Avery Journal-Times welcomes Davis as summer intern
NEWLAND — Mountain Times Publications and The Avery Journal-Times news team is pleased to welcome the addition of Appalachian State student Hope Davis as a summer intern with the newspaper.
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Avery County Schools announces pair of new staff additions
NEWLAND — Avery County Schools and interim superintendent Dr. Michael Murray have announced two new additions to the district
Scenes from area high school Prom events
Avery High School and Cloudland High School each held their annual Prom nights, dancing the night away and celebrating as the school year enters its final month. The following are
Run for Holland 5K unites community to celebrate inclusion
SPRUCE PINE — On a cool Saturday morning, May 2, a sizable crew congregated on 125 W. Tappan Street in front of the First Baptist Church. But they weren’t there
Social media friends don’t help overcome loneliness: study
The new research is a step toward filling a knowledge "gap" regarding social media’s role in loneliness.
Avery Rotary Pancake Breakfast returns May 16
Avery County Rotary Club is kicking off its 2026 All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast series on May 16 at the Linville Land Harbor Recreation Center, 20 Land Harbor Parkway, Linville, NC 28646.
Boone dispensaries brace as federal hemp ban looms
HIGH COUNTRY — Josh Lynd’s shelves are full. By November, most of what’s on them could be a federal crime.
After the execution of James G. Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over use of rap lyrics as evidence
Why do rap lyrics continue to be used to demonize people inside and outside the courtroom, in ways that no other art form has to contend with?
Philips profits double in first quarter
Philips said Wednesday its first-quarter profits had doubled, maintaining its sales forecasts as the Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer seeks to turn the page on a scandal involving faulty
Jade Evaul honored as ACS Teacher of the Year
NEWLAND — Avery County Schools honored its top educators Friday, May 1, during the annual Teacher of the Year celebration at Avery County High School’s student commons, recognizing eight school-level
Healthy Kids Day bridges families, resources at Williams YMCA
LINVILLE — Families filled both gyms and the parking lot of the Blackburn Athletic Facility on May 2 as the Williams YMCA of Avery County hosted its annual Healthy Kids
Vikings dive 'Beneath the Waves' at Prom
NEWLAND — Avery County High School juniors and seniors gathered Saturday night, May 2, at the Cooperative Extension Service Community Building for the annual prom. The 2026 theme was “Beneath
Ukraine reports strike as Kyiv's ceasefire due to begin
The unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv was due to take effect on Wednesday, but Ukraine accused Russia of new strikes just hours after attacks killed at least 28 people in
Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges
A man accused of murdering 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Australia
'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases
A blood test being conducted at the Medical Services Pacific mobile clinic in Suva
Pistons hold off Cavs to win series-opener
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a second-half rally to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 and take a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference
Rubio rising? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump -- so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not JD Vance.
Teen shooter kills two at Brazil school
A teenager shot dead two staff members and injured two other people, including an 11-year-old girl, on Tuesday in the latest school shooting to rock Brazil.
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing a desire to
Media gala suspect slapped with additional charge for shooting officer
Media gala suspect slapped with additional charge for shooting officer
Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking
Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking
Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of multi-year LIV deal
Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of multi-year LIV deal
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NFL star Diggs cleared of assaulting personal chef
NFL star Diggs cleared of assaulting personal chef