Customer Appreciation Day at United Community Bank
Friday, May 17th was Customer Appreciation Day at United Community Bank in Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Bakersville. Lots of people came out to enjoy the entertainment. Each of the banks gave away thousands of tomato plants, free hotdogs and hamburgers and also an array of prizes. (more)
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The Speckled Dog Cares...Donating 50% to Animal Rescue
The Speckled Dog Pottery and the Mitchell County Animal Rescue partner for this Spring’s TRAC Tour. The Speckled Dog Pottery is donating 50% of the proceeds from the purchase of their flower tiles to the rescue. The tiles have a stamped image of a dragonfly and lace and come in a variety of colors. Each tile costs $20. The primary focus of Robbie Bell’s (more)
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Rehab Center for Neurological Disorders
Doug Rhodes, a North Wilkesboro resident who retired at 48, looked forward to spending more time playing the piano and riding horses. That was until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Devastated by the prognosis, Rhodes found The Rehabilitation Center (TRC) at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS), to be worth the drive up the mountain. The therapists that (more)
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Knife & Fork Restaurant Features Fresh Food
The Knife and Fork Restaurant in Spruce Pine, offers an eating environment where you can wear blue jeans and feel comfortable or dress up for that special occasion. Chef Nate Allen, a renowned chef prepares the meals. He has won the 2011 Best Chef of WNC award, and the 2011 Cooking Light magazine Trailblazing Chef of the Year award. Fresh food is a hallmark of Knife & Fork (more)
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Altec Commits to Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School
Mayland Community College is pleased to announce that Altec Industries, Inc., has made a commitment to support the construction of Mayland's new Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School. "In recognition of this outstanding investment in our community and college, (more)
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June Smith Recognized
In honor of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Week, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) recognizes June Smith, RN, CWOCN. Smith is a National Board Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse (WOCN) and clinical manager for The Wound Care Center of ARHS. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Week, April 14 - 20, acknowledges these dedicated individuals (more)
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Blue Ridge Hospital President & CEO Recognized
Oscar K. Weinmeister III, FACHE, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, has received the 2013 Grassroots Champion Award from the American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the North Carolina Hospital Association. Weinmeister, the single award recipient from North Carolina, is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity (more)
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Shear Perfections Ribbon Cutting
Shear Perfections held their official grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday evening April 8th. On hand for the event was the Yancey Chamber's Ginger Johnson and EDC Director Wanda Proffitt. Shear Perfection is a full service salon located at 117 Westover Drive in Burnsville. Dawn and Tiffany thank everyone who stopped by for the event and invite you to come by anytime or call 678-9221.
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The Pink Store Grand ReOpening
The Pink Store held their Grand Re-opening Saturday April 6th. The store which was originally up the street and called "I Thought About You" for several years, then moved across the street. They now have expanded and moved back to 120 West Man Street in Burnsville to have more space. The store is every girl's (and grandmother's) deam! Adorable girls clothing, shoes and (more)
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Moore Named Dietitian of the Year
"Back to back" is a phrase not uncommon to those that live in Boone, North Carolina. Though "back to back" is generally associated with football in the High Country, it can now be associated with North Carolina Dietetic Association (NCDA) Award winners. Paul Moore, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D was awarded the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year for the (more)
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The Beauty Alley in New Location
Looking for a place to get pampered and hang out with the girls? Try the Beauty Alley. The Beauty Alley has recently moved. They still offer all the same great services at their new location. The Beauty Alley is now located at 4 West Burnsville Church Road. The Salon offers services for hair, skin, and nails. Monthly specials are a free cut with a highlight, $5 off or a free wax with color, (more)
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