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NEWLAND — The Board of Education discussed details regarding the end of the school year, as well as received the latest update on the progress of the Avery High School construction project during its Monday, May 17, meeting at Avery Central Offices. For the first time in more than a year, the board welcomed back principals and directors to attend its monthly meeting in person. After the approval of the evening’s minutes, Superintendent Dr. Dan Brigman updated those in attendance on important upcoming dates. Mayland Early College High School will holding its graduation at 7 p.m. on T...

This story was updated after the North Carolina Senate voted to pass the bill.  RALEIGH — A new school reopening bill backed by Gov. Roy Cooper is making its way through the North Carolina House and Senate on March 10. The bill allows middle and high schools to move to Plan A, which allows for five days a week in the classroom with minimal social distancing. Currently, only K-5 is allowed to move to Plan A as announced by Cooper on Sept. 18. Avery County Schools has maintained a hybrid schedule, with four days instruction per week and Wednesdays reserved for deep cleaning at Avery Hig...

NEWLAND — The Avery County vaccination effort continues to sweep the state’s eligible populations, with those who are 65 and older, public school employees and now daycare workers currently eligible for the vaccine. First doses of the Moderna vaccines are available for the aforementioned group at the Avery County Agricultural Extension at 661 Vale Road above Ingles in Newland on Friday, March 5. Those would like to receive the vaccine must make an appointment by calling the Avery County vaccine call center at (828) 733-8273. The call center is available daily from 9 to 11 a.m. Patie...