Jefferson NewsLocal news for Jefferson, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.ACAFT seeks praise for veterans and active duty military- July 11, 2008 The Ashe County Armed Forces Tribute seeks to provide individuals with opportunities to express admiration, respect and appreciation to Veterans and Active Military through a variety of avenues.http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/acaft-seeks-praise-for-veterans-and-active-... Former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms' Funeral Tuesday- July 9, 2008 Former Senator Jesse Helms will lie in state at the Hayes Barton Church in Raleigh Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/former-u-s-senator-jesse-helms-funeral-tues... Jesse Helms dies- July 7, 2008 Former Sen. Jesse Helms, an unyielding champion of the conservative movement who spent three combative and sometimes caustic decades in Congress, where he relished his battles against liberals, Communists and ...http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/jesse-helms-dies?fromrss=1 Reaction to the death of Jesse Helms- July 5, 2008 Reaction to the death of former North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms, who died on the Fourth of July at age 86: "Jesse Helms was a kind, decent, and humble man and a passionate defender of what he called "the ...http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/reaction-to-the-death-of-jesse-helms?fromrs... Backstreet Concert Draws a Crowd- July 3, 2008 It's the stuff that Norman Rockwell paintings are made of: small town smiling faces, kids running and playing, old folks holding hands, and a church steeple for a backdrop.http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/backstreet-concert-draws-a-crowd?fromrss=1 Forecasts say travel will edge down this Fourth- July 1, 2008 MCT REGIONAL NEWS By Jefferson George Jul. 1--Thanks to higher gas prices and airfares, Fourth of July travel is expected to tail off from last year.http://www.topix.net/city/jefferson-nc/2008/07/forecasts-say-travel-will-edge-down-this-fo... |