Avery marks 250th Independence Day with patchwork of timeless hometown traditions

Avery County communities held Independence Day celebrations featuring parades, fireworks and volunteer activities as residents marked the nation's 250th birthday. Towns including Banner Elk, Elk Park, Newland, Crossnore and Linville participated in daylong festivities that combined traditional American observances with local mountain traditions.

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