Lansing, NC 28643
SMETHPORT BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Smethport Dr. West Jefferson, NC 28694
SUGAR TREE BAPTIST CHURCH 496 Sugar Tree Road Warrensville, NC 28693
RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 11789 NC Highway 88 Creston, NC 28617
SMETHPORT UNITED METHODIST 200 Smethport Drive West Jefferson, NC 28694
SUTHERLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 141 Sutherland Road Creston, NC 28615
ROCK CREEK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1919 Rock Creek Road Creston, NC 28617
SOUTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 157 South Fork Church Road Todd, NC 28684 southforkbaptistchurch.org/
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 542 Temple Baptist Church Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
ROUND KNOB BAPTIST CHURCH 247 Round Knob Church Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 167 St. Francis Place Jefferson, NC 28640 stfrancisofassisi-jefferson.org/
SABBATH HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 1938 E Little Horse Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643 SENTER PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Nathans Creek School Road Crumpler, NC 28617 SHELTER BAPTIST CHURCH 2150 Shelter Baptist Church Road Crumpler, NC 28617
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 400 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 STURGILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 1210 Helton Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643
THREE FORKS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Cabbage Creek Road Creston, NC 28615 THREE TOP BAPTIST Three Top Road Creston, NC 28615 TRANSOU UNITED METHODIST 191 Transou Road Laurel Springs, NC 28644 TUCKERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 2678 S Big Horse Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643
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VALLEY HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 5563 Three Top Road Creston, NC 28615 WAGONER BAPTIST CHURCH 115 Wagoner Access Road Jefferson, NC 28640 WARRENSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 130 Church Street Warrensville, NC 28697 www.warrensvillebaptistchurch. com/ WARRENSVILLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 227 Warrensville Drive Warrensville, NC 28697 WARRENSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 184 Church Street Warrensville, NC 28693 WELCOME HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 4087 US Highway 221 Jefferson, NC 28640
WEST JEFFERSON CHURCH OF CHRIST 130 Robert Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 www.wjchurchofchrist.org/ WEST JEFFERSON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8 E. 2nd Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 www.fbcwj.org/ WEST JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 107 W. 2nd Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 wjumc.net/ WORTH’S CHAPEL 160 Worths Chapel Road Creston, NC 28615 ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 253 Zion Methodist Church Road Todd, NC 28684
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Dining out in ASHE COUNTY BY NATHAN HAM Ashe County continues to offer a wide selection of food for residents and visitors to enjoy. If you are looking for a delicious steak, a tasty pizza or just a small-town diner, there will be a restaurant somewhere in the county that will meet your desires. Restaurant hours may vary. Give them a call or check out their social media sites to plan your dining adventures.
BACKSTREET SUBS (336) 846-1100 Backstreet Subs, a family-owned and operated sandwich shop on the backstreet in West Jefferson, has a menu full of delicious sandwich options to pick from.
BLACK JACK’S PUB & GRILL (336) 246-3295 Black Jack’s Pub & Grill is most famous for their tasty burgers, but they have other numerous selections on the menu including sandwiches, chicken tenders, wings and much more.
BOBBY D’S (336) 846-2627 Italian food is the specialty at Bobby D’s in Jefferson. Located on Business 221 between the towns, Bobby D’s offers pizza, pasta, wings and a nice selection of salads.
BOONDOCKS BREWING (336) 246-5222 Boondocks in downtown West Jefferson has lunch and dinner offerings and often host live music events on the weekend either at the restaurant or just a little bit down the street at the Brewhaus.
CRAFT BISTRO (336) 846-1512 Craft Bistro’s fine dining menu is one of the best in the High Country. Reservations can be made by calling ahead.
GLENDALE SPRINGS INN & RESTAURANT (336) 982-3103 A fine-dining restaurant located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take in the beautiful scenery while also enjoying one of the finest meals in Ashe County.
HAVANA CAFE (336) 846-2800 Havana Cafe, located on the Backstreet in West Jefferson, offers traditional Cuban food, daily specials as well as sandwiches and desserts.
