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The official Bluesky account of the Avery County, NC Democratic Party. Follow to stay connected on local, state, and national politics.
Join us this Saturday at 10:30AM at the Morrison Public Library for a chance to talk to Avery’s own Frank “Judge” Hughes and learn more about his senate campaign. Find out how you can get involved! Coffee and pastries will be provided in the meeting room downstairs. (150 Library Road in Newland)
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tomorrow’s the day! If you haven’t already, be sure to get out to your polling place and cast your vote! The building blocks of a strong democracy start at the municipal level!

Find your polling place through the North Carolina State Board of Elections: www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Come on out to our very special Halloween edition of the Good Trouble Social Club- all are welcome! We’ll have a costume contest complete with prizes and food will be provided! No tricks here, just plenty of treats! This month’s GTSC will be held at the Pineola (3085 Linville Falls Highway, Newland)
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Did you know that municipal elections are next month?

Come on out to Newland’s Town Hall tonight at 5 p.m. for a candidate forum! We are so excited to meet these candidates and hear about their visions for Newland! See you there! (301 Cranberry Street)
October 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last Thursday of the month means it’s time to stir up some Good Trouble! Join us at the Pineola at 7pm for drinks, discussions, and your local Avery Dems! 💙🦅
Good Trouble Social Club- September 25 @ The Pineola (3085 Linville Falls Hwy in Newland)
September 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Come on out and join us in Burnsville for our annual Unity Picnic! This year, our friends in Yancey County are hosting and we’re so excited to hang out and have fun with y’all!
September 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding across central and Eastern NC. Please make sure emergency alerts are on and you are paying attention to local weather forecasts.
July 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Come out and see members of the Avery County Democrats on July 5th! We’ll be tabling at Newland’s Independence Day celebration from 10-4 and we’d love to see you there! (400 Wyatt Drive, Big Mike’s Creekside Campground)
July 4, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Fired up after No Kings Day and want to find out how you can stay involved? Our June meetup of the Good Trouble Social Club is at Kettell Beerworks in Banner Elk on Thursday at 7 pm. Meet some neighbors, have drinks, and chat about what’s going on in Avery County. See you Thursday! (567 Main St. E)
June 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are y’all ready for Saturday?!

Our friends at Indivisible High Country will be holding their No Kings Day rally in West Jefferson at 303 School Avenue. They’re asking for folks to show up at 9:30, bring your signs, and be ready to parade and rally at 10!

We can’t wait to see you in West Jefferson
June 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
June 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED! We need folks in Avery County to come out to the town council meeting in Newland TOMORROW NIGHT, June 9th at 6 PM.

Concerned about the possible changes to your local library? We need you to make your voice heard!
June 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Join us this Thursday, the 29th at the Pineola for our Good Trouble Social Club meet up! It’s the perfect place to meet fellow Avery Dems, blow off steam, and find out more info about local politics. We can’t wait to see you there!
May 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This Big, Bull Bill is an attack on millions of Americans. Our elected officials are trying to steal from us to line the pockets of those that will never have to worry about healthcare or food costs. Call your senators and remind them of whom they actually work for.

www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
May 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Up to 123,000 North Carolinians could lose access to health care and NC would lose billions in Medicaid funding if this law goes into effect. And it will add trillions in national debt. All to give away more money to wealthy people. What a disgrace. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US House Republicans set pre-dawn votes to get Trump tax bill over finish line
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will attempt to pass President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill in the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, following weeks of intra-party divisions of how deeply to cut spending.
www.reuters.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Avery County Dems on Bluesky? This is gonna be good
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May 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM