The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Yancey County to help inform local women about breast, cervical and colorectal cancer and make sure these women have access to lifesaving screening tests. The Society trains volunteer Community Health Advisors (CHA) on the basics of cancer and health disparities and provides information on community resources to help women get ......
Clearmont Elementary School has been selected to receive a 2012 NCASCD Lighthouse School Award. The Lighthouse Award is presented annually to 5 schools that have furthered student achievement in innovative and creative ways and have nurtured a positive and supportive school and community climate. This year the North Carolina Association of Supervision and Curriculum .....
Fitness Express in Spruce Pine is hosting the first annual Beast of the Bench powerlifting competition on June 23rd. This is a nationally sanctioned event held by Iron Boy Powerlifting with a bench press and strict curl competition. Those interested in competing go to ironboypowerlifting.com or call 765-6336. The first annual Beast of the Bench powerlifting competition June 23rd. Meet begins at 11:30. Spectators only $5. Fitness Express is located at 31 Cross Street, Suite 268 in Spruce Pine.
