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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
Banner Elk Book ExchangeOpen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Located at the Historic Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk. Banner Elk CafeLive music on the patio and other events through the week.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
NEWLAND — The Town of Newland welcomes a new era of leadership with the hiring of David Epley as its town manager. A Burke County native and a seasoned public servant, Epley brings with him more than 27 years of municipal government experience and a deep commitment to stability, service and community improvement.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
NEWLAND — The Avery County Board of Education and county commissioners met Thursday, May 22, to discuss the school board’s proposed 2025-26 budget. The meeting followed several previous budget sessions in which commissioners requested the Board of Education present a “more ideal” budget after the school board’s initial $8.6 million proposal. The meeting began with brief introductions from incoming Superintendent Beth Penley and interim Finance Officer Beth Edwards.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
NEWLAND — Avery County High School proudly celebrated its 2024–2025 senior athletes across fall, winter and spring sports during its banquet and ceremony on Thursday, May 22, recognizing their dedication, talent and achievements both on and off the field. This year’s class exemplified excellence in athletics and academics, with many earning top regional and state honors.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
BANNER ELK — Art on the Greene is a cherished summer tradition in Banner Elk, and the celebration of the region’s rich artistic heritage and vibrant community spirit is back in 2025. Held four times each summer on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, the first weekend in August, and Labor Day weekend, the event transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an open-air art gallery.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
NEWLAND — The Town of Newland Flea & Farmers Market has officially relocated to Avery Square, located at 100 Park Street, Newland, NC 28657. The move, prompted by ongoing construction at the former Lowe’s Foods building, brings the market into the heart of downtown, offering a more central, walkable and scenic setting that enhances the overall market experience.
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1 week ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
AVERY COUNTY — Avery County Schools proudly welcomes Dr. Beth Bradley Penley as its new superintendent, bringing with her a dynamic vision for educational excellence rooted in experience, innovation, and community collaboration. Dr. Penley brings over two decades of experience in North Carolina’s public education system.
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2 weeks ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
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2 weeks ago | 
averyjournal.com | Christian Gardner
AVERY COUNTY—As the month of May is coming to a close, high school graduation is on the rise and on many seniors’ minds, as a new chapter is about to begin for many students. Avery County High has several events planned this coming week, beginning with the annual capping ceremony. The Capping ceremony will occur on Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. in the Avery High School Gym. On Wednesday, seniors will participate in the famed “Senior Walks” in their prior elementary and middle schools.