HILLBILLY GRILL (336) 846-4745 Hillbilly Grill in West Jefferson offers breakfast all day and lunch six days a week.
JUST WING IT BACKSTREET BAR AND GRILL (336) 846-4700 Just Wing It went from a food truck to a restaurant located on the backstreet in West Jefferson. The restaurant has become one of the more popular hangouts in the county, especially for the wing lovers out there.
LOUISE’S SWEET T CAFE (336) 846-4242 Louise’s Sweet T Cafe is located inside the former People’s Drug building in West Jefferson. The restaurant is known as a local hangout with daily lunch specials and a menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, desserts and more.
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MONTE D REY (336) 846-2100 Monte D Rey is located near Walmart and LifeStore bank on Mt. Jefferson Road and has everything on the menu to feed your Mexican food craving.
MOUNTAIN AIRE SEAFOOD & STEAKS (336) 982-3060 You will find steaks, seafood, sandwiches and even a breakfast buffet on the menu at Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks,
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NEW RIVER BREWING SMOKEHOUSE & EATERY (336) 846-2739 New River Brewing in West Jefferson has their always-popular wings, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, as well as their tasty craft beer menu.
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(336) 846-2244 O’s Thai Express has daily Thai specials throughout the week. You can find their daily menu by searching O’s Thai Express on Facebook or go to www. osthaiexpresswj.com.
(336) 846-6748 Be sure to check out Oshu House for your favorite Japanese lunch or dinner items.
OH RESTAURANT & BAR (336) 846-3648 Located at the West Jefferson Hotel in downtown, OH Restaurant & Bar is a fine dining experience you simply can’t miss.
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PARK VISTA DINER (336) 877-3434 Park Vista Diner just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopened this summer under new ownership and management. Pulled pork, smoked brisket, meatloaf, sandwiches and more are available on their menu.
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OLDHOUSE GOODS (336) 846-1089 Find breakfast, lunch, drinks and desserts at Oldhouse Goods, located off of Highway 16 in Jefferson at Third Day Market.
OSAKA (336) 246-3300 Osaka offers Chinese and Japanese meals for lunch and dinner.
(336) 846-1639 Mexican cuisine served in Jefferson at 777 E. Main St.
PRETTY POSSUMS BAR AND RESTAURANT (336) 846-7786 Located on U.S. Highway 221 Business between Jefferson and West Jefferson, Pretty Possums Bar and Restaurant has a - CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 -
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(336) 982-5400 Rodie’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
RIVER HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT (336) 982-2109 Located in the small town of Grassy Creek, River House Inn & Restaurant’s fine
SMOKY MOUNTAIN BARBECUE (336) 246-6818 Smoky Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson has a little bit of everything on the menu, but their most popular items include their pork barbecue plates and sandwiches, ribs, fried chicken and country ham.
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(336) 846-8888 Sweet & Savory in downtown West Jefferson has a great selection of sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts that make them one of the most popular lunch destinations in the county.
Thong Summit Thai & Sushi has a great variety of sushi rolls and Thai cuisine.
TOWN TAVERN OF WEST JEFFERSON (336) 846-2888 Located on South Jefferson Avenue in downtown West Jefferson, Town Tavern has wings, sandwiches, salads, cold beer and plenty of TVs to watch your favorite team.
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Ashe Chamber celebrates community leaders at 2026 Annual Meeting
BY NATHAN HAM The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members, business leaders, and community partners to its 2026 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, for an evening celebrating the people and organizations helping shape Ashe County. This year’s event was held at Old Barn Winery, where guests enjoyed a relaxed summer evening in the winery’s garden-like setting. Catering was provided by Rocket BBQ Food Truck & Catering and Mal’s Sweet Treats. The event was sponsored by Chamber Founding Partner LifeStore Bank & Insurance.
efforts, beautification projects, and community education and stewardship, Keep Ashe Beautiful continues to inspire pride of place and make a visible impact throughout the county. The Cabot Hamilton Community Advocacy Award, sponsored by Margate Health & Rehabilitation, was presented to Gayle Winston, a respected local entrepreneur and beloved community figure known for her hospitality, commitment to excellent service, and generous spirit. Winston’s example of hard - CONTINUED ON PAGE 34 -
During the program, the Chamber presented its three signature annual awards, each recognizing outstanding dedication and meaningful contributions to the Ashe County community.
