The Avery Journal-Times

11/10/2025

Avery County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, November 10th. This decision is due to a winter weather advisory and uncertain snowfall amounts across the county.

We will also be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Avery County Schools would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the veterans for their service to our great nation.

Tomorrow will also provide an opportunity to test our remote learning systems and address any technical issues. Please follow your school’s remote learning plan.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety.

11/10/2025

❄️ Warming Shelter Information ❄️
With the upcoming cold weather and potential snow, Avery County wants to make sure everyone stays safe and warm.
In the event of a power outage, a Warming Shelter will be available for residents at:
📍 Avery County Parks & Recreation Rock Gym
185 Shady Street, Newland, NC

Please check Avery County’s official pages for updates on opening times and additional information as the weather develops.
Stay safe and take care of your neighbors! 💙

11/08/2025

Big Mike’s Postgame Report.

11/08/2025

Big Mike’s Halftime Report at North Rowan

11/08/2025

North Rowan football leading Avery 14-0. 2:16 1Q

11/07/2025

Big Mike’s Coffee Shop Pregame show

11/06/2025

Details regarding parking and tickets for Friday night’s high school football contest. Also note that game time is set for 7 pm, a half-hour earlier than usual regular season games.

Parking information about Friday's playoff game. North Rowan has a strict clear bag policy. You may purchase tickets on GoFan or at the gate with either cash or card. Game time is 7pm.

11/06/2025

AJT Editor Jamie Shell speaks with Avery Varsity Basketball Coach John Gage and players Jaxton Boone, Hunt Buchanan, Landon Liner, Oak Markland, and Hank Johnson about the upcoming Vikings Basketball season.

AJT Editor Jamie Shell speaks with Avery Varsity Basketball Coach John Gage and players Jaxton Boone, Hunt Buchanan, Landon Liner, Oak Markland, and Hank Johnson about the upcoming Vikings Basketball

11/06/2025

AJT speaks with members of the ACHS girls basketball program about the coming season.

Avery Journal-Times Editor Jamie Shell speaks with Avery Lady Vikings Head Basketball Coach Allison Phillips and team members Addison Herbert, Caroline Hollifield, Hallie Johnson and Marley Jones about the upcoming

11/05/2025

We are really excited to host this event to get everyone excited about our upcoming season! Everyone come out and show your Avery support and share!

11/05/2025

Among unofficial results are changes in leadership in Elk Park and Newland.

AVERY COUNTY — The voters of Avery County municipalities have spoken through the casting of ballots on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and the unofficial results are in.