Avery County

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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COMMUNITY UPDATE – Toe River Health District Conducting TB Investigation in Avery County

August 1, 2025 Newland, N.C. – Last week, the Toe River Health District was notified of an individual with possible…

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Toe River Health District Conducting TB Investigation in Avery County

Newland, N.C. – Toe River Health District is working with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division…

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