Grandfather Vineyard and Winery unveils new bridge
BANNER ELK — A new bridge at Grandfather Vineyard and Winery was unveiled Sunday afternoon, June 14, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by wine club members and community supporters.
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Safe driving habits can help teens with their insurance premiums
It’s no secret that having a teen driver in your household will jack up automobile insurance premiums.
NCDIT encourages participation in second state Digital Opportunity Survey; promotes resources for digital s...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) urges the public to participate in the State’s second Digital Opportunity Survey to share updates on their needs for affordable high-speed
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.
'Grandfather Presents: The Grizzly Forager Family' to kick off speaker series July 23
LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that tickets for the first presentation of the Grandfather Presents 202...
600 volunteers expected to pack 175,000 meals at June 20 WNC hunger relief event
NEWLAND — Twenty months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, community leaders, volunteers and nonprofit partners will gather in Avery County to address a challenge that continues long...
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.
Banner Elk gas line relocation project to extend working hours this week
BANNER ELK — The current gas line relocation project on Highway 184 near Dobbins Road will be working through extended daylight hours this week.
Avery-Mitchell, Mountain View Correctional Institutions to host June 16 hiring event as state pushes to str...
BURNSVILLE — The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) will host a combined hiring event for correctional officer candidates on Tuesday, June 16, offering full-time and part-time career opp...
Mitchell County Animal Rescue launches new "Trail Buddies" program with community celebration
SPRUCE PINE – Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) is excited to announce the launch of Trail Buddies, an innovative new volunteer program that gives shelter dogs a much-needed break from
Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Service returns at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
BANNER ELK — The community is invited to the 22nd annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan worship service at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. On
Lees-McRae College sports roundup
Dallas Renzi named Director of Sports Broadcasting/Assistant Sports Information Director
Lane closures extended for Avery County utility relocation
BANNER ELK – Lane closures will continue for approximately two weeks in Avery County while a utility company relocates a gas line ahead of an upcoming N.C. Department of Transportation
Cannon Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from Joint Commission
LINVILLE – Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Acute Stroke Ready Certific...
Daymark counselor talks addiction, mental health, recovery in Avery County
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Carolina are not immune to the issue. Danielle
An Appalachian Summer Festival opens June 27 with an All-Star Schaefer Spotlight Series
BOONE — As An Appalachian Summer Festival prepares to launch its 42nd season on June 27, the Schaefer Spotlight Series brings a star-studded lineup of iconic performers and genre-defying artists
Local studio to perform in America’s 250th Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
BOONE — Appalachian Rhythm Clogging & Dance will take its mountain traditions to the nation’s capital this July 4, performing in the National Independence Day Parade as part of America’s
From moonshine roads to muscle cars: Newland's Independence Day Car Show celebrates deep mountain automotiv...
NEWLAND — On Independence Day, families across Avery County will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But many will observe another tradition: the Fourth of July Car, Truck and Motorcycle
Eclectic Nest & Closet celebrates first anniversary at new location with Open House
ELK PARK — On a sunny Saturday afternoon, guitar and harmonica sounds filled the air around the restored building along U.S. 19E as customers browsed imported Italian fashions, sampled Greek
Elk Park deals with myriad water issues
ELK PARK — After purchasing their Elk Park home in July of 2025, Thomas and Denise Rizzo began noticing an abnormally high water bill. Their meter indicated that nothing was
Summer break brings food security challenges for mountain families
AVERY COUNTY — For many families across the High Country, the end of the school year marks more than the start of summer vacation. Nationally, food security advocates have long
Avery Connect kicks off summer program with annual welcome dinner
ELK PARK — The barn of Elk River Evergreens was filled with laughter and the smell of smoked brisket as Avery Connect welcomed students and families to share a meal
Freedom Life founder discusses reentry programs, rural communities and transformations
Freedom Life founder discusses reentry programs, rural communities and transformations
Commissioners adopt $42.45M budget, review opioid funding recommendations, development matters
Commissioners adopt $42.45M budget, review opioid funding recommendations, development matters