Avery County invites the community to "A Time of Remembrance" Sunday, Sept. 27, 2pm at Avery Square, dedicating a memorial bench to those lost in Hurricane Helene as the 2-year mark approaches. wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #HurricaneHelene
Avery County to Dedicate Memorial Bench for Hurricane Helene Victims Sept. 27
As the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene approaches, Avery County Government is inviting the community to come together for “A Time of Remembrance,” honoring the lives lost in the storm and dedicating...
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September 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Avery County invites the community to "A Time of Remembrance" Sunday, Sept. 27, 2pm at Avery Square, dedicating a memorial bench to those lost in Hurricane Helene as the 2-year mark approaches. wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #HurricaneHelene
Avery County faced 51 wildfires this year, threatening homes and properties while leveraging federal programs to mitigate risks and protect communities.
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County forester reports 51 wildfires and outlines federal mitigation work and planned projects
A forestry official reported on forest management and wildfire response in Avery County: 51 wildfires burned 277 acres over the past year, two record-setting fires threatened dozens of structures, and federal mitigation programs (DMP/CPP/EWP) have funded multiple projects and created road and fuel‑reduction work for landowners.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Avery County faced 51 wildfires this year, threatening homes and properties while leveraging federal programs to mitigate risks and protect communities.
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Nine agencies rescued an injured hiker from the Lost Cove Trail in Avery County Saturday afternoon, carrying the patient out via stokes basket across multiple river crossings. wataugaonline.com/multi-agency... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Multi-Agency Crews Rescue Injured Hiker on Lost Cove Trail
Crews from nine agencies worked together Friday afternoon to rescue a hiker injured on the Lost Cove Trail in Avery County, carrying the patient out over rugged terrain that included multiple river cr...
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September 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Nine agencies rescued an injured hiker from the Lost Cove Trail in Avery County Saturday afternoon, carrying the patient out via stokes basket across multiple river crossings. wataugaonline.com/multi-agency... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Avery County Sheriff's Office monitoring viral "Cat in the Hat" video trend after several local students viewed the content. No specific or credible threat identified; officials working with law enforcement partners out of caution. wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Avery County Sheriff's Office Monitoring "Cat in the Hat" Video Trend, No Credible Threat Identified
The Avery County Sheriff’s Office says it is monitoring a viral social media trend involving videos of the “Cat in the Hat” character, after learning that several Avery County students have received o...
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September 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Avery County Sheriff's Office monitoring viral "Cat in the Hat" video trend after several local students viewed the content. No specific or credible threat identified; officials working with law enforcement partners out of caution. wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
A multi-agency hoist rescue was carried out on Grandfather Mountain today after a hiker suffered a significant fall. NC Task Force 8 conducted the hoist, transferring the hiker to a medical helicopter. wataugaonline.com/hoist-rescue... #AveryCounty
Hoist Rescue on Grandfather Mountain After Hiker's Significant Fall
Around 12:00 today, Linville-Central was advised by Avery County 911 Communications of a hiker who had suffered a significant fall while hiking on Grandfather Mountain. With assistance from Linville V...
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August 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
A multi-agency hoist rescue was carried out on Grandfather Mountain today after a hiker suffered a significant fall. NC Task Force 8 conducted the hoist, transferring the hiker to a medical helicopter. wataugaonline.com/hoist-rescue... #AveryCounty
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering final demolition phases after 27 years vacant. wataugaonline.com/demolition-o... #BannerElk #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Demolition of Historic Banner Elk Hospital Enters Final Phase After 27 Years Vacant
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering the final phases of demolition, more than 27 years after the building was vacated. According to a recent update from Visit Bann...
