Mitchell Chamber Hosts Dual Ribbon Cuttings Celebrating Growth and Resilience in Spruce Pine
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce celebrated two exciting milestones
Penland School of Craft Receives Grant as Part of $35 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief
The Penland School of Craft is among four Western North
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/22 – 6/29/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Chelsey Fisher, 20
Severe Storms Leave Path of Destruction Across McDowell County
Nearly a dozen homes were damaged, multiple vehicles destroyed, and
Notes from Yancey Board of Education 6/23 Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of
NC Mineral and Gem Festival 2025 Canceled
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has
Power Companies Ask For Energy Conservation
Due to the extreme temperatures in our region, Duke Energy
Superintendent Amos Named Western Regional Superintendent of the Year
Yancey County Schools is honored to announce that Mrs. Kathy
More Than 38,000 Homes Damaged in WNC by Tropical Storm Helene
Nearly nine months after Tropical Storm Helene tore through Western
2026 Rhododendron Queens Crowned!
The 78th North Carolina Rhododendron pageant was held this past
Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 6/15 – 6/22/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Eric Lance Cates,
Town of Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Works To Enhance Tourism
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year, $750,000
Update on Burnsville Rally Incident
Investigators have completed interviews with several witnesses who allegedly saw
SEARCH to Conduct Hurricane Helene Survey
SEARCH (Sustaining Essential And Rural Community Healthcare), a local 501(c)(3)
Burnsville Water Line Replacement Project
Work will begin on Monday, June 24th. The streets affected
Report On NC Transportation Recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North
News from US Congressm Chuck Edwards
As a member of the House Budget Committee, I’ve helped
Roan Mountain Ready for the Rhododendron Festival
The Forest Service has announced the reopening of the Roan
Driver Dies in Dump Truck Crash
Ralph Hibbert, a 65-year-old dump truck driver from Georgia, died
Burnsville Police Release Statement on Altercation
The Burnsville Police Department has released the following statement about
Supply Chain Study to Boost Local Mining Industry
Mayland Community College is proud to announce the initiation of
Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 6/8 – 6/15/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: No arrests were
NCDOT Seeks Public Input on Bridge Replacements in Yancey County
On Wednesday, June 11th, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Suicide Prevention Action Plan Posted for Public Comment
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and
Yancey Commissions Approve $40 Million Budget
At its June 9 meeting, the Yancey County Board of
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/1 – 6/8/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Keith Davis, 39
Marion Man Sues Spruce Pine Police
A Marion man, Dillon Ledford, has filed a federal lawsuit
Yancey Sheriff’s Report 5/16 – 6/5/25
Richard Maurice Banks JR, 30 years old of Bakersville, NC
Bakersville Community Plans For Recovery, Rebuild and Renewal
Last Wednesday, May 28th, the Bakersville community came together to
NCDMV Warns Of Scam Text Messages
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about
Congressman Edwards Announces Agreement For Improved Oversight For Debris Removal
In response to growing concerns from property owners, environmental groups,
Incendiary Device Found Near Folk Art Center Prompts Evacuation
An incendiary device—designed to start fires—was reported to emergency personnel
Mitchell Arrest Report 5/25 – 6/1/25
Arrest: Kenny Justin Lowery, 36 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy
Burnsville Boil Water Advisory Rescinded
PRESS RELEASE: Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure
Notes from 5/19 Yancey School Board Meeting
(Press release) The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County
SEARCH Needs Volunteers to Conduct Health Study
SEARCH is looking for volunteers to help conduct a
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory
System Pressure Advisory! The water consumers from Bill Allen Branch
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