Neighbors near and far pack 150,000 summer meals for Avery families
NEWLAND — From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, nearly 600 volunteers in clear plastic hairnets and white aprons stood shoulder-to-shoulder along assembly lines at the First
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Horn in the West opens 74th season June 26 during America 250 celebration
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA) proudly announces the opening of the 74th season of Horn in the West, the nation’s oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, on Friday,
Bluegrass stars Darin and Brooke Aldridge to perform at 'Singing on Grandfather'
LINVILLE — Since 1924, the beautiful natural wonder that is Grandfather Mountain in Avery County has been the location of the Singing on Grandfather gospel music event.
'Sentience' at Toe River Arts through August 1
SPRUCE PINE — Toe River Arts presents Sentience, an exhibition by Ken & Galen Sedberry of Sedberry Pottery, located in Burnsville, through August 1 at Kokol Gallery in Spruce Pine.
Highland Games set to return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows
LINVILLE – The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 9, continuing through Sunday, July 12.
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Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Located at the Historic Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk.
App State Football single-game ticket update
BOONE — App State Football fans will soon have the opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for 2026 home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium, while supplies last.
Mitch Banner: A life behind the wheel
AVERY COUNTY — Rain or shine, in balmy weather or on January days when graupel gives way to fat flurries, Mitch Banner is behind the wheel.
Avery Lane leads Greylock Thunder past Berkshire Force in Battle of the Berkshires opener
Behind a complete-game effort by Avery Lane and a four-run first inning, Greylock Thunder battled through harsh weather to defeat the Force in the opening game of the Battle of
In June, we celebrate cancer survivors, focus on gratitude for all the advances
It’s safe to say that every life, in some way, has been touched by cancer. If a person hasn’t been diagnosed themselves, they have a loved one, good friend, coworker,
Our Avery County: Avery County in the 1930s and 1940s
While it might be a common cliché that people were so poor they did not know a Great Depression was gripping the country, most people did know something was happening
WAMY Community Action raises $110,000 at annual 'Denim & Diamonds' fundraiser
BANNER ELK — WAMY Community Action is proud to announce that its annual "Denim & Diamonds" fundraiser raised $110,000 to support the fight against poverty in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and
Remembering a father on Father's Day
There can be many ways to classify a ”Father.” To the dads that take on the role of being a dedicated father to their children, this is truly a time
Rotary hosts monthly breakfast fundraiser for Habitat
Land Harbor Recreation was the setting for a pancake breakfast hosted by the Avery County Rotary Club on Saturday, June 13, to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event brought together
Viking Basketball Camp shares skills, roundball passion
NEWLAND — The Avery County High School Jr. Vikings Basketball Camp assisted aspiring future hoops stars with ample doses of basketball drills, games and fun during three days of activity
Children's Librarian Natasha Shannon brings to life Story Time, science and summer adventures
NEWLAND — Children know her as "Miss Natasha." Whether she is leading story time, guiding children through an art project, welcoming a visiting magician, or introducing them to dinosaurs, Natasha
Avery Softball program hosts successful Youth Softball Camp
NEWLAND — Avery High School Softball took to the diamond last week to host the annual Lady Vikings Softball Camp.
Avery County EMS receives $200K grant to bolster Community Paramedic Program
NEWLAND — The Avery County Emergency Medical Services has received a grant of $200,000 from the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program to support its Community Paramedic Program, a service
Town manager highlights ongoing Newland water, sewer upgrades
NEWLAND — Residents and businesses in the town of Newland have recently experienced a number of interruptions in water services as construction occurring around town continues to repair and install
Grandfather Mountain announces new offerings ahead of summer season
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is looking forward to the nearing summer months on the mountain filled with daily pro...
Wild success: Naturalist Cassie Payne's talk turns fear into fascination at Rock Gym
NEWLAND — On Tuesday afternoon, June 9, around 100 children and adults filled one side of the Avery Parks and Recreation Rock Gym for a nature presentation led by Cassie
Dellinger named new Avery Board of Elections Director
AVERY COUNTY — Avery County Board of Elections officially installed Fabienne Dellinger as its new elections director on June 9, placing her in charge of overseeing local elections, voter services
LMC adds baseball to athletics program, names Donnie Suttles inaugural head coach
BANNER ELK — Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Ed Winters announced on Monday, June 15, the addition of baseball as the college’s newest varsity sport and
Callista Flowers blooms anew after Helene's destruction
NEWLAND — Surrounded by family, friends and community supporters, Marley Miller officially celebrated the opening of Callista Flowers in downtown Newland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday.