Avery Journal Online

A task force charged with determining compensation methods for forced sterilization victims in North CarolinaRead more...

Avery County Board of Commissioners has accepted Avery County Humane Society’s offer to purchase the land currently occupied by its new Avery County Adoption and Education Center. Read more...

Following a month hiatus, the agenda for the February meeting of Banner Elk Town Council was a full one.Read more...

Wisconsin-based foundation demands removal of 10 Commandments from Newland Town Hall

Where do the 10 Commandments belong? According to Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of Madison, Wis., based Freedom From Religion Foundation, they do not belong on the walls of Newland Town Hall.Read more...

Town of Beech Mountain has worked to provide a doggone good time for dogs and dog lovers with the creation of its dog park positioned in the middle of town. While the park is still approaching completion, the enclosures have been completed, allowing the park to open to the public ahead of schedule. Read more...

Where do the 10 Commandments belong? According to Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of Madison, Wis., based Freedom From Religion Foundation, they do not belong on the walls of Newland Town Hall.

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Could the death of Jacob Ollis’ daughter in 2008 shed light on the death of his son in 2011?Read more...

Elk Park is moving closer to a new town hall.Read more...

The time has come for Avery County leaders to step up to the starting line for this year’s race.Read more...

County begins discussions for phase three in courthouse renovationsRead more...

The banquet’s biggest award, Avery County Farm Family of the Year, went to Herman and Leona Smith in recognition of the long history of farming in the Smith family throughout its four current generations.
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Jake (Jacob) Michael Ollis is still in the custody of Avery County Sheriff’s Office, according to Avery Sheriff Kevin Frye. Read more...

While cycling with six other LMC cyclists, Michael Rozelle was struck by a car on Hickory Nut Gap Road on Friday, Jan. 20.Read more...

As of presstime, Avery County Schools has seen only three snow days so far in the 2011-12 school year, a remarkably low count for the beginning of February. Typically a fixture of the school schedule in late December and JanuaryRead more...

Avery County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects Avery County Schools’ cafeterias on a regular basis. Health inspection scores are based on many things such as cleanliness, proper food temperatures, equipment and maintenance of the building. Read more...

The annual Avery County Farm City Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 4, with a snow date of Saturday, Feb. 18.Read more...

When a child is burned, costs for expert care can be a burden for a family. For families of young burn victims in Avery and Mitchell counties, however, a new resource will be available to help.Read more...

The annual Avery County Farm City Banquet is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Crossnore Baptist Church, with a snow date of Feb.18.Read more...

Newland Business Association held its first meeting of 2012 at Cannon Memorial at the invitation of Jim Richardson, CEO of Williams YMCA of Avery County.Read more...

Last week, Avery County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is investigating the death of a six-week-old infant, Colton Ollis.Read more...