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July 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering final demolition phases after 27 years vacant. wataugaonline.com/demolition-o... #BannerElk #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until 5:45 PM for Avery, Mitchell, and Caldwell counties. Line moving SE at 55 mph — 60 mph winds, nickel hail. Spruce Pine, Newland, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils impacted. Take shelter now. Watauga under separate SVR Warning until 5:30 PM. #AveryCounty
July 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until 5:45 PM for Avery, Mitchell, and Caldwell counties. Line moving SE at 55 mph — 60 mph winds, nickel hail. Spruce Pine, Newland, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils impacted. Take shelter now. Watauga under separate SVR Warning until 5:30 PM. #AveryCounty
WNC Alert: Sheriff Departments Search for "Blue Light Bandit" Along County Lines wnctimes.com/article/impe... #BlueLightBandit #McDowellCounty #AveryCounty #YanceyCounty #WNCnews #WesternNC #TrafficSafety #CommunityAlert #KnowYourRights #PoliceImpersonation #Asheville #LocalNews #StaySafeWNC
WNC Alert: Sheriff Departments Search for "Blue Light Bandit" Along County Lines | WNC Times
Impersonating an Officer: WNC Crime and Your Rights - Read the latest News news from Greaterf Asheville Area on WNC Times.
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June 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
WNC Alert: Sheriff Departments Search for "Blue Light Bandit" Along County Lines wnctimes.com/article/impe... #BlueLightBandit #McDowellCounty #AveryCounty #YanceyCounty #WNCnews #WesternNC #TrafficSafety #CommunityAlert #KnowYourRights #PoliceImpersonation #Asheville #LocalNews #StaySafeWNC
🚧 UPDATE: SR-184 lane closure near Dobbins Rd in Avery County extended through mid-June. Utility line relocation work continues. One lane closed with flaggers. Allow extra travel time. 📋 NCDOT
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Lane Closures Extended for Avery County Utility Relocation, Utility line relocation will continue through mid-June
BANNER ELK – Lane closures will continue for approximately two weeks in Avery County while a utility company relocates a gas line ahead of an upcoming N.C. Department of Transportation culvert replace...
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June 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
🚧 UPDATE: SR-184 lane closure near Dobbins Rd in Avery County extended through mid-June. Utility line relocation work continues. One lane closed with flaggers. Allow extra travel time. 📋 NCDOT
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Not your typical rescue call: Linville-Central Rescue Squad and Linville VFD pulled a mud-stuck cow back to greener pasture in Avery County Thursday. Avery County livestock agent on scene to keep it safe. wataugaonline.com/rescue-squad... #HighCountryNC #AveryCounty
Rescue Squad Pulls Cow From Mud Pit, Gets Her Back to Greener Pasture
A cow's Thursday afternoon adventure ended with a mud pit rescue in Avery County, as the Linville-Central Rescue Squad, Linville Volunteer Fire Department, and Avery County's livestock agent teamed up...
wataugaonline.com
June 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Not your typical rescue call: Linville-Central Rescue Squad and Linville VFD pulled a mud-stuck cow back to greener pasture in Avery County Thursday. Avery County livestock agent on scene to keep it safe. wataugaonline.com/rescue-squad... #HighCountryNC #AveryCounty
🚨 ENDANGERED RUNAWAY: Avery County SO seeking public's help locating 17-year-old Abbigayle "Abbie" Richardson. Last seen April 23 near the Avery County Courthouse. 5'2", 110 lbs, green eyes, white t-shirt and jeans, spiderweb tattoo on hand. Tips: 828-733-5855. #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
April 28, 2026 at 7:57 PM
🚨 ENDANGERED RUNAWAY: Avery County SO seeking public's help locating 17-year-old Abbigayle "Abbie" Richardson. Last seen April 23 near the Avery County Courthouse. 5'2", 110 lbs, green eyes, white t-shirt and jeans, spiderweb tattoo on hand. Tips: 828-733-5855. #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
✅ UPDATE: County Line brush fire in Avery County now 90% contained — up from 75% yesterday afternoon. Fire remains at 76 acres. Remarkable progress from 45% Wednesday night to 90% Friday afternoon. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Wildfire Closes US 19E at Avery/Mitchell Line; Second Fire Forces Ashe County Farm to Shut Down
UPDATE — Friday, April 24, 1:02 p.m.: The NC Forest Service public viewer is reporting 90 percent containment on the County Line brush fire in Avery County as of Friday afternoon. The fire remains at ...
wataugaonline.com
April 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
✅ UPDATE: County Line brush fire in Avery County now 90% contained — up from 75% yesterday afternoon. Fire remains at 76 acres. Remarkable progress from 45% Wednesday night to 90% Friday afternoon. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Wildfire Update: Beams Hill (Mitchell-Avery County Line) wnctimes.com/article/wild... #WNC #WNCnews #MitchellCounty #AveryCounty #WncMountains #WildFires #Fires #Update #LocalNews #NCNEWS #Asheville
Wildfire Update: Beams Hill (Mitchell-Avery County Line) | WNC Times
The Beams Hill wildfire, burning near the boundary of Mitchell and Avery counties, remains active this morning. While there is some discrepancy betwee...
