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Mitchell County Commissioners approved the initial draft of their 2013-2014 budget last week, one that would see few increase...
Downtown Burnsville will be the place to be this Memorial Day Weekend! With support of the Town of Burnsville, Yancey/Burnsvi...
The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force partnering with local law enforcement successfully removed over 100,000 pills ...
The “Kitten Season” has begun, according to staff at Avery County Humane Society. “Recently, we have had do...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Pro...
Yancey Humane Society has announced a $35,640 grant from PetSmart Charities for spay/neuter of 700 owned, free roaming an...
The Yancey Humane Society will conduct a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 4th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Animal Shelter off ...
Christopher Robin Malcuit, 40, of Burnsville was arrested on April the 16, 2013 after an internet based investigation reveale...
In the wake of Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon, Scambook, the Internet’s leading complaint resolution platf...
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Yancey County to help inform local women and men about breast, cervi...
On Saturday, May 4, the Avery County Humane Society and Auto Image/Sign Shop will join to provide both a car wash fundraiser ...
A life is lost to suicide every 15 minutes in the United States. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24 year...
Dog obedience classes will begin May 1 at the Avery County Humane Society. Melissa McKinnon, of Woof Pack Pet Services, will ...
As of July 31st, 2013 Western Highlands Network will no longer be the contractor for mental health services for our area. Sta...
On April 27th, from 10am to 2pm the public will have another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their hom...
Yancey County families have experienced a 32% increase in children living in poverty (21.1% in 2000 to 27.9% in 2009, U.S. Ce...
As we all know, times are tough right now. Yancey County families have experienced a 32% increase in children living in pover...
Yancey County native and Burnsville Resident Tim Tipton has officially announced his candidacy for Burnsville Town Council, s...
I am so happy and proud that you wrote how God helped you from addiction. I just want to say thank you for sharing that. With...
Two Burnsville men have been arrested and charged in an online porn sting. 45 year old Tommie Don Boings, of Burnsville was a...
On Friday, March 15, a delightful group of pre-K children from Newland Elementary School visited the Avery County Humane Soci...
For the fifth time since 2006, Mars Hill College has been named to the President’s Community Service Honor Roll.The Pre...
Pictured is Bruce Malfatone, director of the Avery Humane Society, accepting Zumbathon donations from Lindsey Johnson and DeL...
On February 21, Mayland Community College Career College students toured the Avery County Humane Society. These students came...
The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force is pleased to announce that the group has hired Robert Heffron as its new Coor...
The Yancey Humane Society has received notice that a grant has been renewed for the spay/neuter of dogs, regardless of size. ...
What would you do if someone came into your business and disclosed they were being abused? Regardless of profession or commun...
The really sad thing is that some people can't make any sort of rebuttal concerning the facts. So they appoint themselves...
A 33-Year-Old Yancey County woman who was charged earlier this month with one count each of first-degree and second-degree se...
The new year has already proved successful for the animals at the Avery County Humane Society. According to Executive Directo...
ACTIVITY REPORT02/11-02/17/2013 RACHEL J. HUSKINS, age 25, of 417 Biggerstaff Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Arrested for simple ass...
Two Yancey County residents were arrested Friday, February 8th on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Patrick ...
Mayland Community College will host a Therapeutic Massage Program Open House on March 2 from 12-3 p.m. at the college’s...
Two inmates that escaped from the Madison County jail Wednesday night were back in custody 20 hours after they escaped. 24 ye...
Pictured is Rotarian Sammie Ellis thanking Bill Weeks. On Thursday, January 17 at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Sp...
Ali Randolph and the Outta Luck Band will debut the new video for their song "Frankie and Charlie" along with anoth...
Who can turn down that face?..and she needs help. Picture a cold, dark night and a 5 year old boxer stranded on a lonely moun...
I was watching TV and a particular commercial something to do with two competing cellular companies how one has better featur...
With less than two months until the March 1, 2013, deadline to pay all federal benefits electronically, the Treasury Departme...
“As the Humane Alliance invoices began to stack up, I knew we had a special year going” says Tim Tipton executive...
Age: 69Address: Little Cove Road, the Newdale CommunityDate of Death: Monday, January 7, 2013Arrangements: Webb Funeral HomeD...
The first draft of a new sign ordinance for the Town of Burnsville has been approved by the Town Council. The new ordinance p...
In the wake of the recent tragic school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, a local Yancey Cou...
As someone who has parents on a fixed income living in Yancey County I would like to know who is going to pay for trained pol...
NEWS 13 StoryA Madison County man is behind bars, accused of killing his wife and her 86-year-old mother. It happened Friday ...
During this holiday season the American Cancer Society is thankful for volunteers of the Community Health Advisor (CHA) Progr...
The Salvation Army Toy Drive is going on now through December 19th. You can help by donating new toys for needy children in Y...
The Salvation Army Toy Drive is going on now through December 19th. You can help by donating new toys for needy children in Y...
Exactly one year ago (11/29/11) Yancey Humane Society began an epic journey with our spay/neuter program, the YHS Cat Spay/Ne...
Exactly one year ago today (11/29/11) Yancey Humane Society began an epic journey with our spay/neuter program, the YHS Cat S...
A husband and wife formerly from Bakersville were found dead in their Asheville home on Thanksgiving night. The bodies of Mic...
Graham Children’s Health Services (GCHS) recently received funding from the American Medical Association Foundation&rsq...
WAMY Community Action, Inc. is now taking applications for their Weatherization Assistance Program, which aims to reduce ener...
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will bring together thousands of people around the world who are bereaved afte...
A 20-month-old girl remains in critical condition as police investigate how she was injured. Christopher Edwards of Marion is...
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force will meet next on Thursday November 8th6pm at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Spr...
The N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation has confirmed an increase in the number of verified victims of the stat...
The Yancey County Humane Society will present their "Haunted Howls" Saturday October 27th from 7:00pm-11:00pm at th...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County is holding its yearly Memoria...
Here are some of the students at Burnsville Elementary School on Wednesday, October 10, National Unity Day: This was the day ...
Dr. Pamela Reid, a board certified psychiatrist, has joined Appalachian Regional Healthcare System's Outpatient Behaviora...
Officers were introduced during a charter presentation of the newly formed Mayland Aktion Club. Pictured left to right are Se...
In partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, the world’s largest rescue organization of its kind, we are participat...
Warren St. John, journalist and author of Outcasts United, will speak in Moore Auditorium, on the campus of Mars Hill College...
All members of Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans and Medicare Health Plans may change their coverage each year during...
i am turning to the community in hopes to help a family in desperateneed!husband lost job after 7 yrs.they are strugling to p...
Two members of the Mars Hill Lions football team have been charged with rape.Quazman Harris and Jonathan Charles stand accuse...
On September 29, Mitchell and Yancey counties joined hundreds of communities across the nation in the Drug Enforcement Admini...
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force will meet next on Tuesday October 9th Noon at the Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehab...
Don’t forget the Toe River Health District’s annual Operation Medicine Cabinet is tomorrow. This is a day set asi...
Alice Salthouse, the Director of Community Outreach for Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has resigned her post in order...
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center Pig Pickin' will be held Saturday October 13th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the ATRC B...
Yancey Humane Society placed 14 dogs/puppies at the 2012 Fall Mega Adoption Event held the weekend of September 15th and 16th...
All the political signs are good for is to help you learn the names of the candidates running for various offices so one can ...
Thousands of survivors of suicide loss will gather together in cities around the world on this annual day of healing. Join us...
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $4,000 to Bald Creek Elementar...
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force will hold a meeting on September 13th, 12:00 pm at the Fitness Center in Burns...
Pet overpopulation continues to be a problem in the United States and our area. On August 21st the Yancey Humane Society sent...
Do you have outdated or unused prescription drugs, over the counter medications, syringes or other medical supplies? Come dro...
The Yancey Humane Society will be another stop along the Quilt Trails in Yancey County as installation of their new block has...
Pet overpopulation has been a constant problem in the United States. It has taken the lives of millions of innocent animals, ...
The Affordable Care Act – the health care law – gives hard working families the security they need and important ...
Americans in rural communities face uniquechallenges when it comes to getting the health carethey need. Rural Americans have ...
The 2012 Yancey Humane Society Annual Meeting of members and the facebook Family Fun Picnic held July 21st were both huge suc...
Avery County Humane Society is celebrating its public grand opening Saturday August 18, from 11am – 2pm at the New Vale...
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Department, The Burnsville Police Department and The Mitchell Yancey County Substance Abuse...
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Department, The Burnsville Police Department and The Mitchell Yancey County Substance Abuse...
To the "parent who lives in a glass house no more" I feel for you and am praying for you and your child. Please pra...
