Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days agoShow Less IconIn a Linville forge, a blacksmith keeps a 900-degree craft alive Summary by The Avery Journal-TimesLINVILLE — Matthew Combs doesn't wear gloves at the anvil, and he doesn't flinch when an incandescent cherry-red rod passes a few inches from his bare hand.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe Avery Journal-TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipIn a Linville forge, a blacksmith keeps a 900-degree craft aliveLINVILLE — Matthew Combs doesn't wear gloves at the anvil, and he doesn't flinch when an incandescent cherry-red rod passes a few inches from his bare hand.4 days agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated4 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Avery Journal-Times broke the news 4 days ago on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsLinville Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsLinville Plus IconShow All