Latest Community News and Events...
Avery elementary schools complete Penny Challenge
Avery County elementary students collected their loose change between March 19 and 30 and brought it to school for the Penny Challenge hosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.Read more...
Avery County Schools honors faculty and staff at annual banquet
At its annual Employee of the Year Banquet, Avery County Schools recognized some of its most dedicated and exceptional employees.Read more...
Taste of Avery returns May 24
Avery County Chamber of Commerce will offer a unique opportunity to sample some of the best cuisine Avery County has to offer with its 2nd annual “Taste of Avery,” an event designed to give local chefs an opportunity to put their skills on display and give food lovers a chance to enjoy and appreciate the chefs’ hard work. Read more...
Crossnore alum keynotes National Residential Education Day
Crossnore School alum Greg Goulds addressed students, staff and guests at the Mariam Cannon Hayes Fine Arts Building on National Residential Education Day, May 4, on the campus of The Crossnore School. Read more...
Mower racing coming to Avery County
Ever wondered how fast your mower could go with a little work?
Find out first hand at Avery County’s inaugural lawnmower race, sponsored by Avery County A&H
Fair. Read more...
Naturalist Weekend comes to Grandfather Mountain Friday to Sunday
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is hosting its annual Naturalist Weekend this Friday to Sunday, May 11 to 13.Read more...
Extraordinary Players presents "For EVER GREEN" May 15 and 16
It’s been more than 20 years since speech and language specialist Laurie Ryan took one of her nonverbal students who scarcely said “hi” or “bye” and signed him up to sing and dance in a talent show.Read more...
Highland Region Special Olympics at Avery County High School
Avery County hosted this year’s Highland Region Special Olympics event at Avery County High School’s McDonald Stadium.Read more...
Beech Mountain Community News 5.10.12
On Friday, May 4, Beech Mountain Community Center held a fish fry to honor our 2012 graduates from our community.Read more...
Midnight Masquerade: ACHS Prom 2012
Avery County High School students gathered for their 2012 prom, which sported a mysterious Midnight Masquerade theme.Read more...
Banner Elk Herb Festival prepares for fourth year
Connoisseurs of fresh herbs should mark their calendars for the 4th annual Banner Elk Herb Festival, slated for Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27.Read more...
Beech Mountain Community News 5.3.12
Hello again, and I hope everyone is doing well. As we are leaving April, and coming into the month of May, there are many exciting events taking place in the Beech Mountain community.Read more...
Boone Bike Rally comes to High Country Fairgrounds June 1 and 2
The High Country’s largest and loudest biker extravaganza returns, and it’s bigger and better than ever.Read more...
From the Superintendent’s Desk: end-of-year preparations begin
This school year is quickly coming to a successful close, which always indicates End-of-Grade testing, exams, awards programs and other end of the year celebrations.Read more...
Bandafalooza 2012
Avery County’s middle school and high school bands gathered together for a joint concert to demonstrate what a year’s worth of hard work, dedication and endless hours of practice can accomplish.Read more...
Old rail provides new addition to historic depot
The historic Old Linville Depot receives a notable new upgrade in its restoration process: A 66-foot stretch of original, 100-year-old, narrow-gauge railroad track.Read more...
Beech Mountain Community News 4.26.12
Station No. 2 (Buckeye Road) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 21. Come out and support Fall Creek Fire Department.Read more...
Hall of Legends event honors Avery Citizens June 24
A special celebration honoring 10 of Avery County’s best-known citizens will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, at the new Hugh Chapman Center for Families. The center, part of the Williams YMCA of Avery County and located on the campus of Cannon Memorial Hospital in LinvilleRead more...
Brown Mountain Lights Photo and Video Contest announced
Although people have seen the Brown Mountain Lights for hundreds of years, only a few photos and videos exist of the mysteriously glowing orbs.Read more...
Avery Celebrations
Winters turns 90
Clara Potts Winters, formerly of Banner Elk, was honored for her 90th birthday in Forest City on March 18, 2012.Read more...
Jonah Jerome Arnett
Matthew and Barbara Arnett of Elk Park announce the birth of their son, Jonah Jerome Arnett. Read more...
Mason Allan Shell
Mark and Tiffany Shell of Roan Mountain, Tenn. announce the birth of their son, Mason Allan Shell. Read more...
Kylynn and Brooklynn turn 1
Kylynn and Brooklynn Puckett celebrated their first birthday on April 7, 2012. Read more...
Dryden Taft Smith-Gall
Mary Katherine Smith-Gall and Andrew Gall announce the birth of
their son, Dryden Taft Smith-Gall, who was born at 7:25 a.m. on April 14, 2012, at Blue Ridge
Regional Hospital.Read more...
Natalie Nicole Bryan
Sheena Yates and Noah Bryan announce the birth of their daughter, Natalie Nichole Bryan, who was born on April 28, 2012, at Blue Ridge Hospital. Read more...
Winters turns 90
Clara Potts Winters, formerly of Banner Elk, was honored for her 90th birthday in Forest City on March 18, 2012.Read more...
Liliana Gabriel Vargus
Max Gabriel Queriapa and Maria Vargas Silva announce the birth of their daughter, Liliana Gabriel Vargus. Read more...
Hamby completes basic training, celebrates birthday
James-Carol and sister, Jessica, would like to congratulate Martin Hamby on completing basic training in Fort Benning, Ga.Read more...
Morris awarded philosophy doctorate
Russell A. Morris was recently awarded the doctor of philosophy degree in theology from the Postgraduate School of South African Theological Seminary.Read more...
Linville Lodge 489 AF & AM presents longevity awards
On March 25, members of Linville Lodge 489 A.F. & A.M. visited Brother Don Kincaid and presented him with his 60-year Diamond Jubilee pin and certificate.Read more...
Frank Presbyterian turns 100
Frank Presbyterian Church (formerly Slippery Hill Presbyterian Church) celebrated 100 years of ministry on April 22, 2012Read more...
Willow Brook Brewer
Chris Jr. and Melinda Brewer of Newland announce the birth of their daughter, Willow Brook Brewer. Read more...
Adrianna Mae Cashion
Michael and LouAnn Cashion of Bakersville announce the birth of their daughter, Adrianna Mae Cashion. Read more...
Sudderth is MDP (Missing During Party)
Do you know the whereabouts of one Tom Sudderth?Read more...
Addison turns 1
Addison Buchanan celebrated her first birthday on March 30, 2012.Read more...
Madison Michelle Miles
Ben Miles and Brandi Riddle announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Michelle Miles, who was born on April 11, 2012, at Cannon’s New Life Center.Read more...
Fay turns 90
Fay Justice Vance was honored at a reception to celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Mountain Glen in Newland. Read more...
Yoselin Aguilar
Maria Alejo and Nivardo Aguilar announce the birth of their daughter, Yoselin Aguilar, who was born at 8:45 a.m. on March 20, 2012, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Read more...