On Saturday, August 11, there will be a free pool party event sponsored by the Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force and Graham ...
The second annual Yancey County NC Genealogy Research Get Together will be held Saturday July 28th from noon-5:00pm at the Ya...
Can you believe this cute face needs a home?It's the Dog Days of Summer (and cat days too). Adoption fee for all dogs and...
The Yancey County Health Department is looking for local farmers to help build the local food supply and thus help with the i...
Avery County Humane Society has launched a new spay/neuter program called “Help Fix Me.” Doris Swor, board member...
The Yancey Mitchell Substance Abuse Task Force is seeking comments/quotes to incorporate into public education articles for n...
Hutch (or china cabinet). $225…horse collar with mirror already in it. $225…old timey wash cabinet. ...
Queen-size horse comforter & matching valances, horse throw, and horse picture, all for $30…call 682-4941
Darrell Renfroe has been appointed as the new Director of the Yancey County Department of Social Services. Effective July 16,...
Dr. Ashby Walker, Mars Hill College sociology professor, was the lead presenter for exciting new research into managing type ...
Age: 83Address: Black MountainDate of Death: Sunday, July 1, 2012Arrangements: Yancey Funeral ServicesDetails: Rev. James Ric...
The Yancey Humane Society's Big Fall Flea Market will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 21, 22 and 23. Look ...
If you have pets that need to be fixed then plan to stop by the Prescription Pad Pharmacy on Tuesday, July 10, from noon to 3...
To buy makeup from a Mary Kay Representative. If you are one or know of one please call 385-1474
2008 Dixie Horse & Mule 2-horse slant trailer w/LQ and tack closet. $18,500.00...call828-284-6776, leave a messag
Graham Children’s Health Services recently received funding from The North Carolina Coalition Initiative. The North Car...
The Yancey Humane Society announces that there will be NO drop-offs at Taylor Togs this coming Saturday, June 30th. If you ha...
There are Community Health Advisor (CHA) Volunteers standing by in Mitchell and Yancey Counties waiting to take referrals for...
If you have lost a pet, call the Yancey Humane Society at 682-9510 during hours open to the public. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday...
9 to 5 The Musicalby Dolly Parton and Patricia Resnick is set in 1979 and tells the hilarious tale of three secretaries that ...
The Yancey Humane Society will hold the Big Summer Flea Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 10, 11 and 12 at the Mi...
The Yancey Senior Center has received funding this year to purchaseand distribute fans to anyone 60 years of age or older or ...
The Yancey Senior Center has received funding this year to purchase and distribute fans to anyone 60 years of age or older or...
2010 Dyson Vacuum Cleaner, in very good condition,comes with all attachments thats never been used and dyson carpet cleaners ...
One huge clothes dryer: extra good condition. $75…call 284-2698: leave message if no answer
The Toe River Health District would like to provide some in-formation about public health and what it has done for the health...
Child care. I am 21 years old an currently unemployed and looking for a few kids to keep in my home or in yours. I have my In...
The proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget has been presented to the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners and is availabl...
Reading one of the opinions the question was asked, could they sell chickens on the square? In my opinion is for you to give ...
Yancey County Schools is making out of adoption, used textbooks available to the public. Most of the available books are read...
Yancey County Schools is making out of adoption, used textbooks available to the public. Most of the available books are read...
Camp Funshine began in 1999 as a special Summer Day Camp for people with Disabilities. It was started by Lucy Wilson and the ...
Meet Smiley, who came from a special situation and needs some special attention. He is friendly and happy but shy around new ...
The Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows Program builds future leaders who will make a difference in the health ...
Get ready for the Yancey Humane Society's annual Big Flea Market. This awesome three-day event will be held on Friday, Sa...
The Yancey Humane Society has a booth at The Menagerie located behind the Town Hall in Burnsville. Don't miss out on an a...
Denise Harrison, MA, MAC, LCAS, CSI, a Licensed Clinical Counselor, has opened an office at 205 Locust Street in Spruce Pine....
The Yancey Humane Society is pleased to announce that the annual Flea Market will be held in August this year. Actual dates t...
Childcare in the Ledger area: all ages including newborn, available nearly round the clock…call 467-7850
Text Books: Math140, Thinking Mathematically, Math160-NEVER USED just out of shrink wrap, has the MathXL, Juvenile Delinquenc...
The Yancey Senior Center will present “Put Pain in Its Place – How to Get Osteoarthritis Under Control”, a ...
