It happened Saturday around 7:40 p.m. Ashe County 911 . On March 2 at approximately 4 p.m. the stolen truck was last seen in the Three Top area. However, cattle farming in recent decades has given way to the industry of raising Christmas trees. [7], According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 429 square miles (1,110km2), of which 426 square miles (1,100km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0km2) (0.7%) is water.[8]. Stay away from bridge/highway overpasses. On the county's southeastern border the land drops sharply to about 1,500 feet (460m) in neighboring Wilkes County, North Carolina. The 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race week has expanded to bring even more race action and entertainment to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023. North Carolina, United States has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours. Roderick Garin Baker, age 29 of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly assaulted an Alexander County Sheriff's Deputy on Sunday. LOTS OF GOOD SUNSHINE, NOT QUITE AS GUSTY THERE, BUT IN THE MOUNTAINS. SMETHPORT - Two separate fires on the same road Feb. 27 destroyed a vacant trailer and an outbuilding in the Smethport community. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Officials said the officer was able stop the vehicle and take 45-year-old Reginald Elledge into custody. The following information is public record, obtained from information recorded by the Ashe County Register of Deeds Office. Wind Advisory for Burke and Caldwell Mountains until 9am. The U4, U6, U8 and U10 Academy programs are designed to teach kids the fundamentals of soccer and prepare them for travel soccer. Cold front has stalled across the region this morning with temps in the BOONE The newly formed Responder Wellness Coalition reached multiple High Country agencies at one of its first meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Melanie Jordan of Fleetwood Read moreAshe County growers awarded N.C. AgVentures Grant, RALEIGH - North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new Read moreNC House leaders establish bipartisan Economic Development and Foreign Trade Caucus, JEFFERSON - A three-vehicle accident on East Main Street in Jefferson resulted in one person Read moreThree vehicles involved in Tuesday afternoon accident in Jefferson, Ashe County Forest Ranger Anthony Farmer was one of many membersfrom multiple departments t Read moreAshe County Forest Ranger helps contain brush fire in Deep Gap, WEST JEFFERSON - On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Ashe Democrats met at the Ashe Arts Council to con Read moreAshe County Democrats hold monthly meeting to discuss precinct organization, WINSTON-SALEM - Wake Forest University School of Medicine received four grants totaling more Read moreWake Forest University School of Medicine awarded more than $1.1 million from The Duke Endowment, RALEIGH - In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several imp Read moreCounty boards of elections conduct regular voter list maintenance, RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced on Feb. 27 th Read moreNorth Carolina approved to continue P-EBT food assistance benefits during the 2022-23 school year, NORTH WILKESBORO - An All-Star cast of motorsports and entertainment talent will descend on North Wilkesboro Speedway May 19-21, thrilling fans in an unrivaled weekend of NASCAR All-Star Race excitement. Two men are wanted for breaking and entering. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. We are looking forward traveling with you in 2023! NOW WEVE GOT THAT COOLER AIR MASS ROLLING IN. Put your head down below the windows, covering your head with your hands and a blanket. Nice weekend ahead, cooler into mid-March, South Charlotte relief school won't open this coming school year, Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,. Updated: Mar 2, 2023 / 05:53 AM EST. In addition it does get very cold in Ashe County. Many cattle farmers have switched to growing Christmas trees, and in 1997, 2007, 2008, and 2012, an Ashe County Christmas tree was selected as the official White House Christmas Tree by the National Christmas Tree Association. AND THE BRADFORD PEAR STARTING TO JUST COAT THE ROADS. WEST JEFFERSON - A diesel fuel spill on Feb. 28 leaked across the parking lot and into the road as the West Jefferson Fire Department and the , WEST JEFFERSON The Ashe County Republican Party celebrated the opening of their new headquarters on Saturday, Feb. 25. Adams is currently being held at the Ashe County Detention Center under a $25,000 surety bond. nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com, ACPR Adult Basketball League weekly scores, Compiled By ITS COOL. A 2001 white Ford F-450 with an ambula, ASHE COUNTY - Two Ashe County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Owning a pet is a commitment that generally lasts a lifetime but a practice known as pet leasing could mean monthly payments for your four-legged friend --- and the risk of having