Attention all business owners! We’ve received reports of counterfeit money circulating in the area. Please be extra vigilant when accepting cash payments. Here are a few tips to help you spot counterfeit bills: 1. **Check the security...Read More
Early Voting for the second Republican Primary begins today and runs thru May 11. This primary is only for voters registered as Republican, Unaffiliated voters that voted Republican during the 1st Primary Election or Unaffiliated voters who...Read More
Dozens of peaceful protesters gathered outside the Avery County Board of Education office Monday, April 22nd calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints. Students and adults gathered outside the central offices of...Read More
Our global security is once again being weakened and our ally, Israel, is facing yet another threat to its very existence with Iran’s recent attacks. At a time when the White House’s foreign policies have failed to...Read More
An electric space heater is believed to be the source of the fire that claimed the life of a Yancey County resident Friday night, April 19th. The home, located off Mine Branch Road, was occupied by an...Read More
Ricky McPeters, age 67, of Yancey County, pled guilty to two counts of felony death by vehicle and possession of methamphetamine this week. He was sentenced to two consecutive prison sentences of six to eight years. The...Read More
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(Press release from McDowell County Sheriff’s office) Around 11pm on Sunday, April 21st, McDowell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of US 221 north in Marion. Upon arrival, they located a...Read More
Walmart customers in Spruce Pine were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 2514 Halltown Road, Spruce Pine, Friday morning, April 19th, as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting...Read More
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Education was held in the gymnasium of South Toe Elementary School on Monday, April 15, 2024. STES Change Order Facilities Director Derek Murphy presented a change order...Read More
Plans are being made to repurpose the soon to be vacated Bowman Middle School building. Mitchell commissioners plan on turning the middle school into a multi-purpose hub for county services and community activities. The plan includes using...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Nicholas Gregory Pendley, 25 of Spruce Pine, NC. Mitchell County Deputies arrested Pendley for felony warrants issued by McDowell County. He was...Read More
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(Press release from Yancey Sheriff’s Department) Yancey County, North Carolina – April 20, 2024 – Last night, a devastating incident occurred in Newdale, resulting in the loss of life of a female victim at a residence on...Read More
The Town of Spruce Pine has awarded mowing and landscaping contracts and is also moving forward with revitalization project for Oak and Locust Avenues. The mowing contract was awarded to the only bidder, Harding’s Landscaping of Spruce...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Israel deserves our continued, ironclad support – today, tomorrow, and always. This past weekend, as I am sure you have seen by now, Iran launched a series of unjustified, direct...Read More
(Press Release from Yancey County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Christin Marlene Widener 39 years old of Burnsville, NC, was arrested on 04-15-2024. Widener was charged with Felony Possession Of A Controlled Substance...Read More
Jaden Isaiah Garay, of Weaverville has admitted guilt in federal court for charges related to a 2023 shooting and carjacking of a mail carrier in Madison County. According to legal records, on September 5, 2023, Garay had...Read More
On Monday, April 15th US Senator Ted Budd sent a letter to National Park Service to, “encourage the Department of Interior and the National Historic Landmarks Committee to designate the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic...Read More
A narcotics investigation that started in October of last year lead to drug charges on March 28th by Detective Richard Pittman with the McDowell County Drug Enforcement Department. High drug activity was reported at residence in Marion...Read More
Dogwood Health Trust is seeking proposals from counties, municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the 18 counties and Qualla boundary of Western North Carolina that are interested in conducting collaborative planning to establish, refine and/or resource recovery-oriented justice systems....Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Jackie Lee Holtsclaw, 40 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy D. LaPlante arrested Holtsclaw for misdemeanor, failure to pay child support. He was...Read More
Early Voting for the second Republican Primary begins April 25 and runs thru May 11. On the ballot are the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor between Hal Weatherman and Jim O’Neill, Republican nomination for state auditor between...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX American workers built this great nation. They deserve nothing but the best opportunity to succeed as rapid changes in the modern economy necessitate new skills in order to keep pace....Read More
Coleman Zachariah McCurry 32 years old. Of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 04-06-2024, McCurry was charged with Felony Possession Of Methamphetamine, Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Possession Of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Possession Of Schedule IV Controlled...Read More
Soggy Ground and strong winds contributed to power outages overnight in Mitchell County. The Duke Energy power outage map shows close to 2000 customers in Spruce Pine lost power around 12:30 am this morning. The web site...Read More
The Fund for Mitchell County awarded ten grants totaling $30,930 to nonprofits serving Mitchell County in its recent grant cycle. The Fund for Mitchell County, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), has...Read More
(Yancey County Sheriff’s Office press release) In recent days, the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of a sophisticated scam targeting unsuspecting individuals. The letter looks official and appears legitimate, with the promise of monetary rewards....Read More
A Mitchell County citizen is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individual(s) connected with the burning of the Mitchell County Mobile Recycling Truck. The incident occurred...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Jeremy Brandon Huskins, 40 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Huskins for felony, probation violations. He was issued $10,000.00 bond...Read More
During my first hearing as a Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra about the Biden administration’s proposal to expand the mandatory side of the federal budget. Mandatory...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX In his March 7th State of the Union address, President Biden proclaimed that “…the state of our Union is strong and getting stronger” – if he talked to the average American...Read More
This past week Yancey County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Handlers attended the 11th annual OPK9 seminar, competition, and certification in Allen and Warren County, Kentucky. There were over 30 teams from across the region who participated; exhibiting exemplary...Read More
The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently announced an order to protect nesting peregrine falcons and their fledgling. The official Forest Order temporarily restricts activities on/near...Read More
By Tim Gardner A pair of meet-and-greet visits with NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Hall of Famer and Mitchell County native and legend Waddell Wilson will be held in Bakersville and Spruce Pine on...Read More
Every four years, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is required by law to adjust fees for inflation. The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index percentage change over the past four years. Around...Read More
In order to provide for a fair and orderly period of public comments at Mitchell County Commission meetings, Commissioners adopted a Public Comment Policy that provides guidelines on how citizens can share their thoughts and concerns in...Read More
Mitchell County has released an Invitation to Bid and the associated contract documents for the Mitchell County Indoor Recreation Center project in Bakersville. Information on the project along with the documents are available for the public to...Read More
For the 10th year in a row, police dogs and their handlers gathered in Scottsville, Kentucky for the K9 seminar, certification, and competition. Over 60 dogs and their handlers from all over the country, went through different...Read More
The following are two reports from an extensive undertaking to understand substance use in our counties and how best to address these issues. For more information contact Jessica Zucchino Substance Misuse Program Manager, 828-682-7899. Share-Back-Report_M-Y-Community-Learning-Process_Feb-2024_linked-table-of-contents-copy BEYOND-SUBSTANCE-USE ...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Alma Renee Yelton, 43 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy B. Robinson arrested Yelton for failure to appear in court on misdemeanor charges. She...Read More
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