NC High Peaks Sunday Stroll at Roan Mountain
Join the N.C. High Peaks Trail Association for a leisurely stroll through the rhododendron garden at Roan Mountain this Sunday, June 23. Roan is famous for its dazzling display of colors, and the plants should be around their peak. Meet at the Burnsville Town Square at 1 p.m. We will ride in a Yancey County Transportation van for a fee of $5 per person, plus an entry fee of $1 per person at Roan Mountain. Hikers may take their own vehicles if they choose, but will pay a $3 per vehicle entry fee at Roan Mountain. If you drive, you can either meet at Town Square or go directly to Roan and wait at the parking area by the public bathrooms at the Gardens, about a mile past the entry gate on the left. The van should arrive there about 2 p.m. The drive to Roan takes about an hour, and the stroll of about one mile will take about an hour. The van should return us to the Town Square by around 4 p.m. For more information check the High Peaks website at www.highpeaks.org or email hike leader Mike Williams at mikew3000@gmail.com or call him at 675-9384.
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Heritage Pitcher Kaleb McCurry chosen for State Games
Mountain Heritage pitcher Kaleb McCurry has been chosen to participate in the 27th annual Powerade State Games high school baseball event, which is the premier high school baseball event in North Carolina. McCurry, a member of the Upstate Mavericks travel team and a rising senior at the Yancey County school, led the Cougars to their first opening round state 2A playoff win since 1998 (more)
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Spruce Pine Skedaddle July 20th (Details)
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Western Highlands All-Conference Spring Sports 2013 6-8-13 (details)
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Celebrity Golf Tournament
The Parkway Playhouse held their 2nd Annual Celebity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 3 at Mt. Mitchell Golf Course. Several sports celebrities participated including former Kansas City Chiefs player Sol Brannan (left), who is pictured with the coordinator of the event, Doug Reid. The Tournament was organized by Venture Sports Shows with proceeds going to benefit the Parkway Playhouse.
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Mitchell Gets Four New Coaches
The Lady Mountaineer sports program at Mitchell High School will have a number of new coaches beginning next school year, MHS Athletic Director Jamie Bell announced this week. Emily Paffrath Hyatte, former Lady Mountaineer standout player who led Mitchell to one of their two state basketball titles, will step into the varsity women’s top spot after coaching the JV team at the school. She will take over for former coach Dawn Lowe who recently announced her retirement.
Jennifer Fox will bring new energy to the Lady Mountaineer volleyball team as head coach and also take over the girl’s JV basketball team, while Meredith Hoilman will step in as head coach of the women’s soccer program. The final piece of the puzzle is the addition of Taylor Hall as the new varsity cheerleading coach. All four new coaches were former players at the school in Ledger.
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Athletes and Teams Winning State Championships This Year (Details)
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Successful 5K Event
On Saturday, May 18th, over 175 participants and volunteers covered the streets of Burnsville for the 4th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run sponsored by Graham Children’s Health Services. “It was exciting to see so many kids and families out participating in this great event,” (more)
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Mountain Heritage Summer Volleyball Camp
Mountain Heritage Summer Volleyball Camp will be held at Mountain Heritage High School July 8th-10th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Upcoming middle school girls and advanced 5th grade girls are encouraged to attend. The cost is $45.00 (make all checks payable to Beth Penland) Registration is July 8th at 8:30am. For more information or questions contact Beth Penland at 828-682-6103 (school), 828-284-6678 (cell), or email at bethpenland@yanceync.net
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1A Western Regional Golf Final Results (Details)
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Cycle NC Route to Beach to Start in Spruce Pine
Cycle North Carolina is preparing an all-new route for another “Mountains to Coast” tour of scenic North Carolina. The fifteenth-annual ride is scheduled for a Spruce Pine to Atlantic Beach route, from September 28 to October 5, 2013. With beautiful tourist stops along scenic back roads, the “Mountains to Coast” trek is the highlight of the year for many (more)
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Mountain Heritage High School Softball Field House Dedication
After many years of discussion the Yancey County School Board is proud to announce the completion of the Softball Field House and upgrades to both softball and baseball existing buildings at Mountain Heritage High School. The overall renovation includes upgrades to both the (more)
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Kaylon Johnson Signs With Catawba Valley
The most prolific three point shooter in the history of Mountain Heritage Lady Cougar basketball has signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Catawba Valley Community College.
Heritage shooting guard Kaylon Johnson inked a deal with the Lady Bucks who are coming off a conference championship and a 30-1 season. Kaylon was a four year varsity player for the Lady Cougars where she (more)
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Tennis Courts Available to the Public
The Tennis Court located on Buker Ridge Road on Green Mountain Drive is open to the public. For more information please call the Yancey County Recreation Department at 682-6381.
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Cougars Fall To Mitchell In Final Inning Rally
Cougars see Mountaineers score late to win 3-2
With close losses to conference and non-conference foes last week members of the Mountain Heritage varsity baseball team continues to struggle to put together a complete games as they saw their record fall to 1-7 overall and 1-4 in Western Highlands play. (more)
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KT Feldspar Wrestling Tournament Mitchell-Heritage 12-22-12 (more)
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2012 Tri-County Bowl 10-9-12 (more)
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