Avery County
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Mar- 2026 -19 March
Avery County Launches Special Occupant Sticker Program to Help First Responders Assist Residents with Autism, Special Needs
Avery County EMS, the Avery County Sheriff's Department, and Avery County Emergency Management have joined forces to launch a Special…
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18 March
Avery County Schools Names Dr. Michael Murray as Interim Superintendent; Dr. Burleson Resigns
The Avery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Michael L. Murray to serve as Interim Superintendent of 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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