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Ashe County and the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918

Note: The information from this article was compiled from all available death certificates and from…

2020-04-042021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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The 60th Anniversary of the 1960 Snow

This week marks the 60th Anniversary of Ashe County’s biggest snowfall. The County’s average yearly…

2020-03-142021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Tam Bowie vs. The Jefferson Recorder

Today, March 1st, is the 105th anniversary of Tam Bowie’s election as North Carolina Speaker…

2020-03-012021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Standing Against the Storm: The Life of Thomas N. Crumpler

Today, February 22nd, is the birthday of Thomas N. Crumpler. Although his last name is…

2020-02-222021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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The Ashe Historical Society’s Photo Digitization Project Needs Your Help

The Ashe County Historical Society is in the process of digitizing historical photos for future…

2020-02-152021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Love, Loss and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 3

In March of 1965, the Ashe Central Panthers boarded the bus that would take them…

2020-02-082021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Love, Loss, and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 2

In the fall of 1964, a group of basketball players from Ashe Central High School…

2020-02-012021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Love, Loss, and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 1

On March 17, 1965, a team of young basketball players from Ashe Central High School…

2020-01-262021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Ashe Outlaws: The Rise and Fall of The Eller Gang

In 1882, Jesse James, one of the most notorious criminals of the 19th century was…

2020-01-192021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth
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Company A of the 34th North Carolina: A Narrative History, Part 3

After the brutal struggle at Chancellorsville, Company A returned to camp and remained encamped until…

2020-01-132021-02-15 / by:Josh Beckworth

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