App State team uncovers ancient #NativeAmerican campsite in #AsheCounty

Ciara Lankford
Fri, August 8, 2025

BOONE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — "Appalachian State University archaeologists have discovered an early Native American campsite right under a vegetable garden at the university’s Blackburn Vannoy Estate and Farm in Ashe County.

"According to App State, the site was uncovered during a summer dig led by Dr. Alice Wright, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology.

"Among the finds were stone tools, pottery pieces, a fire hearth, and a storage pit…all pointing to a place where people once gathered, cooked, and lived.

"Wright said one of the most exciting artifacts was a sharpened quartz point, likely broken during a hunt and later reused as a tool for scraping animal hides.

"The items reportedly date back as far as 8,000 years, covering the late Archaic to Woodland periods. Wright believes people kept returning to this spot because of its rich soil, nearby stream, and close access to the New River."

Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/app-state-team-uncovers-ancient-154447490.html

FMI about the dig:
https://today.appstate.edu/2025/07/25/blackburn-vannoy

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#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina #AsheCounty 10/07/24 11:00 am edt

From Ashe County Emergency Management on FB: Please see the following PSA From Upper Mountain Research Station

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Ashe County Emergency Management remains committed to providing reliable communication tools during this critical time. Our team is closely monitoring the situation, and we will continue to update the public as new resources become available.

Stay safe, and remember that these resources are here for you. Together, we can weather the storm.
For more information and updates, please visit our official website or follow us on social media.

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This will ensure that you can make and receive calls while using the satellite internet at one of these fire department sites. You can also browse the internet, stay connected with loved ones, and access critical emergency updates.

We also advise downloading offline maps to your mobile device before entering areas with limited service, as this will allow you to navigate safely and effectively during the storm.

In Progress: We are working diligently to bring Creston Volunteer Fire Department online later today, further expanding our county-wide coverage. Please stay tuned for updates.

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Installed Locations:
Pond Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: PondMTNFD
Password: Emergency
Lansing Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: LansingFD
Password: Emergency
Warrensville Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: WarrensvilleFD
Password: Emergency
Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: Starlink - Glendale Springs
Password: Station16
Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: Starlink - Fleetwood
Password: Fleetwood2024
Todd Volunteer Fire Department
SSID: Starlink - Todd VFD
Password: Todd2024

If you're traveling through or planning to visit these areas, please enable Wi-Fi calling on your mobile device…

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From Ashe County NC Emergency Management 7:00 am EDt:

Ashe County Emergency Management Expands Satellite Internet Access in Response to Helene

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure connectivity during the impact of the Helene storm, Ashe County Emergency Management has successfully installed Starlink Satellite Internet at several key locations across the county. These stations are now available to the public, providing essential internet access and communication services in areas with limited or no cellular coverage.

1840s Appalachian Primitive Baptist church https://youtu.be/TlqFf8-3o60?si=-BST4cj_kUDp8GWw
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