Jamie Shell

Newland, North Carolina

Editor at The Avery Journal-Times

Editor at The Avery Journal-Times, Avery County's newspaper of record since 1959.

Articles

The Timely Truth for this week is ... MARVELOUS

1 week ago | wvnews.com | Jamie Shell

”Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” (Psalm 98:1). The word “marvelous” isn’t used a lot in our current culture. When most people hear the word “marvel” they probably think of Marvel Comics, creators of superheroes whose stories have been around for decades and whose movies have cleaned up at the box office for close to 20 years now.
Avery News Notes - May 28, 2025

1 week ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina increased by two cents from last week to $2.83 as of Monday, May 26. This compared to the national average, increased five cents from last week at $3.18 per gallon, according to gasprices.aaa.com. As of Monday, May 26, the United States’ national debt was $36,895,768,007,121, according to www.usdebtclock.org. That debt figure breaks down to $107,742 in debt per person and $323,050 in debt per taxpayer.
The Timely Truth for this week is ... MARVELOUS

1 week ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

”Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” (Psalm 98:1). The word “marvelous” isn’t used a lot in our current culture. When most people hear the word “marvel” they probably think of Marvel Comics, creators of superheroes whose stories have been around for decades and whose movies have cleaned up at the box office for close to 20 years now.
Avery County remembers with Memorial Day ceremony

1 week ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell |Ian Ashton

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HONORING HEROES: County remembers those who served during Memorial Day Observance

1 week ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell |Ian Ashton

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NCHSAA announces multiple changes after spring meeting

2 weeks ago | wataugademocrat.com | Jamie Shell

CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Association Board of Directors concluded its spring meeting by finalizing changes in a number of areas, including playoff qualification, in advance of the move to eight classifications beginning this fall. The Board of Directors - comprised of coaches and administrators from schools across the state - considered a number of proposals from member schools during the two-day session which ended on April 30
The Timely Truth for this week is ... SAND CASTLES

2 weeks ago | wataugademocrat.com | Jamie Shell

I'm always excited and grateful about having the opportunity to take a few days to go away and visit the coast to relax and recharge for what is sure to continue to be a busy summer. This time of year, the beaches are busy, with families taking their annual vacation, parents playing with their kids in the water or lying in the sun for a bronze suntan without getting burned. A popular activity, besides swimming, of course, for small children on the beach is building a sand castle.
Avery News Notes - May 21, 2025

2 weeks ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina increased by two cents from last week to $2.85 as of Sunday, May 18. The national average, increased four cents from last week at $3.17 per gallon, according to gasprices.aaa.com. As of Sunday, May 18, the United States’ national debt was $36,866,819,687,064, according to www.usdebtclock.org. That debt figure breaks down to $107,676 in debt per person and $323,050 in debt per taxpayer.
The Timely Truth for this week is ... SAND CASTLES

2 weeks ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

I’m always excited and grateful about having the opportunity to take a few days to go away and visit the coast to relax and recharge for what is sure to continue to be a busy summer. This time of year, the beaches are busy, with families taking their annual vacation, parents playing with their kids in the water or lying in the sun for a bronze suntan without getting burned. A popular activity, besides swimming, of course, for small children on the beach is building a sand castle.
Multiple Vikings earn gold at state track and field championships

2 weeks ago | averyjournal.com | Jamie Shell

GREENSBORO — Members of the Avery High School outdoor track and field team followed up its qualifying performance at regional action with impressive displays during the NCHSAA 1A Track and Field Championships held at Marcus Johnson Track near the campus of NC A&T University.