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The Coolest Corner Award, sponsored by Blue Ridge Energy, was presented to Zaloo’s Canoes in honor of its decades-long role in helping residents and visitors create lasting memories on the New River. For the last 50 years, Zaloo’s Canoes has connected people to one of Ashe County’s most beloved natural treasures, while offering experiences that showcase the beauty and adventurous spirit of the Coolest Corner of North Carolina. The Non-Profit of the Year Award, also sponsored by LifeStore Bank & Insurance, was presented to Keep Ashe Beautiful for its tireless, all-volunteer efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Ashe County’s natural beauty. Through cleanup
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work, high standards, and care for others has made her a lasting influence in Ashe County’s business and community life. The Chamber also introduced its 2026-27 Board of Directors during the annual meeting and recognized outgoing Board members for their service. SkyLine/SkyBest sponsored this recognition. Special entertainment wrapped up the program and was sponsored by Zaloo’s Canoes. Ashe County Chamber Executive Director Kitty Honeycutt said the annual meeting provides an important opportunity to recognize the people and organizations whose work strengthens the community. “These awards allow us to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that serve Ashe County with dedication, humility, and heart,” Honeycutt said. “Each of this year’s honorees reflects something special about our community: a love for our natural resources, a commitment to service, and a standard of hospitality that helps make Ashe County such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.” For more information about the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, visit AsheChamber.com or call (336) 846-9550.
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Asian cuisine BY JESSE CAMPBELL A burly man with a tight-fitting black t-shirt and work boots, wearing an oversized belt buckle, revs his truck’s engine before pulling into a parking spot along East Ashe Street across from Jefferson Station. He takes a grounded step while exiting his truck, affixing his eyes to an unassuming cafe awning across the parking lot. With a quiet presence and relaxed hands, he confidently strides past a shaded patio with overhanging pear trees, eyes searching for a menu. His hulking posture, upright shoulders, and slight swagger betray his curiosity and broad-mindedness. His palate craves something other than standard bar fare, fast food, or the typical greasy spoon Thursday evening special. He said his relatives, who own a popular across-town restaurant, highly recommend the ‘Thai place’ in West Jefferson. He’s uncertain what to order. Still, he’s eager to sample the vibrant and zesty curries that have garnered O’s Thai Express local acclaim. “Sir, we close at 3,” said the restaurant’s owner, Prapaporn Benton, whom her customers affectionately call ‘O.’ “Oh, you are?” the man replies with mild disappointment detectable from his soft-spoken and congenial cadence, momentarily caught off guard by arriving too late to try out something new. Undeterred, the man tells O that he will try another day. He said that he wants to try the Pad thai. Briefly correcting him without insinuating unfamiliarity with her restaurant’s unique cuisine, uncommon in Appalachia, where hearty mountain
cooking often supersedes culinary exploration, O tells the man she has curry that he would love instead. He just needs to come back another time, but not next week. She’s taking a much-needed vacation after cooking daily in the small, hot kitchen that she has optimized with efficient, wellresearched quality-control measures, so she never has to resort to throwing away food. She also has orders left to deliver, satisfying friends with various-flavored curries, chicken or tofu satay, or the highly coveted baked salmon, sourced from local ingredients and spices she procures on weekly international grocery store trips off the mountain. Quickly cross-referencing the pic of the menu he snapped a few moments ago with his smartphone, the southerndecked gentleman then offers O a courteous apology, unwilling to let the momentary culinary faux pas rob him of another missed opportunity for something different. He’s probably not a foodie, but the recommendation has piqued his taste buds. “That breaks my heart to tell people that,” said O as the man returned to his truck.