The Yancey Senior Center will present “Put Pain in Its Place – How to Get Osteoarthritis UnderControl”, a c...
The Altapass Baptist Church Relay for Life Team will be hosting a Free Supper and silent auction Friday May 18th at 6:00pm in...
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Yancey County to help inform local women about breast, cervical and ...
Yancey Humane Society staff members (back row) Renee Tomberlin, Landon Beaver, Tim Tipton (front row) Haley Miller, Julie Tip...
This is to the party who decided to spray paint a word over the Admendment For Marriage, sign at the gas station. If I was go...
Several family members of a local Yancey County artist were murdered last week in Gilbert Arizona. A daughter, granddaughter ...
The Salvation Army's Family Donation Store is celebrating their One-Year Anniversary. In appreciation of all their valued...
Michael Holcombe, a senior majoring in social work, from Mars Hill, NC, has received the Michael Emory Award from Mars Hill C...
Wine & Whiskers, an annual benefit for Mitchell County Animal Rescue, will be held Saturday May 5th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Mou...
This is Thomas at Mitchell County Animal Rescue waiting for his forever porch or couch. A nice family to go along would be gr...
Mitchell County collected 25,443 pills and Yancey County collected 30,825 pills for a total of 56,268 pills during the Pharma...
Based on recent notification from US Department of Labor, North Carolina is no longer eligible for the Extended Benefits prog...
Mountain Heritage High School invites family, friends, and the Burnsville community to the Mountain Heritage High School Even...
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to use this opportunity to bring attention to the fact that each yea...
Sillman Cartridge Company of Spruce Pine is hosting a Bike Rally/Poker Run event to raise awareness for domestic violence. Th...
Last drug take back in October 2011 over 50,000 pills were collected in Mitchell/Yancey. Pictured are Abby Robinson, Ingles P...
A Bike Rally/Poker Run to raise awareness for domestic violence will be held at Sillman Cartridge Company at 76 Roan Road in ...
The Yancey Humane Society will conduct a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Animal Shelter off Can...
Yancey County Humane Society will be at Poplar Grove Store Monday April 30th from noon-3:00pm signing people up for free spay...
Avery County Humane Society and Melissa MacKinnon of Woof Pack Pet Services are offering Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedien...
Avery County Humane Society and Melissa MacKinnon of Woof Pack Pet Services are offering Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedien...
Just arrived at the Salvation Army Thrift Store...10,000 VHS tapes! Everything from Disney, Christian, Educational and more.....
Sillman Cartridge Company of Spruce Pine is hosting a Bike Rally/Poker Run event to raise awareness for domestic violence. Th...
High Country Council of Governments is developing a bike plan for Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilk...
The Yancey Humane Society is collecting items for their Big Fall Flea Market annual fundraiser - their biggest fundraiser. As...
The AMY Regional Library asks users of the Avery, Mitchell, Spruce Pine and Yancey libraries to please complete an online sur...
Week of April 23Bring a new stuffed animal to one of the AMY Libraries and your fines will be forgiven and the stuffed animal...
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Yancey County urges all residents to recognize that we each can play an important par...
The Oak Tree Store, located at 462 Oak Avenue, the former Attic location across from the Central Baptist Church parking lot, ...
Help keep prscription drugs off the streets and out of the rivers by bringing any of your unused prescriptions to on of desig...
Mars Hill College is proud to present a performance by award-winning poet, educator and performance artist, Glenis Redmond, o...
Saturday, May 5, come to the Fiesta Cinco de Mayo on the Burnsville Town Square from 10:00am-2:00pm. They will have Mexican f...
Four men who went on a crime spree at Mars Hill College last week are now in the custody of the Buncombe County Sheriff&rsquo...
Brittney is really smart. She knows sit, down, speak, shake and is ready to learn more. Brittney is a 2 year old Lab mix (jus...
Brittney is so smart. She knows sit, down, speak, shake and is ready to learn more. Brittney is a 2 year old Lab mix (just ou...
There will be a spaghetti dinner on Saturday March 31st at the Community Building on Robertson Street in Burnsville to raise ...
Experenced Law Care with free estimates…call 284-3726 anytime after 3:30 if no answer please leave a message
Oak china cabinet with crown molding and display light $200. (Also Matching solid Oak Table with chairs sold separately)&...
