Jamie Shell

5 days ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

According to a survey from Pew Research Center, 55% of Americans pray daily. People pray to express gratitude, ask for help or direction, seek forgiveness, find comfort, and connect with God. What role does prayer play in your life? Prayer is the communications system that keeps me on track. Daily I gather with God, sharing my praises, fears, requests, and concerns. Much like the Psalmist, I find myself saying “Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me,” (Psalm 27:7 NIV).

5 days ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina decreased by six cents from last week to $2.84 as of Monday, April 21. This compares with the national average, which decreased by three cents from last week at $3.15 per gallon, according to gasprices.aaa.com. As of Monday, April 21, the United States’ national debt was $36,750,334,060,629, according to www.usdebtclock.org. That debt figure breaks down to $107,409 in debt per person and $323,049 in debt per taxpayer.

5 days ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

NEWLAND — Before a packed Lower Commons area of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Avery High School senior track and field standout Abby Burleson signed a letter of intent to attend UNC-Wilmington, where she will continue her track and field career at the collegiate level. Burleson, the reigning state 1A champion in girls pole vault in both indoor and outdoor track, also competes on the Vikings’ relay team and cheerleading squad.

5 days ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

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5 days ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

NEWLAND — The Avery High School Vikings varsity baseball team endured a challenging week, dropping both games of its series last week against Mountain Heritage by substantial margins. Mountain Heritage 15, Avery 0 (five innings)NEWLAND — In a home contest on a cool and gusty Tuesday afternoon, April 15, the Vikings were shutout 15-0, managing just a single hit against Mountain Heritage pitcher Caden Carrol, who went the distance in a five-inning complete game.