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Youth wrestling camp scheduled next week.
07/16/2025

Youth wrestling camp scheduled next week.

NEWLAND — Dogtown Avery County Youth Activities is presenting a three-day Wrestling Camp, held Wednesday through Friday, July 23 to 25, at the club's location of 1890 Millers Gap Highway

Reminder from the insurance commission on the danger of heat accumulation inside of automobiles in the summer.
07/14/2025

Reminder from the insurance commission on the danger of heat accumulation inside of automobiles in the summer.

When we get inside a car that has been outside on a hot summer day it can feel like an oven. Such heat can become deadly if a child is

Banner Elk celebrated Independence Day with its annual popular parade and Party in the Park.
07/13/2025

Banner Elk celebrated Independence Day with its annual popular parade and Party in the Park.

BANNER ELK — Banner Elk held its usual major day of festivities to celebrate the Fourth of July, from its downtown parade to its Party in the Park before a

Scenes from recent holiday parade and celebration in Minneapolis community.
07/13/2025

Scenes from recent holiday parade and celebration in Minneapolis community.

MINNEAPOLIS — The community of Minneapolis celebrated the Fourth of July with multiple activities last week, including a concert and fireworks on July 3 at the grounds of the former

Purchase allows for continued preservation of Waterfalls Park, including enhancements.
07/12/2025

Purchase allows for continued preservation of Waterfalls Park, including enhancements.

NEWLAND — The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently purchased the 92-acre tract known as Waterfalls Park in Newland. The nonprofit conservation organization purchased the land to protect it from

Filing period for municipal elections continues through July 18.
07/11/2025

Filing period for municipal elections continues through July 18.

AVERY COUNTY — Candidate filing for 2025 municipal elections opened on Monday, July 7, and will run through noon on Friday, July 18.

Several new laws took effect in NC beginning July 1.
07/11/2025

Several new laws took effect in NC beginning July 1.

(The Center Square) – Better prevention of human trafficking activity in the vacation rental and lodging industries is anticipated with a new law taking effect Tuesday.

Two separate lightning strikes sparked a structure fire and potentially injured one person in Beech Mountain on Wednesda...
07/10/2025

Two separate lightning strikes sparked a structure fire and potentially injured one person in Beech Mountain on Wednesday.

BEECH MOUNTAIN — Two separate lightning strikes sparked a structure fire and potentially injured one person in Beech Mountain on Wednesday.

Elk River Falls and trails will reopen to the public on Friday following extensive debris cleanup and repair work in the...
07/10/2025

Elk River Falls and trails will reopen to the public on Friday following extensive debris cleanup and repair work in the area, according to USDA and US Forest Service.

ELK PARK — The USDA Forest Service will reopen the Elk River Falls Area on the Pisgah National Forest’s Appalachian Ranger District on Friday, July 11, following several months of

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games hosts 69th edition this weekend.
07/10/2025

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games hosts 69th edition this weekend.

LINVILLE — The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 10, continuing through Sunday, July 13.

Avery County Commissioners recognized county employees and discussed the county’s ongoing housing challenges.
07/10/2025

Avery County Commissioners recognized county employees and discussed the county’s ongoing housing challenges.

AVERY COUNTY — The Avery County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, with a focus on recognizing public service and discussing the county’s ongoing housing

County goes all out in celebration of America's 249th birthday.
07/10/2025

County goes all out in celebration of America's 249th birthday.

HIGH COUNTRY — Fourth of July celebrations lit up the High Country during the holiday weekend, as communities across Avery County came together to honor America’s independence with parades, fireworks,

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