sentences:  In the North Carolina House of Representatives, Ashe County lies in the 93rd District, which also covers Watauga County and is represented by Democrat Ray Russell.In the North Carolina Senate, Ashe County lies in the 45th Senate District, which also covers Alleghany, Avery, Caldwell and Watauga Counties and is represented by Republican Deanna Ballard.The Ashe Post and Times is the newspaper of record for Ashe County, serving readers with the latest news and events throughout the county.