Avery County
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Feb- 2026 -13 February
Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Sparta, North Carolina
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake Details Magnitude: 2.2…
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Jan- 2026 -13 January
Avery County warming shelter on standby ahead of winter weather
AVERY COUNTY – Avery County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the incoming weather system and has placed a warming shelter…
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9 January
Avery County awarded $5 million for new senior center after Helene damage
AVERY COUNTY – Avery County has been awarded $5 million through the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Community Development Block…
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3 January
Minor earthquake in Avery County early Saturday morning
AVERY COUNTY – A minor earthquake was recorded in Avery County early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.…
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Nov- 2025 -20 November
Banner Elk Fire Rescue Statement on Historic 160-Acre Wildfire
On the afternoon of November 17, 2025, our community faced one of the most significant wildfires in recent memory. Reports…
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17 November
Fire fighters from multiple departments battling a brush fire on Banner Elk Highway in Avery County
Tuesday, November 18, 1:15 PM – The Avery County Sheriff's Office wants to update the public on the fire from…
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Sep- 2025 -30 September
Avery County Sheriff’s Office and LiveWell Avery Release New Video to Help Community Members Access Sheriff’s App
NEWLAND, N.C. – The Avery County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with LiveWell Avery, has released a new video explainer to…
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21 September
Avery County Day of Remembrance & Honor to take place marking one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene
Avery County will come together on Saturday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. at the Avery Square for a solemn yet…
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10 September
The Avery County Young Professionals’ First Annual “Rock the Ridge” Raises Over $35,000 for Avery County Classrooms
BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Avery County Young Professionals (ACYP) hosted their first annual Rockthe Ridge fundraiser on Saturday, August…
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3 September
Avery County Authorizes $215,000 in FY2025–2026 Opioid Settlement Grants to Support Local Organizations
NEWLAND, N.C. – The Avery County Board of Commissioners has approved the allocation of$215,000 from the county’s national opioid settlement…
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