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D.G. Martin: Wall Street Journal report discouraging to N.C. Democrats
Even though I live in North Carolina, sometimes people who live far away teach me things I need to know. For instance, in the June 15 edition of The Wall Street Journal an article by Valerie Bauerlein caught my eye. Its long headline “Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America: Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with the economy, illegal immigration and inflation,” promised a perspective I would not get from talking...
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the Town of West Jefferson Affected by Flooding
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the town. “This state disaster declaration will help the people...
Missing Charlotte man found; sheriff offers 'deepest condolences' to the family
JEFFERSON — David Kuklentz, a man from Charlotte reported missing in the area of Glendale Springs on June 15, was found this afternoon, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. "The missing individual has been located. Our deepest condolences go out to the family," said a statement released by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon. The location and the condition of Kuklentz have not been shared at this time. The Ashe Post & Times will update this story when additional details are made available.
Ashe County receives $56,000 from Capacity Building Competitive Grant Program
RALEIGH — North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Capacity Building Competitive Grant Program (CBCG). The CBCG Program was authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly for FY24 in the amount of $1,925,578 with the purpose to provide funding for building local emergency management capabilities, closing preparedness, response, or recovery gaps, and to assist local emergency management agencies across the state with building capacity to effectively respond to all-hazards. To be eligible for this grant program, Counties must have a...
Search efforts ‘backed down’ for missing Charlotte man
GLENDALE SPRINGS, N.C. (WBTV) - Search efforts for a missing Charlotte man were “backed down” on Thursday morning, according to the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. 54-year-old David Kuklentz was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the Northwest Trading Post near the Glendale Springs Fire Department.
Kuklentz Still A Missing Person
UPDATE from Ashe County Sheriff's Office – “UPDATE: June 21st, 2024, at 2:45pm. The missing individual has been located. Our deepest condolences go out to the family.”. WataugaOnline will update if more information becomes available. Glendale Springs, N.C. – After a three-day search that began Saturday, June 15th,...
Curvy roads in High Country a challenge for motorcycle riders
Some motorcyclists like taking on challenging curves and mountain roads that are plentiful and spread out across northwestern North Carolina. Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties have magnificent views for riders to enjoy on their trips through the High Country during the summer months. The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce debuted...
Ashe County delegates attend 2024 North Carolina GOP Convention
GREENSBORO — This year’s NCGOP Convention started on Thursday, May 23 in Greensboro and concluded on Sunday, May 26. Local Ashe County GOP residents attended as delegates from the Ashe County Republican Party. The attending delegates from Ashe County reported that the convention was a "lively and energetic event" that opened on Thursday night with Kash Patel, Former Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense & Deputy Director of National Intelligence, speaking to the crowd. ...
Kuklentz still considered a missing person
GLENDALE SPRINGS — After a three-day search that began Saturday, June 15, the search efforts for missing person David Kuklentz have been backed down. "Resources from across the state came to help with the search on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and we greatly appreciate the response. Unfortunately, rescue personnel were unable to locate him in the area around the vehicle," said Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell. On June 15, Kuklentz...
Mountain town's longest-running festival is a fun way to kick off July
WEST JEFFERSON — Ashe County’s longest-running festival, Christmas in July, will be the grand finale for Independence Day celebrations in this western North Carolina town on July 5. This year’s lineup includes local musicians. Beth Snapp, from Kingsport, Tenn., will be the festival’s opening act at 5 p.m. Friday. She sings contemporary country songs with catchy melodies and genuine emotion. ...
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. – On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the town. “This state disaster declaration...
Wall Street Journal report shocks N.C. Democrats
Even though I live in North Carolina, sometimes people who live far away teach me things I need to know. For instance, in the June 15 edition of The Wall Street Journal an article by Valerie Bauerlein caught my eye. Its long headline “Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America: Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with the economy, illegal immigration and inflation,” promised a perspective I would not get from talking...
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