SOUL PERSEVERANCE It’s not uncommon for O to regrettably turn people away past closing on warm summer days. Her quaint Thai cafe is inviting as it is inconspicuous. Famished locals and tourists, who heard about O’s through word of mouth or social media, would likely unknowingly drive past the authentic Thai - CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 -
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Prapaporn Benton, owner of O’s Thai Express in West Jefferson, has overcome adversity and gender and cultural stereotypes in realizing her dream of owning a restaurant.
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restaurant before coming across a brewery a short distance away. Venturing to O’s after a hot summer day of shopping on Jefferson Avenue also accentuates the ambiance and reward for diners indulging in exotic culinary delights. Although O dreamed of owning a restaurant for 16 years, life and responsibilities of being a parent deferred and delegated that dream to necessity. Her spouse often uprooted their small family while living in Oregon. She rarely had time to regain her bearings before picking up new skills. She worked for a catering company feeding more than 2,000 firefighters battling seasonal blazes on the West Coast. Unrelenting as she is resourceful in small cafes and larger resort kitchens, she persevered in front of scorching ovens in rotating positions. After her husband suffered a traumatic injury from a fallen tree while working on a trail under the direction of the National Park Service, O accepted a position with an Asian grill at
Oregon State University’s cafeteria. While she’s modest, never shirking prep and customer service duties as an owner while occasionally wiping the sweat from under her durag while speaking with delighted customers at her West Jefferson takeout cafe, she’s particularly proud of a gender-defying accomplishment while working at OSU. She said she was one of the first women nationwide to learn the art of cutting fish from the Asian grill’s head chef and owner. Prevailing gender and cultural stereotypes typically prevent women from advancing to the rank of specialty chef. O lives to defy cultural and societal limitations — traits she hopes to bequeath to her daughter, who joins her at the restaurant after school or during summer break. She also briefly expressed her elation upon learning of her daughter’s recent national recognition in poetry. Women are equally deserving of celebration and recognition under vexing, predescribed norms, she believes.
Owning a restaurant doesn’t preclude the hardship of raising a child as a single parent and successful business owner either. Health department codes requiring large freezer space surpass her cafe’s small capacity, so she precooks most dishes at the Community Kitchen at Family Central. It gives her space and pause to plan portion size carefully. Colder months also limit outdoor seating and discourage takeout, while deterring diners unwilling to brave the frigid High Country winters.
THE ART OF COOKING For O, cooking is more than filling stomachs and the till. It’s also an artistic expression. “When I present food, I put my heart and everything into it,” she said. “They (the customers) say, ‘Oh, this is so pretty!’ I say, ‘I’m glad you see that before you eat it.’” O isn’t afraid of making mistakes either. She’s a self-taught chef, thanks to countless YouTube cooking tutorials and willingness to accept every duty in any
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kitchen. “For years, I’ve watched others make mistakes,” she said. “So I learned from others. I was raised by good parents.” While O insists that she isn’t “book smart,” her experience, fluidity under duress, and versatility in the kitchen override her demure demeanor. Although some customers assume that English is her second language, O speaks several languages and is fluent in personability and resourcefulness. Her food is also as ingratiating as her hospitality. “Everything was great; we will definitely be back,” said a woman eating at the patio with her family shortly after the cafe’s closing while O asked how they enjoyed their meal. O smiled and waved back before returning to the kitchen. The family doesn’t know her backstory, but they will remember her food. Search for O’s Thai Express on Facebook for the weekly menu.
