The Avery Journal-Times

09/25/2025

“The repairs and replacements on those roads will improve their resilience to future flood events."

Many roads and bridges in the High Country were severely damaged or destroyed when Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina. The storm damaged nearly 9,400 sites, resulting in the

09/25/2025

Avery Journal-Times Editor Jamie Shell and Avery Vikings Head Football Coach Ethan Farmer discuss this week's Homecoming football contest against Owen.

Avery Journal-Times Editor Jamie Shell and Avery Vikings Head Football Coach Ethan Farmer discuss this week's Homecoming football contest against Owen (Friday, 7:30 p.m.).

09/24/2025

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In the final days of September last year, as Hurricane Helene crept closer to the North Carolina mountains, Avery County officials knew the storm would be different. Forecasts warned of

09/24/2025

Front page this week, we recognize and look back at the tragedy of Hurricane Helene. Check out the stories now at https://www.averyjournal.com or pick up a copy in town!

09/24/2025

Their halftime performance acknowledges the devastation caused by the storm while celebrating the resilience and spirit of recovery that have defined the Appalachian region.

NEWLAND — Last year, the Avery Viking Band had a show called “Appalachian Fantasy” featuring music inspired by the region with familiar closing sing-along songs like “Take Me Home, Country

09/24/2025

“We’re honored to support local nonprofits and community organizations through our grants,” said Brian Whitfield, advisory board president of the Avery Community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy is key to building stronger communities.”

AVERY COUNTY — The Avery Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has announced $8,720 in grants to 10 organizations supporting the local community.

09/24/2025

Avery suffered a setback in its conference-opening football game last week at Madison.

MARSHALL — Nothing seemed to want to cooperate with the Vikings in its Western Highlands Conference-opening game at Madison High School. For starters, the Vikings and Patriots were unable to

09/23/2025

Longtime assistant coach will take reins of vaunted grappling program.

NEWLAND — For years, and even decades, there are names who have been synonymous with the Avery Wrestling program for their achievements and championships. Over the course of recent dominance

09/22/2025

On Sept. 27, the NPS invites park neighbors and visitors to participate in multiple service projects and a wide variety of programs to mark both National Public Lands Day as well as the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene.

NC/VA — On Saturday, Sept. 27, the National Park Service invites park neighbors and visitors to participate in multiple service projects and a wide variety of programs to mark both

09/22/2025

Please join us for the Avery High Homecoming this Friday beginning at 4:00. Due to construction, the end of the parade will be in the old senior center parking lot.

09/20/2025

Postponed football game from last night will now start at 6:30 tonight.

09/19/2025

AJT Editor Jamie Shell catches up with Vikings Football head coach Ethan Farmer to discuss this week's Western Highlands Conference opener at Madison.

NEWLAND — AJT Editor Jamie Shell catches up with Vikings Football head coach Ethan Farmer to discuss this week's Western Highlands Conference opener at Madison.