Avery County

Avery County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Unusual Door-to-Door Sales Activity

The Avery County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public to unusual door-to-door sales activity in the community. On June 22,…

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Avery County Sheriff’s Office request the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a possible “Blue Light Bandit”

The Avery County Sheriff's Office request the public's assistance in attempting to locate a possible “Blue Light Bandit” who may…

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Lane Closures Extended for Avery County Utility Relocation, Utility line relocation will continue through mid-June

BANNER ELK – Lane closures will continue for approximately two weeks in Avery County while a utility company relocates a…

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Newland Man Charged With Felony Child Abduction, Sexual Exploitation After Endangered Runaway Located in Wooded Area

NEWLAND, N.C. — A Newland man is facing multiple felony charges, including child abduction and sexual exploitation of a minor,…

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Avery County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Endangered Runaway Juvenile

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — The Avery County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 17-year-old…

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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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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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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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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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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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