County Schools
This former High School is now the location of Ashe County Middle School
Northwest Ashe
Ashe County is the only county in North Carolina to have one of these food-related manufacturing facilities
A Cheese Plant!
Where is the NC Zoo located at?
Asheboro, NC
This singer hopes she doesn't have a "Cruel Summer" after being shown on TV watching football games last fall
Taylor Swift
This mega-popular game developed by Epic Game Studios in Raleigh, NC offers a battle pass every new season and features concerts and skins of popular musical artists
Fortnite
This former High School is now the home of Family Central
Ashe Central HS
What is the name of Ashe County's longtime movie theater, owned by a former Ashe County teacher ?
Parkway Theater
This is the largest home in the United States and is a popular tourist attraction in the Asheville area
Biltmore House
This annual traditional music festival, founded by Doc Watson, is held in Wilkesboro every Spring since 1988
Merlefest
The first super popular video game character in the Arcades burst onto the scene in the early 1980's. His wife's game was even more popular with classic gamers.
Pac Man
This former high school, located in West Jefferson, sported green and white colors and was closed down when the new high school was built
Beaver Creek HS
This railroad used to run through Ashe County (and has a mural painted on a building now)
The Virginia Creeper
This popular scenic route runs from Asheville all the way to Roanoke, VA and features breath-taking views
Blue Ridge Parkway
This country singer is known for hits "Last Night" and "Thinkin' Bout Me"
Morgan Wallen
This game came packed in with the original Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Super Mario Bros.
This historic Ashe County school, known for its large stone building that still stands today, operated from 1938 to 1994 as a high school and then an elementary school before being replaced by Blue Ridge Elementary.
Lansing School
People used to come from all over the country to drink water from this Ashe County spot, first discovered in 1884
Healing Springs
This historic track is the home of the NASCAR All-Star Race
North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway
This popular DJ is known for hit songs such as "Happier", performing a concert in Fortnite, and his signature headwear that covers his face
Marshmello
This racing game franchise features Motorsport and Horizon games for Xbox and PC platforms.
FORZA
This current substitute teacher was the first principal of Ashe County High School
This was the 1st major fast food franchise to come to Ashe County (in the 1970's)
Hardees
This mountain tourist attraction is famous for it's "mile-high swinging" bridge and includes a wildlife exhibit
Grandfather Mountain
This radio station has served the high country for decades and can be listened to on 580 AM as well as on FM radio
WKSK
This classic computer educational game has taught generations of school children what it was like to "head west" in the pioneer days. Don't catch dysentery!
The Oregon Trail