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Lansing Day BY JESSE CAMPBELL Gov. Josh Stein visited Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, to commemorate the Hurricane Helene recovery effort while celebrating the groundbreaking for a new access point on the New River’s North Fork on Deep Ford Road. With a shovel in hand, Stein began the morning at Deep Ford Road with county commissioners and the New River Conservancy, discussing the river’s restoration after Helene. NRC officials said volunteers removed more than 78,000 pounds of trash and debris from the river in the months following the storm. The nonprofit also planted more than 36,000 trees along the river’s banks. Stein discussed what the new access point means to the local community while reflecting on western North Carolina’s larger recovery effort. “This is an intense day,” Stein told the group that had gathered by the riverside. “There’s a mishmash of emotions. It’s a somber day, but today is also a day of gratitude for how far you’ve come. You all inspire me and motivate my team with your passion and heart.” Slight slants of sunshine began to prevail over the cloudy morning as Stein continued to discuss Ashe County’s recovery before picking up a shovel to gently churn topsoil flooded with water a year ago. “This (access point) will open the river to people who have never experienced it before,” said Stein, who emphasized the “growing connections” the ancient river forges between locals and residents kayaking and canoeing it. Stein then travelled to downtown Lansing for the inaugural Lansing Day event, which celebrates the town’s ongoing recovery effort and community resiliency. The governor moved throughout the densely packed town square, shaking hands with and exchanging pleasantries with Lansing constituents. “We are honored to be at the official reopening of the Town of Lansing,” Stein told the crowd, which met his excitement with applause. “I’m blown away at what you have accomplished. It’s truly a testament to your resiliency and grit.” Stein said Helene’s destruction continues to “ripple through the region to this day.” While previously visiting the town in October after the storm, Stein said his team met with local business owners at the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. He noted how local shops and stores were working hard to return to normalcy. “The resiliency of North Carolina is nothing short of an inspiration,” said Stein. “We have not forgotten you, and you will not be forgotten. Recovery isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.”
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Gov. Stein called the recovery efforts in Lansing and the High Country an inspiration and told people in attendance that they “will not be forgotten.”
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Flowers get new life through Ashe County Ministry BY GEORGIA DIXON Joyce Borchert founded Second Chance Flower Ministry in 2019 and received the North Carolina Governor’s award in 2022. The organization repurposes flowers that would otherwise be discarded to bring hope to those who serve the community and to those who are struggling. The award came “by the grace of God, and I mean it,” Borchert said. She started the organization with just herself and one other volunteer, collecting flowers from grocery stores. Now Lilylees Florist in West Jefferson is her biggest weekly contributor. She also receives flowers from Village Florist in Jefferson and Badger Funeral Home in West Jefferson, as well as individual donors, Borchert said. “Everything is donated. The flowers, the time,” Borchert said. “You can see what a production it is.” The flowers get a second chance. Borchert and other volunteers give them away to people who serve the county, including the Department of Social Services, local schools, and the Ashe County Public library. Recipients include everyone at schools — janitors, cooks, and bus drivers — as well as individuals and the Generations Ashe Foundation. As a personal ministry, Borchert arranges donated artificial flowers with vases donated by a woman and artificial flowers donated by her pastor. She attaches a card to each arrangement.
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Joy Borchert holding her Governor’s Award
Les and Marilyn Miller with their volunteer appreciation award.
“I take them twice a month to the patients at the hospital,” Borchert said. “That’s a full-time job of blessings.” The flowers for patients are artificial because of sensitivity to smells.
Borchert keeps a pictorial directory of the arrangements and provides a quarterly report to the church.. “It’s very organized,” she said.
The group also delivers flowers to “shut-ins,” people unable to leave their homes. They coordinate with the Ashe County Public Library, which brings books to shut-ins and also carries them flowers, Borchert said.
“We gave out as many as 1,800 individual arrangements last year,” Borchert said. The floral arrangement process is tedious. Borchert removes leaves from flowers to prevent bacterial growth, cuts stems at an angle and places them in a
solution of water, chlorox and sugar. The solution ensures the flowers “stay pretty,” at least a week, she said. Volunteers Les and Marilyn Miller now help with deliveries – which Borchert once handled alone. One time, the group prepared and delivered 98 arrangements in a single day to Mountain View School. “God has graced this thing,” Borchert said.
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Second Chance Ministry volunteers with arrangements they created.
All the volunteers are in their seventies, Borchert said. She doesn’t know of any ministries that have the same ministry model. “I carry around buckets in my car. Somebody calls me, I go,” Borchert said. “We’re on call,” We say ‘Yes we’ll come get them.’” Volunteer Marilyn Miller said the vases are expensive. When the group approached the manager at Ashe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore “he said help yourself,” Miller said as she gestured to vases of various sizes and colors and forms in the back closet of the fellowship hall closet. “It’s been a real blessing,” Miller added.
