The TIMELY TRUTH for this week is… CHANGE
If you’ve driven the Blue Ridge Parkway or wound your way up toward Grandfather Mountain around this time of year, you’ve seen it. The maples along the ridgelines begin blushing
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Our Avery County: Ferguson's Letter
From Boone or Foscoe in Watauga County, looking south, Grandfather Mountain has a very distinct appearance.
Beech Mountain seeks sustainable town center development
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The Town of Beech Mountain is hosting sessions for its Commercial District Planning Project, a two-decade sustainable development initiative aimed at creating a more walkable, mixed-use do...
Overmountain Men share Revolutionary War history at Riverside Elementary
GREEN VALLEY — The Overmountain Men visited Riverside Elementary School on Sept. 28 to share the story of the frontier militia who marched through Avery County in 1780 during the
School and county leaders revive middle school consolidation talk, retain all SROs despite reduced grant
NEWLAND — On Thursday, Oct. 1, Avery County leaders returned to the question of middle school consolidation, the issue that galvanized residents for several public forums in early spring. After
Report: Tourism generated hundreds in 2025 tax savings per High Country resident
The overlook on Howard Knob is one of the newest tourist attractions in the High Country.
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.
AMOREM is on your team in the fight against breast cancer
LENOIR — October is breast cancer awareness month, and AMOREM is a valuable partner in the fight against breast cancer.
NCHSAA announces Fall 2026 championship sites
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced the locations and dates for the 2026 fall sports championships.
Avery Soccer splits conference matches with Mitchell, Polk
Avery Soccer snapped a four-match winless streak, picking up its fourth win of the season last week in a shutout win over Mitchell in Ledger. The win came a pair
NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will no longer issue physical license plate stickers or printed registration cards, transitioning to a digital vehicle registration system as mandated by the General Assem...
Mayland Paramedic Program earns national accreditation
SPRUCE PINE — Students preparing to become paramedics at Mayland Community College now have another measure of confidence in the education they receive close to home: Mayland
AMOREM team members receive ‘Care As It Should Be’ awards
AMOREM is excited to share that two AMOREM team members were among the four recipients of this prestigious award: Deneen Moore, CNAII, and Chuck Crisp, FNP-C.
Coaches Show Special Interview with members of Avery offensive and defensive line
AJT Editor Jamie Shell interviews four members of the Avery Vikings Football line: Max Milliron, Connor Upthagrove, Tanner Lindecamp and Maverick Mora, about the team
UNC Health Appalachian and MAHEC Lecture Series honors legacy of Dr. Charles Baker
BOONE — For more than four decades, Dr. Charles Baker dedicated his career to caring for patients and strengthening health care in the High Country. Now, his commitment to medicine,
Avery roads recover from raging rivers
AVERY COUNTY — Two years ago, Hurricane Helene (downgraded to a tropical storm after slowing down over land) unleashed devastation across Western North Carolina, creating 9,469 road damage sites across
The eye of the storm
When it comes to weather, hurricanes are often a topic of conversation, especially with our intimate experience with them over time. I for one, love to watch the Weather Channel
Avery County Morrison Library launches Homeschool Huddle Program
NEWLAND — Avery County Morrison Public Library will offer a hHomeschool Huddle program starting this October in addition to its regularly scheduled programming.
Cutting spending can help boost retirement savings
Like most of us, you may someday want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Your ability to achieve this goal will depend on how much you save — but it also
Building faith one ramp at a time
Harold Stophel, born during the Great Depression, founded Grace Builders in Foscoe to construct accessibility ramps, completing 55 projects over 22 years through volunteer effort and community fundraising, w...
Local honey takes center stage at 11th Annual Mayland Black Jar Contest
BURNSVILLE — Which local beekeeper makes the best-tasting honey? Residents can help settle the question at the 11th annual Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.
Dreaming like Dolly: Banner Elk School celebrates World Dream Day
BANNER ELK — September 25 just happened to be World Dream Day, and at Banner Elk School, that means one thing: it is time for the House of Reveur to
Stein marks Helene anniversary in Ashe County, announces Elk Park culvert grant
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein visited Lansing, where all Main Street businesses have reopened, highlighting ongoing recovery efforts and announcing new l...
Avery County Arrest Report
Recent law enforcement activity in Avery County includes arrests for drug manufacturing and delivery, impaired driving, kidnapping, and probation violations. The Avery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the...