your pet repossessed. Stock Buybacks: A Good Signal or a Waste of Money? WE KEEP YOUR ALERT ON FOR EARLY MORNING WITH TEMPERATURES THAT ARE AT 39, WARMING TO 51. In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 10.5% under 10, 10.9% from 10 to 19, 9.9% from 20 to 29, 11.6% from 30 to 39, 13.8% from 40 to 49, 15.2% from 50 to 59, 14% from 60 to 69, 8.7% from 70 to 79, and 5.1% who were 80 years of age or older. NCZ001-002-018-019-032300-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-534 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producingstrong gusty, The Boone Police Department is asking for the publics assistance to identify two persons of interest in the following incident., GAC105-119-137-147-241-257-NCC011-021-023-027-045-075-087-089-099-111-113-115-121-149-161-173-175-199-SCC001-007-021-045-047-059-073-077-083-087-040100-/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.A.0063.230303T1941Z-230304T0100Z/ THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 INEFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING, Boone,NC- Spring is in the air! Example video title will go here for this video, Alex Murdaugh prosecution gives rebuttal to defense closing arguments. After he was questioned at the Ashe County Sheriffs Office, he was arrested. Four juveniles arrested after alleged home invasion, robbery in Alexander Co. Middle school basketball coach arrested after pushing coach, juvenile in Burke County game, Postal worker seriously injured after dog attack in Lenoir, Body found in Burke Co. woods confirmed to be missing man, deputies say, Mountain counties issue two-hour delays Friday due to freezing conditions, Several mountain school districts to operate on modified schedules due to inclement weather, Avery County Schools closed, Watauga and Ashe going remote Friday due to winter weather threat, 2 Watauga Co. schools to dismiss early for funeral of 14-year-old killed in farming accident, One killed in single-vehicle New Years Eve crash in Ashe County, Fire Marshal: Man killed in Taylorsville housefire, Longtime Alexander Co. County Manager has died at age 70, Head-on crash kills 1 in Burke Co. on Christmas day, Official to propose renaming Watauga County bridge in honor of fallen deputy, Woman charged in Ellendale deadly stabbing, Alexander Central High School broken into, police searching for suspects, Props stolen from nativity scene at Alexander Co. church, authorities say, One in custody after deadly shooting on N. Flint St. in Lincolnton, Two headed to federal prison for running drug distribution ring, Albemarle police officer charged with various child sex offenses, Illness closes four Anson Co. schools for rest of week, Boone water main break fixed, water returns to businesses, Alexander County to hire seven new school resource officers, Cleveland Co. man arrested by Alexander Co. deputies for child sex crimes, N.C. red spruce chosen as U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Troopers: 1 killed in Watauga Co. crash, alcohol believed to be a factor, Deputies investigating alleged obscene material dissemination by Burke County daycare employee, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. * WHATFor the High Wind Warning, west winds Blue Ridge Energy line technicians have been hard at work restoring power to members who lost power due to the severe windstorm that swept across the cooperatives service area on Monday night. Storms also raced through parts of Virginia with warnings issued in Grayson and Patrick counties. Midland, a GRAMMY Award-nominated country music group, will join multi-Platinum certifie Read moreMidland, Chase Rice headline All-Star Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, BOONE - With regional rivalries and high-profile matchups in September, October and November giving App State Football an exciting 2023 football schedule from start to finish, the Sun Belt Conference on Friday announced the order and dates for every league game to go with the Mountaineers' p Read moreApp State announces 2023 football schedule, WEST JEFFERSON Over the week of Feb. 20, the Ashe County High School varsity girls basketball team competed in three rounds of the NCHSAA 3A Girls Basketball Championships, earning two wins and one loss, which ended their postseason. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,. He is being held without bond in the Ashe County Detention Center. THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS ON SOME OF OUR TULIP POPLAR TREES THAT ARE OUT THERE. Mountain Times, Watauga Democrat announced as presenting sponsors for Boonerang. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The county is located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains region of North Carolina. If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car, and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. WEST JEFFERSON Applications for the annual Badger Family Scholarship are still being accepted for Ashe County High School senior students. An Ashe County commissioner was arrested about 4:25 p.m. Thursday on four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor, announced the State Bureau of Investigation. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TORNADO WATCH AND TORNADO WARNING? The county's main river is the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, and one of the few major rivers in the southeastern United States to flow primarily north instead of south, east, or west. Loretta Lynn sang at the Central Food Market in West Jefferson in the late 1960s (the Central Food building formally housed a locally owned auto parts store and is now the location of a local restaurant). WEST JEFFERSON The Ashe County Republican Party celebrated the opening of their new headquarters on Saturday, Feb. 25. The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County. WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby . As of the census[20] of 2000, there were 24,384 people, 10,411 households, and 7,423 families residing in the county. Deputies think shes on foot and believe she has advanced-onset Alzheimers disease. RALEIGH In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several imp News Marion man set to appear in Tennessee court regarding offense against juvenile Warnings were issued for Wilkes, Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, & Guilford counties in North Carolina as storms raced between 70-80 mph through the Piedmont Triad. BUT WE ALSO HAVE A WEST NORTHWESTERLY BREEZE THATS TYPICALLY A WARMER BREEZE FOR. ASHE COUNTY - The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a stolen truck. If you cannot quickly walk to a shelter, immediately get into a vehicle and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter. WE SHOULD GET YOU BACK TO NEAR 60 DEGREES BY TUESDAY. A 2001 white Ford F-450 with an ambulance cab and a black metal flatbed was taken from the owners property on March 2, 2023. At 529 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking clusters of showers and. YOU REALLY HAVENT SEEN THAT WARM FRONT LIFT NORTH. With the exception of Boone, these men and their families all settled in Ashe in 1771. Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,. The high winds resulted in power outages and several property damage reports across Ashe County. Cool & windy as severe storm threats end in North Carolina, High Wind Warning in the mountains, THE EVENING, RIGHT? [1] Its county seat is Jefferson. CHANCES OF SEEING SOME COLDER AIR ANYWHERE FROM 60 TO 70% FOR FOR BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES. The first outage was reported at 7:44 p.m. Feb. 27 and Lenoir, North Carolina (Noon February 28, 2023) Blue Ridge Energy line technicians continue restoring power after over 2,500 members lost power due to last nights severe windstorm that brought down trees and damaged power lines across the cooperatives entire service area. Ashe-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Independence,. In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 19.80% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the North Carolina and Virginia mountains beginning 7:00 a.m. Friday and continuing through 7:00 p.m. If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative. moss.brennan@wataugademocrat.com, WATAUGA Watauga County Photographers Bonnie and Jonathan Burton were named SYNC Photographers of the Year at the High School Senior and Youth Portraits National Conference in February. nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com, Three vehicles involved in Tuesday afternoon accident in Jefferson, Gusty winds cause power outages, property damage, AppHealthCare reminds you to securely store your medicines and supplements, Lady Huskies open soccer season with 8-2 victory over North Surry, Boone Fairgrounds Raceway announces 2023 schedule, Fuel spill at Speedway gas station leaks across roadway on Tuesday, By Jillyan Mobley A 2005 Honda . chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com, The following information was provided by Appalachian Health Care. Like most counties in North Carolina, Ashe County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. Lie flat, covering your head with your hands for protection. 9 p.m.: Recent elections have seen Ashe, like almost all Appalachia counties, trend rapidly towards the Republican Party. Error! thunderstorms from NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032000- /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z/. 46 DEGREES IN THE FOOTHILLS WITH HIGHS AT 61. One person is facing 23 counts of animal cruelty. This content is imported from Facebook. For locals in Boone, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 341 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-040845- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier- 341, NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032000-/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z//O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,and Rainelle331 AM EST Fri Mar, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 405 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023 NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-030915-Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson- 405 AM EST Thu, NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-021715-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T1800Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,, Fire crews are working on controlling a brush fire in the area of 575 Windy Mountain Road in the Stony, (NC/VA) Blue Ridge Parkway managers announced today that an estimated 15.7 million recreation visitors enjoyed the 469-mile scenic park, Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 518 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2023 NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ009-015-016-021100- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Smyth-Grayson-Carroll- 518 PM, UPDATE Tuesday, Feb 28 3:50 pm ALL power has been restored to those affected. Chris Ward, 25-year-old K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, 61-year . Troopers were called to a fatal crash on U.S. 221 near Paul Goodman Road at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. Read moreBring the Heat 5K and Family Fun Run to take place on March 25, BLOWING ROCK If youre looking for a fun and rewarding work environment, look no further than Tweetsie Railroad, where Every day is an Adventure. Potential employees are invited to attend the parks annual Job Fair Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. chanda.richardson@ashepostandtimes.com, App State wrestling wins another SoCon Title, Local couple named Photographers of the Year at national competition, This week in the archives: Floods batter Ashe, bees make a comeback locally and Beta Club build team wins first place at state, Bring the Heat 5K and Family Fun Run to take place on March 25, Tweetsie Railroad hosting job fair on March 4, High Country Community Health receives Smiles for Kids dental care grant, Woodturners invited to first interest meeting, This week in the archives: Career focus, Presidents visit Ashe Library and High Country Grizzlies rewards children for reading, Tickets on sale for train excursion through the Smoky Mountains, Karen Mills and Tara Brown keep the audience smiling, Mountain Times, Watauga Democrat announced as presenting sponsors for Boonerang, App Theatre screening classic sports movie during March, Chatham Rabbits taking over the App Theatre stage on Feb. 24, Lees-McRae Theatre Arts highlights children's theatre with production of Roald Dahls 'James and the Giant Peach', Hood: Get off the voter ID merry-go-round. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head. No further information has been released at this time. Storms also raced through parts of Virginia with warnings issued in Grayson and Patrick counties. The organization aims to increase access to mental health services for first responders by eliminating barriers To stay on top of changing weather conditions be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app. WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM. Owing to its rural character Ashe County is a strongly Republican county, if not historically comparable to geographically similar Avery or Mitchell. BUT SUNSHINE PREVAILS AND WELL EXPECT TO SEE A LOT OF GOOD SUNSHINE LASTING ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE TRIAD. Joseph Lee Rhodes has been charged with the first-degree murder of Sasha Lee Naylor and the womans unborn child. Bishop Spangenberg wrote about his journey in Ashe in a diary that has been preserved by the Moravian church. Many family surnames noted in the 1800 Ashe County Census, Blevins, Hart, Bare, Barker, Stamper, Miller, Burkett, Gambill, Baldwin, and Ballou as a sample, are still present today. Plea deal confirms NC man who disappeared in 2000 was murdered. Breaking news out of Spartanburg County. The meeting began with organization founder Valerie Mailman introducing board members Tim Fox and Laura Wilson and the nonprofits mission in the High Country to the roughly 50 attendees. SO WE KNOW ITS GOING TO BE A LITTLE BIT COOLER. Crews said the fix was finished hours ahead of time. The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Ashe County Forest Ranger Anthony Farmer was one of many members from multiple departments that contained a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon, March 1, in the Stony Fork area of the Deep Gap Fire District. SO WERE STARTING TO DRY OUT EVERYWHERE. The sheriff's office says deputies shot a suspect as he was . Watch channel 9 for updates. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Avoid windows at all costs! The population density was 60 people per square mile (23/km2). Elledge is currently being held without bond in the Ashe County Detention Center. The organization aims to increase access to mental health services for first responders by eliminating barriers To stay on top of changing weather conditions be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app. The competitive grants administered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, with funding provided through the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission are awarded to innovative projects aimed at diversifying, expanding or implementing new entrepreneurial plans WEST JEFFERSON - A diesel fuel spill on Feb. 28 leaked across the parking lot and into the road as the West Jefferson Fire Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked to clean up the spill. Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,. Crime. Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney. Take the time now to secure loose objects.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereGet the latest Weather Alerts hereReal-time weather updates: Severe Thunderstorms moving through areaKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TORNADO WATCH AND TORNADO WARNING?SEVERE STORM AND TORNADO SAFETY TIPS From the National Weather Service and Red Cross In general, get as low as you can. Submission deadline for current week publication is 9 a.m Read moreFaith Notes, WEST JEFFERSON - A diesel fuel spill on Feb. 28 leaked across the parking lot and into the road as the West Jefferson Fire Department and the Read moreFuel spill at Speedway gas station leaks across roadway on Tuesday, BOONE The newly formed Responder Wellness Coalition reached multiple high country agencies at one of its first meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Read moreResponder Wellness Coalition reaches more than 15 agencies at informational meeting, JEFFERSON Back in 2017, Charity Ballou gathered her peers, friends, family and colleagues to give back to the community and those in need. [24] The newspaper is owned by Adams Publishing Group, which also . The arrest stems from a Jan. 26 incident. Four juveniles were charged following a home invasion in Alexander County Thursday morning. YOU HAD FOG THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE DAY AND THEN YOU FINALLY WARMED UP AND SAW THOSE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ROLL THROUGH. He is charged with seven counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The trac Read moreBoone Fairgrounds Raceway announces 2023 schedule, Chanda Richardson Troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt. It is a weekly, paid circulation newspaper that is published every Wednesday with breaking news posted immediately on ashepostandtimes.com. Medicaid expansion breakthrough announced by NC legislators Asheville, Buncombe living wage shoots up to $20.10 an hour Records reveal new information in police shooting of Murphy man Summers typically average around 80F or 26.7C. Deep Gap Fire Department, Boone Fire, the North Carolina Forest Service, Watauga County Emergency Management, the Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office and Watauga County Rescue all responded to the scene. If you are interested in meeting fellow woodturners, getting into woodturning and sharing ideas with those alike, check out the Woodturners meeting on March 25 in the Community Room of the Ashe County Public Library at 10 a.m. Read moreWoodturners invited to first interest meeting, Editors note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). If strong winds and flying debris occur while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and engine running. Take the time now to secure loose objects. In mobile homes: mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes. If you have any information please call Ashe County Crimestoppers at (336) 846-4188. The vehicles North Carolina license plate is EK-1892. BOONE The Tuesday Morning in Boone will close sometime in March after the company filed for bankruptcy. I KNOW. Martin: Can a 25-year-old woman be a great political party chair? There were 11,755 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 1 Houston, Angela Bassett: I wasn't robbed of Oscars success, Cameron Diaz 'is really enjoying her acting return', Gigi Hadid hopes Next in Fashion inspires viewers, Jennifer Hudson 'didn't need to win American Idol'. SO MORE SPORADIC OUTAGES AND TREES COULD ALSO CAUSE SOME OF THOSE LINES TO COME DOWN. Law enforcement officers were given a description of the suspects vehicle and shortly after, a West Jefferson police officer found one matching the description pull into the parking lot of a Lowes. In Ashe County, the damage was the most extensive with broken power poles and line damage affecting NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271615- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T1200Z/. The county is under a winter storm warning, with potential for a large amount of snow. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.39 males. In Ashe County, the damage was the most extensive with broken power poles and line damage affecting NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271615- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T1200Z/. The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement, or safe room. SO TAKING DOWN SOME TREE LIMBS ALSO CAUSING SOME SPORADIC POWER OUTAGES FOR US, TOO.