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The group asks donors to return vases so they can be cleaned and reused, Miller said. The group meets faithfully every Tuesday at Midway Baptist Church in West Jefferson to prepare approximately 50 arrangements, though they’ve done 90 in a single session, Miller said. The volunteers share roles, pitching in as needed to accomplish tasks like cleaning the vases; filling them with water, sugar and clorox solution. to keep the flowers fresh, Miller said. “We look forward to it every Tuesday. A real blessing for the community and us,” Miller said.
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Town Manager Brantley Price said that without the 2011 streetscape project that morphed into pedestrian safety and side street enhancements along the Jefferson Avenue corridor, the town would still be deserted and boarded up.
Languishing as a declining manufacturing town following the closing of lumber plants and the chair factory, West Jefferson was on a steep slope similar to Midwestern Rust Belt towns. The industry was gone, and many prominent storefronts sat vacant. The austere metal traffic lights cycled through their reds, greens, and yellows with only a few passing cars. Then came the 2011 streetscape project.
West Jefferson Hotel owner Mark Beck, who bought the hotel to restore the 1917 building before its reopening in 2025, said the downtown streetscapes have revived the town. “The town was dead,” said Beck. “After the projects, it came back, almost instantly.” Price and Beck’s insights about the town’s unprecedented growth come from a new report from Smart Growth America, “Complete Streets, Stronger Economies: How safer streets support economic growth.” West Jefferson is one of six towns nationwide featured in the report, which documents the economic and qualityof-life benefits of safer streets. It also shows how “Complete Streets” within those cities respond to changing social, cultural, and economic conditions, according to SGA.
FROM DETOUR TO TOUR DE FORCE Not long ago, West Jefferson was an anachronism of a bygone era. The town’s dour facade gave little impetus to motorists passing by to stop for more than fueling up, a snack, or
Partnering with the Appalachian Regional Health District and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to replace traffic signals with fourway stops while adding pedestrian crosswalks and curb extensions, the town’s new curb appeal elevated West Jefferson to the pinnacle of mountain towns, rewriting its narrative without denying its past. While the routine resurfacing and drainage improvement project strengthened the town’s infrastructure — the backbone of any southern Appalachian town — the metamorphosis from ghost town to the coolest corner of NC grew. The town became more pedestrian-friendly. Word of West Jefferson’s renaissance became canon before the age of prolific social media posts propagated renewed interest in the town approaching its centennial anniversary with a renewed purpose of celebration.
The West Jefferson Hotel joins the town’s past with a revitalized future.
ASHE OR BUST Tourist overflow from Boone and Blowing Rock, along with an expanding US 221 four-lane highway, gave West Jefferson street cred for small-town charm while bringing it into the beaten path of well-traveled tourist spots.
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Following the improvements, a three percent occupancy tax for short-term accommodations like hotels brought in over $100,000 annually, which is spent to continue improving and promoting the town, according to the report. The market has also responded in kind.
Similar improvements came to Second, Back, and Main streets while improving downtown walkability.
According to 2010 Census data, there were 891 jobs in the town. By 2023, that number had grown to 2,179 jobs.
The positive economic impact of the street improvement project was swift and evident. Existing businesses saw increased activity, and the number of vacant storefronts and apartments in the downtown area dropped from thirtythree to three, according to the report.
“Today, West Jefferson is a vibrant town with thriving businesses serving both residents and visitors. The town continues to invest in improvements such as beautification projects and an upcoming 40-mile state trail connecting West Jefferson to neighboring Boone,
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and parks and natural areas,” according to the SGA report. The town’s renewed success and revitalization have piqued the interest of other communities seeking a similar transformation. During the March 2 West Jefferson Board of Aldermen meeting, Price said Andrews town officials recently visited West Jefferson for downtown revitalization inspiration, and their town officials were complimentary of West Jefferson’s beautification efforts. “The projects and changes in neighboring towns…it’s safe to say they would not have happened if it wasn’t for West Jefferson,” said NCDOT Corridor Development Engineer Dean Ledbetter.
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