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April 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Wildfire Update: Beams Hill (Mitchell-Avery County Line) wnctimes.com/article/wild... #WNC #WNCnews #MitchellCounty #AveryCounty #WncMountains #WildFires #Fires #Update #LocalNews #NCNEWS #Asheville
✅ UPDATE: County Line brush fire in Avery County now 65% contained — up from 45% overnight. Fire size confirmed at 70 acres. Controlled back burning underway. All homes in the vicinity protected. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Wildfire Closes US 19E at Avery/Mitchell Line; Second Fire Forces Ashe County Farm to Shut Down
UPDATE — 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 23: The NC Forest Service and Avery County Emergency Management are both reporting 65 percent containment on the County Line brush fire as of Thursday morning. The...
wataugaonline.com
April 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
✅ UPDATE: County Line brush fire in Avery County now 65% contained — up from 45% overnight. Fire size confirmed at 70 acres. Controlled back burning underway. All homes in the vicinity protected. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
🔥 UPDATE: County Line brush fire near Beams Hill is now 45% contained. US 19E is open but use caution — significant smoke in the area. Crews remain on scene. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #MitchellCounty #HighCountryNC
Wildfire Closes US 19E at Avery/Mitchell Line; Second Fire Forces Ashe County Farm to Shut Down
UPDATE — 9:45 p.m.: Crews remain on scene at the County Line brush fire near Beams Hill, with the fire now 45 percent contained, according to Avery County Emergency Management. US Highway 19E remains ...
wataugaonline.com
April 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM
🔥 UPDATE: County Line brush fire near Beams Hill is now 45% contained. US 19E is open but use caution — significant smoke in the area. Crews remain on scene. wataugaonline.com/wildfire-clo... #AveryCounty #MitchellCounty #HighCountryNC
Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert wnctimes.com/article/fast... #AveryCounty #Wildfire #NorthCarolina #WNCnews #BreakingNews #NCForestService #MitchellCounty #ForestFire #FireSafety #NCFire #EmergencyManagement #WildfireAlert #AveryCountyNC
Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert | WNC Times
Avery-Mitchell County -- April 22, 2026: A fast-moving wildfire ignited early Wednesday afternoon near the Avery-Mitchell county line, prompting emergency evacuations and the immediate closure of a ma...
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April 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert wnctimes.com/article/fast... #AveryCounty #Wildfire #NorthCarolina #WNCnews #BreakingNews #NCForestService #MitchellCounty #ForestFire #FireSafety #NCFire #EmergencyManagement #WildfireAlert #AveryCountyNC
🔥 Brush fire near the 12000 block of US 19E South in Avery County Wednesday afternoon. Fire departments, NC Forest Service, and Watauga County crews on scene. Use caution in the area. 📋 Avery County Emergency Management #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC #BrushFire
April 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
🔥 Brush fire near the 12000 block of US 19E South in Avery County Wednesday afternoon. Fire departments, NC Forest Service, and Watauga County crews on scene. Use caution in the area. 📋 Avery County Emergency Management #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC #BrushFire
⚠️ Avery County Sheriff warning: Scammers are using AI to clone voices of family members, then calling relatives demanding money. A local victim was targeted using a cloned version of their son's voice. Tip: create a family "safe word." wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #ScamAlert
Avery County Sheriff Warns of AI Voice Cloning Scam Targeting Families
The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a sophisticated fraud scheme in which scammers are using artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology to impersonate family members an...
wataugaonline.com
April 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
⚠️ Avery County Sheriff warning: Scammers are using AI to clone voices of family members, then calling relatives demanding money. A local victim was targeted using a cloned version of their son's voice. Tip: create a family "safe word." wataugaonline.com/avery-county... #AveryCounty #ScamAlert
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS — Watauga County until 8:45 AM and Avery, Mitchell, Caldwell, Burke, McDowell counties until 8:30 AM. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to trees, power lines, roofs expected. Move to interior room now.
