Avery County Sheriff’s Statement: Newland Campground Standoff

Last Updated on August 21, 2026 12:00 pm The Avery County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement Thursday after a standoff at a Newland campground that prompted a brief lockdown at Newland Elementary School: On Thursday, August 20th at approximately 10 am, the Avery County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Newland Police Department with … The post Avery County Sheriff’s…