Yellow Mountain Enterprises marks half-century milestone
NEWLAND — Yellow Mountain Enterprises celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 13, with a festive dinner at the Avery County Ag Extension Building. More than 200 people attended to mark
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Home test: Big Red hosts Hampton in season opener
NEWLAND — Winter weights, a February firing (and brisk retention) of its head coach, its spring stretches, summer 7-on-7s and scrimmages are finally behind the Avery High School Vikings, as
Cloudland preps for regular season with final scrimmage
The Cloudland football team has wrapped up preparations for the 2026 season. The ‘Landers wrapped up preseason with the Carter County vs. Greene County Jamboree at South Greene. In a
Avery High School sports roundup
NEWLAND — Avery High School officially kicked off its fall sports regular season schedules with action in a trio of sports, turning in strong performances to open the 2026-27 school
Purchasing a homeowners’ policy? Consider these items
Whether you’re looking for an insurance policy for your first home or it’s coming time to renew the one for your current home, here are a few things to ponder
FRESH START: Johnson tabbed as superintendent of Avery County Schools
NEWLAND — In a special called meeting Friday afternoon, Aug. 14, the Avery County Board of Education moved into closed session for a vote. Upon returning to open session, the
Water repairs at Beech Mountain August 17
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The Town of Beech Mountain Public Works Department will be performing scheduled water repairs on Monday, Aug. 17, according to a release from the town. As a
Injured hikers carried off Grandfather Mountain in pair of weekend incidents
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — An injured hiker was carried out from Grandfather Mountain for the second consecutive day on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Heritage Park: County's agricultural hub, emergency lifeline
NEWLAND — As usual, Jason Dewitt filmed with his iPhone as Alton Medlin drove toward the Avery County Cooperative Extension complex one sunny July day. It was another "Ride-About," or
Local candidate Dr. Jamie Johnson named Avery County's next superintendent in 3 to 2 vote
NEWLAND — In a special called meeting that opened at 2 p.m. Friday, August 14, and moved straight from closed session to a vote, the Avery County Board of Education
From septic tanks to hellbenders: How MountainTrue is still cleaning up after Helene
BOONE — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, MountainTrue’s High Country team is still cleaning storm debris, testing the water quality and assisting homeowners with
Spleth exhibition at Kokol Gallery Aug. 15 to Sept. 26
SPRUCE PINE — Toe River Arts is proud to present Tom Spleth: Ain’t It Funny How Time Slips Away, an exhibition showcasing Tom’s studio practice over the decades.
Lady Vikings Volleyball hosts team camp to galvanize for coming season
NEWLAND — With the 2026 season-opening match just days away, the Avery Lady Vikings volleyball program took part in a week-long team camp at Viking Gym. Leading the camp was
Avery County Arrest Report
The following information is courtesy of the Avery County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Newland Aldermen wrestle with trailer park fines, garbage contract
NEWLAND — Newland Board of Aldermen spent its Aug. 4 meeting discussing an outdated resident contact list, a stalled garbage-contract decision and a derelict trailer park whose landlord has gone
Mike Smith announced as Men's Volleyball head coach
BANNER ELK — Lees-McRae College Director of Athletics and Club Sports Ed Winters announced the addition of Mike Smith as the head men’s volleyball coach. Smith recently served as the
Vikings gridders host Midnight Madness, face Draughn in weekend scrimmage
NEWLAND — With the calendar turning to August, the starting gate and the opening week of the high school football regular season is coming into focus.
Commissioners review school facility needs, airport growth
NEWLAND — Beyond a lengthy review of opioid settlement spending, Avery County Commissioners moved through a packed Aug. 3 agenda touching on a new airport terminal, ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery
In August, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital recognizes health unit coordinators and raises overdose awareness
SPRUCE PINE — With August upon us, it’s time to start getting our kids ready to go back to school, enjoy the final days of summer, and prepare for the
A&E Calendar
Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Located at the Historic Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk.
First Fruits Acai opens in Banner Elk with youth-focused mission
BANNER ELK — A new restaurant is bringing Acai bowls, smoothies, fresh fruit and a community-focused atmosphere to Banner Elk, where First Fruits Acai officially opened its doors Thursday, July
Margaret Lowman, Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg joins Grandfather Presents lineup on Oct. 1
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that tickets are on sale for the Oct. 1 event, “Grandfather Presents:...
Spruce Pine BBQ Festival returns October 3
SPRUCE PINE — It is BBQ time again in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and this year we are changing things up. We will finish up the
BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids
Back-to-school season is a popular time for families to post photos online. Are you taking the right steps to protect your personal information?