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March 16, 2026 at 12:16 PM
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS — Watauga County until 8:45 AM and Avery, Mitchell, Caldwell, Burke, McDowell counties until 8:30 AM. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to trees, power lines, roofs expected. Move to interior room now.
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Power Outages Trending Downward in WNC, Extreme Cold Warning Issued wnctimes.com/article/powe... #WinterStormFern #WNCwx #NCwx #Fern2026 #WNCnews #HendersonvilleNC #AshevilleNC #BrevardNC #AveryCounty
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Power Outages Trending Downward in WNC, Extreme Cold Warning Issued | WNC Times
Duke Energy reports a decrease in Henderson County power outages, but thousands remain without power across WNC. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for higher elevations, bringing dangerous wind chi...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Power Outages Trending Downward in WNC, Extreme Cold Warning Issued wnctimes.com/article/powe... #WinterStormFern #WNCwx #NCwx #Fern2026 #WNCnews #HendersonvilleNC #AshevilleNC #BrevardNC #AveryCounty
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🌡️ EXTREME COLD ADVISORY: AVERY COUNTY
Wind chills to 7 below zero
Mountain region
Avoid outdoor exposure
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#ColdWeather #AveryCounty
Wind chills to 7 below zero
Mountain region
Avoid outdoor exposure
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#ColdWeather #AveryCounty
wataugaonline.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM
🌡️ EXTREME COLD ADVISORY: AVERY COUNTY
Wind chills to 7 below zero
Mountain region
Avoid outdoor exposure
wataugaonline.com/cold-weather...
#ColdWeather #AveryCounty
Wind chills to 7 below zero
Mountain region
Avoid outdoor exposure
wataugaonline.com/cold-weather...
#ColdWeather #AveryCounty
⚠️ Avery County warming shelter on standby at Rock Gym due to potential power outages from winter weather. Standby: Tomorrow night–Friday morning. Opens if major outage occurs. wataugaonline.com/avery-county...
#AveryCounty #WinterWeather
#AveryCounty #WinterWeather
wataugaonline.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:25 AM
⚠️ Avery County warming shelter on standby at Rock Gym due to potential power outages from winter weather. Standby: Tomorrow night–Friday morning. Opens if major outage occurs. wataugaonline.com/avery-county...
#AveryCounty #WinterWeather
#AveryCounty #WinterWeather
💰 Avery County awarded $5 million for new senior center after Hurricane Helene damaged the Newland facility. Services currently operating in Elk Park. Largest grant among 8 NC communities. wataugaonline.com/avery-county...
#AveryCounty #HighCountry
#AveryCounty #HighCountry
wataugaonline.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
💰 Avery County awarded $5 million for new senior center after Hurricane Helene damaged the Newland facility. Services currently operating in Elk Park. Largest grant among 8 NC communities. wataugaonline.com/avery-county...
#AveryCounty #HighCountry
#AveryCounty #HighCountry
AVERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: “A wildfire in Avery County was reportedly contained after burning more than 120 acres overnight, according to officials.” www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/w... - WBTV
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Wildfire contained in Avery County after burning more than 120 acres, officials say
Officials said on Tuesday, Nov. 18, that the fire was encircled and would likely burn itself out
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November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
AVERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: “A wildfire in Avery County was reportedly contained after burning more than 120 acres overnight, according to officials.” www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/w... - WBTV
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UPDATE: New videos added of the brush fire on Banner Elk Highway in Avery County.
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Fire fighters from multiple departments battling a brush fire on Banner Elk Highway in Avery County - WataugaOnline.com
Monday Nov 17, 2025 5:21pm – The Avery County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public's assistance. Fire fighters from multiple departments are battling a woods brush fire near 1688 Banner Elk Highway near Horney Creek Road. The fire is 20+ acres and is currently not contained. NC 194 is shut down from Sam Eller Road …
wataugaonline.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
UPDATE: New videos added of the brush fire on Banner Elk Highway in Avery County.
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#AveryCounty #BannerElk #HighCountry
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