
Braves and Truist Celebrate Ballfield Upgrades at Mountain Heritage
The Atlanta Braves, together with Truist, will host a formal

Highway Markings Project Underway in Avery County
A major safety improvement project is bringing brighter, longer-lasting pavement

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 10/3 – 10/25
Arrest: No arrest was reported for this period. Citations issued:

Mitchell County To Host Town Hall October 23rd
Mitchell County will host another Town Hall meeting to update

Man Arrested After Madison County Shooting; Faces Child Sex Crime Charges
A 27-year-old Lenoir man is facing a long list of

Helene Recovery and Parkway Projects Continue Despite Federal Shutdown
Recovery work from Hurricane Helene continues along the Blue Ridge

Madison Superintendent Responds To Teacher Arrest
Madison County Schools Superintendent Will Hoffman has released a statement

Illegal Dumping of Debris in Yancey County
Private contractors are suspected of illegally dumping debris in Yancey

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
As of 12:01 AM on Wednesday, October 1, the federal

Madison High Employee Arrested for Indecent Liberties
An employee at Madison County High School has been arrested

Land and Water Fund Awards Support Conservation
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has

Mitchell Sheriff’s Arest Report 9/26 – 10/6/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Brian Grissett, 36

Three Parkway Facilities Reopen with Support from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Three facilities that closed at the start of the government

Mitchell County Spruce Forest Faces Conservation at Risk
Courtesy Carolina Public Press

Annual Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins Mid-October
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is

Grandfather Mountain Hosts International “Summit”
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

N.C. Forest Service Urges Wildfire Safety
The N.C. Forest Service is reminding residents to take steps

NC License Extension May Not Count in Other States
On July 1st North Carolina extended Class C driver’s licenses

Governor Stein, Edwards, and Graham Visit Region for One Year Anniversary
Congressman Chuck Edwards, Governor Josh Stein, and Edward Graham of

New Report Highlights Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Non-Profits
A new report released today, Rising Above: Resilience and Recovery

Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 9/19 – 9/26/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Eduardo Rojias Aguilar,

First Coal Train Rolls Into Spruce Pine Since Helene
Today, in a landmark moment, the first CSX train since

West Yancey Fire Department and Operation Helo Partner with Funshine Camp
The West Yancey Volunteer Fire Department is opening its training

Year Later N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Continues Recovery
One year ago this week, Hurricane Helene devastated the mountains

Mountain BizWorks’ Awarded $3,580,000 to Support Long-Term Small Business Recovery
One year post-Hurricane Helene, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce new investments

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
It’s hard to believe nearly a year has passed since

Hurricane Helene Monument in Burnsville
Congressman Chuck Edwards, Governor Josh Stein, and Edward Graham of

NC Community Foundation Awards $3.8 Million Disaster Relief Grants
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $3.8 million in grants from

Grants for 53 Businesses in Mitchell County
PRESS RELEASE: Since its launch earlier this year, the Mitchell

Downtown Spruce Pine Businesses Reopening
It’s been a season of comebacks in downtown Spruce Pine,

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Making our Cities Safe Again Here in Washington, we are

Access to Mt Mitchell Now Open Through Weaverville
The National Park Service has announced completion of two landslide

Parks and Recreation Authority Awards State Grants
More than eight-point-seven million dollars in state grants are headed

Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 9/12 – 9/19/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Arron Blake Tew,

Yancey Board of Ed 9/15 Meeting Notes
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of

Mount Mitchell State Park Reopens
PRESS RELEASE North Carolina State Parks, part of the N.C.

Mitchell County Arrest Report 9/5/25- 9/12/25
09/05/2025-09/12/2025 Arrest: Ryan Henry Hoyle, 44 of Bakersville, NC.

Mitchell TDA Survey of Mitchell Action Plan
Elevate Mitchell is a community-driven initiative to create a shared

Buladean Man Charged With Indecent Liberties Against A Minor
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) According to a Facebook

Minor Earthquake Near Bakersville
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, two minor earthquakes shook
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