Antique oak wash stand $125…call 682-6548, Please leave message if no answer
The Wild Bodema Drummers will perform for and with students on the campus of Mars Hill College on March 21, beginning at 12 n...
Graham Children’s Health Services and Yancey County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Forceare combining efforts to compile ...
The Yancey Humane Society will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16, due to the St. Patrick's Day Dinner to be held that e...
Adoption of adult cats is always free at Mitchell Animal Shelter. On St Catrick' s Day, Friday, March 16th all kittens ar...
The Mitchell County Animal Rescue reminds you that this Friday they're celebrating St. Catrick's Day!!!All day Friday...
The monthly meeting of the Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force will be held on Tuesday March 13th at noon at the Blue Ridge Re...
Age: 75Address: Burnsville (White Oak Community)Date of Death:March 11, 2012Arrangements: Yancey Funeral ServicesDetails: He ...
Hi, my name is Brian best from Ireland and I am trying to track down a possible relative. The Margaret morrow I'm trying ...
A $2 million grant for the Town of Spruce Pine will help refurbish the water treatment plant according to town officials....
Brad Hearon was born in Liberal, Kansas and always dreamed of being part of his family’s farm operations. He loved to d...
Inspirational speaker Brad Hearon will be sharing his story of survival at HigginsMemorial UMC Family Life Center on Wednesda...
The Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County is holding a Children's Book Drive now through April 17th. Donations of ne...
A St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be held by the Yancey Humane Society at the Burnsville Town Center on Friday, March 16th....
A St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be held by the Yancey Humane Society at the Burnsville Town Center on Friday, March 16th....
Babysit kids of any age, sit with your loved ones of any condition, and also housekeeping. References are available…ca...
The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners will meet in Special Session on Friday February 24th at 8:00am in the Commissioner...
The Small Business Center of Mayland Community College will be offering a Free Seminar on "Using Social Networking for S...
Care for your elderly, disabled, or mentally disabled loved one. Person is a CNA, MedTech with 16 years experience and will p...
An oak computer desk with oak chair $150…twin size mattress and box spring $50…oak table set $175&h...
Students from Arthur Morgan School and St. Thomas Episcopal Church's newly formed Youth Group led by Michelle Rehfield pa...
The next meeting of the Yancey County Department of Social Services Board will be Friday February 1oth, commencing at 2:00pm ...
The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave, Is in Danger in my opinion.I feel there are many people who do not have acces...
Puppies: Pitbull/bully oils, 4 females, ADBA papered, will be short and stocky. $500…call 467-5910
Trailer on Pine Swamp Road. $350 per month plus a $100 deposit…call David or Debbie at 284-8112 or 367-1691
Back in June 2009, a Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force formed to address a growing drug abuse problem in our community. The ...
Brookside Rehabilitation and Care is starting a new volunteer program called Adopt a Resident. This program is to provide a o...
Yancey County Humane Society Exec. Director Tim Tipton accepting donation from Mrs. Fox. Students from Mrs. Rebecca Fox's...
Pictured are Eve Duncan and Virginia (Vee) Lipps with Rotary President-elect Reid Duncan.The Rotary Club of Spruce Pinerecogn...
A midsize truck bed full of wood, oak and locust. $50…call 765-2628, ask for Kenny
There will be a benefit February 25th at Madison High School for the Ryan Coates family. 100% of all proceeds will be given t...
There will be a benefit February 25th at Madison High School for the Ryan Coates family. 100% of all proceeds will be given t...
An oak computer desk with oak chair $150…twin size mattress and box spring $50…oak table set $175&h...
The next meeting of The Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force will be Tuesday February 7 from 12-1pm at the Fitness Center in Bu...
Project Lazarus will be presenting a program on "The State of Drug Abuse in WNC" Thursday February 2nd from 6pm-8pm...
This is in response to the person who started this topic. I have wrote postings on here related to immoral issues in this cou...
Around 25 residents of the Sunshine Hill Apartments in Spruce Pine will be displaced for a couple of days while crews clean u...
The Yancey County Humane Society will be hold a "Puppy Paloosa" animal adoption event Saturday January 28th from no...
Puppy Paloosa is coming to the Yancey County Humane Society. With 25 puppies available (including this cute little guy pictur...
This beautiful bowl made by Elizabeth Westveer is part of the Silent Auction to benefit the Central Park Project. Artwork and...
Free income tax preparation is available for households with income under $50,000. Contact the State Employees Credit Uni...
