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Business Spotlight: Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course and Tom’s Custom Golf

Hidden among the numerous private golf courses dotting the High Country landscape lies a test for seasoned and novice golfer alike: Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course.

Graham To Keep Family Tradition Alive at Singing on the Mountain

Will Graham is keeping a family tradition alive in more ways than one as he takes the podium for the keynote address shortly after noon this Sunday, June 23, during Grandfather Mountain’s 89th annual Singing on the Mountain.

Curtain rises on Jim Greene Memorial Concert July 20

Several of the top gospel groups in the area and the nation are coming to Newland on Saturday, July 20, for the second annual Jim Greene Memorial Concert at MacDonald Stadium on the campus of Avery High School.

NCDMV Tag and Tax Together plan scheduled to take affect this September

North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is changing how drivers pay for their tags and taxes.Read more...

Mountain Top Promotions’ Fine Art and Craft Show July 4 to 6

Mountain Top Promotions returns this summer with its ninth Fine Art and Craft Show at the old Banner Elk Elementary school field, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 4, 5 and 6. Admission is free, and parking is available on site.

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High Country Community Health to inhabit old Sherman’s location

A new 10,000-square-foot facility for medical, dental and behavioral health just took another step towards becoming a reality for Avery County.Read more...

ACS 2013 Blue Ridge Academy Graduation

On June 6, Avery County Schools’ Blue Ridge Academy hosted its first commencement graduation ceremony. Students, parents, school officials and community gathered at the YMCA Chapman Center to award students for completing high school graduation requirements. Read more...

McClure receives Jack Masters Award

For years, Jack Masters, "Mr. Banner Elk," presented awards to the students of Banner Elk Elementary School at its annual 5th grade commencement award ceremony. Masters passed away in February 2012, but his memory lives on with the Jack Masters Award by longtime colleague and friend, Frank Watts.
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Business Spotlight: Mayland Community College opening education, employment doors of opportunity

Whether it's attaining a GED, continuing education, the changing of a career path or bettering oneself for greater job opportunities, Avery County and the surrounding region has counted on Mayland Community College to help equip students of today for the present and future.Read more...

Camp and recreation roundup

This summer promises a variety of activities and events for children across the High Country. To add a summer camp, send an email with your camp information to info@averyjournal.com.

Banner Elk Town Council discusses budget, park project

During the Monday, June 10, meeting of Banner Elk Town Council, town manager Rick Owen provided to members a budget overview based on the council's previous budget sessions.Read more...

Business Spotlight: Avery Animal Hospital veterinarian and staff committed to local pets, animals

Veterinarian Brent Jewell has built his practice on customer service.Read more...

Boone Bike Rally revs motors, brings excitement to High Country

Fans and biking aficionados were not disappointed last weekend, as Boone Bike Rally rolled into the High Country with vendors, games, quality bands and more.Read more...

Avery High School commencement exercises Friday

Avery High School will host its annual commencement exercises at MacDonald Stadium at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, June 7. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be held in Avery High School gymnasium.Read more...

Sudderth donating hair to benefit Locks of Love, Stacey Clark

Larry Sudderth decided it was time for a haircut.Read more...

Avery County Board of Commissioners roundup

Avery County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 3, to evaluate support for High Country Community Health’s new initiative in Avery, discuss the future and use of the Avery CARES building, appoint residents to various boards and a commission and hear a county tax-collection report, among other agenda items. Read more...