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Man fascinated by space sets up observatory in pub garden
22+ hour, 7+ min ago (670+ words) A landlord fascinated by the space and the sky set up an observatory in the back garden of his pub. Alan Boddington, 67, first took an interest in space when looking at the moon with his uncle using a brass telescope…...
Town looks to secure parkside acre for future community expansion
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (13+ words) Ashe Post & Times...
Rifkin: Student voice isn't a slogan'it's a commitment
1+ day, 36+ min ago (450+ words) There's a phrase we hear often in education: student voice matters. It shows up in mission statements, strategic plans and conference panels. But too often, it stays an idea we agree with, rather than a practice we commit to. Fortunately,…...
Lansing has the special sauce: Town, county explore park trail enhancements
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (623+ words) County and Lansing officials are exploring funding solutions for park and trail enhancements at Lansing's Creeper Trail Park. A proposed bridge at the park would connect and extend planned walking trails. LANSING " Lansing Mayor Mack Powers told the Ashe County…...
Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (616+ words) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin Ukraine's drone expertise will be at the heart of his Berlin talks The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe…...
Ashe County Democratic Party collects 27 bags of trash during Keep Ashe Beautiful Litter Sweep
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (217+ words) Ashe Post & Times Volunteers with the Ashe County Democratic Party helped collect trash during the Keep Ashe Beautiful Litter Sweep. Left to right: Don Goodhart, Lee Bartley, Greg Hopper, Maria Hopper, Darlene Sekerak, Ben Massey, Harry Corpening. Not pictured: Beth…...
Lady Huskies record clean sheets, remain atop MVAC standings
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (608+ words) Ashe County's Takala Barnes, seen here against East Wilkes' Baileigh Billings (7), Rebekah Johnson (6) and Kierra Porter (1), scored eight goals and assisted on five others, during the Lady Huskies' two wins. Nevaeh Holsclow dribbles up the pitch against North Wilkes' Valentina…...
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine falters
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (748+ words) Kyiv displays Russian military equipment destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Kremlin has ordered a temporary truce for Orthodox Easter this weekend Ukraine soldiers at the funeral of a child killed in a Russian drone attack on a…...
Marilyn Monroe's Mercedes-Benz for sale
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (448+ words) The luggage found in the mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) has "MM" monogrammed on them. (Iconic Auctioneers via SWNS) The mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136). (Iconic Auctioneers via SWNS) Marilyn Monroe's classic Mercedes-Benz she drove around Europe in the 1950s is set to…...
West Jefferson joins county EMS District, bringing new tax and enhanced emergency services
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (320+ words) Ashe County Commissioner Chair Todd Mc Neill successfully secured West Jefferson's inclusion in the Ashe County Emergency Management Medical Service District. WEST JEFFERSON " Although homeowners will pay a modestly higher property tax rate on their 2026 bills, a joint agreement between…...