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Roan Mountain Hike Set for National Trails Day

North Carolina Hike Peaks Trail Association will celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, with a five mile Roan Mountain hike. This is an out and back hike along Grassy Ridge from Carvers Gap. Featuring spectacular 360 degree views, the hike is up and down, but only has about 700 feet net elevation gain. Meet at the Burnsville Town Square at 8:30 a.m. for car pooling, and bring wind jackets and water and snacks. For more information, call hike leader Dennis Smith at 675-9459 or 284-4000 or visit the association’s web page at http://www.nchighpeaks.org/ or friend the group athttp://www.facebook.com/ncHighPeaks.

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

Parkway Playhouse's Celebrity Golf Tourney Features Hall of Famer and More!

Parkway Playhouse’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held at Mount Mitchell Golf Resort on Monday June 3 with a start time of 1:00pm. In the tournament, athletic celebrities will be partnered with local golfers to compete in the 18-hole tournament. The Tournament is being organized by Venture Sports Shows and proceeds will go to (more)

1A Western Regional Golf Final Results (Details)

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)

WHC (1A/2A) Golf tournament

1st day (4/29/13) was at Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club in Spruce Pine. 2nd day (4/30/13) was at Hendersonville Country Club. (more)

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)

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)

1st Annual Heritage Hoopers Skills Camp (Details)

Basketball Shooting Camp

Basketball Shooting Camp will be held June 5th, 6th, and 7th from 9:00am-Noon at Cane River Middle School. Cost is $45 and is for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Daily and weekly awards will be given in Free Throw, 3-point Shootout, and Hot Shot. Campers need to bring their own snacks, proof of insurance, and sign a waiver form. The camp is staffed by Cane River basketball Coach Jeff Fender and current and former Cougar baskeball players. For more information call Coach Fender at 682-2202 or 284-2326 or sign up on the first day of camp from 8:00am-9:00am.

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.

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)