The picture of the starving horse on the home page made me gasp in shock. How can anyone allow an animal to get in this condi...
5 horse saddles. $150 each…other miscellaneous horse equipment…call 467-7850
A proposal for a renewable driver’s license/state identification card that would require undocumented residents in Nort...
Avery County Humane Society will be offering free and low cost spay neuter for Pit Bullsand Pit Bull mixes, while funding is ...
Yancey County is in the process of applying for a $400,000 grant to implement a Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Pro...
Women’s size 9 shoes, shirts 1X-2X, or any unused fabric. Any donations would be greatly appreciated…call 682-4...
Avery County Humane Society will be offering free and low cost spay neuter for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes, while funding is...
Thanks to a new criminal information system, a recent inspection station request led N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles License ...
Yancey County is in the process of applying for a $400,000 grant to implement a Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Pro...
Wood Pellet Stove: excellent condition. $800…Contact the Yancey Humane Society at 682-9510
K1 kerosene for heating oil for a disabled couple that is in desperate need…call 675-4047 or write to Inez Williams, P...
The Yancey Humane Society will be closed on Saturday, December 31, for New Year's Eve and Sunday, New Year's Day. Regular ho...
The Yancey Humane Society is offering a $500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person...
The Yancey Humane Society is pleased to announce that your dogs and cats can now be fixed for free! If your pet is 4 months ...
There will be a free community training on Tuesday, January 17th from 8:00 AM – noon at United Community Bank in Burnsv...
3 month old black and white shih-tzu puppy. Not registered but can be. Comes with a pet carrier. $300...call 765-5332
Comments fromSafeplace and the Family Violence Coalition
The Yancey Humane Society has reported that seven or eight dogs have recently been poisoned. Five of these dogs were Yancey ...
Beginning January 3rd Western Highlands Network will assume the management of the NC Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Intel...
Arthur Carder, CEO of Western Highlands Network (WHN) is pleased to announce that, the NC Department of Health & Human Servic...
Comments from Safeplace and the Family Violence Coalition
Due to a drop in rank from the North Carolina Commerce Department, Yancey County will now be eligible for a larger tax credit...
Comments fromSafeplace and the Family Violence Coalition
Save the Date and spread the word...On Monday, January 30th at 11am in the Private Room at Sallie's Mountain View Restaurant,...
The Salvation Army, located on West Main Street in Burnsville next to Burnsville Chevrolet, has a big supply of winter coats ...
On Monday, January 30th at 11am in the Private Room at Sallie's Mountain View Restaurant, there will be having a special Mitc...
On December 14th The Pizza Shop on Oak Street in downtown will sponsor a COCOA ANDCOOKIE SOCIAL for children of all ages. The...
Marlboro Leather Jacket with fringe. Women's size Large. Medium Brown. Never worn. Perfect Condition. Collectible. $90......
Did you know that to house an inmate it costs $40,000 a year, and a prison guard is expected to raise a family on $26...
Yellow Mountain Enterprises’ Exceptional Citizens will be exercising Avery County Humane Society’s adoptable shel...
Yellow Mountain Enterprises’ Exceptional Citizens will be exercising Avery County Humane Society’s adoptable shel...
Steve McClure and Matt Hyder (with a little help from Burnsville Chevrolet mascot, Winston) place gifts under the tree at Bur...
Comments from the Mitchell County Safeplace and the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County
A food drive will be sponsored for needy families in the Spruce Pine area. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off betwe...
SUBWAY® restaurants will host Salvation Army “Angel Trees” in hundreds of participating restaurants throughou...
Workers at Mountain View Correctional Institute in Spruce Pine are currently banned from praying in groups. Supervisors at th...
Paul and Judi Ewing of Riverwalk Community on Pensacola Road are offering FREE frasier fir trees. A minimum donation of $...
The Yancey Humane Society will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 so that staff, volunteers and shelter pets can be in t...
David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.
On December 10, 2011, Bethlehem Village will be in the Bakersville Creekwalk Park6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Be transported through time...
On December 10, 2011, Bethlehem Village will be in the Bakersville Creekwalk Park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.Be transported through time...
13 year old mare quarter horse. Good horse for experienced rider. Horse and saddle $500...call after 5:00pm at 208-1657
David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.
Want to help women in your community get well and stay well? The American Cancer Society islooking for volunteers to help edu...
The Salvation Army Empty Santa Stocking Drive needs your help by donating new toys for needy children in Yancey County. Donat...
Have you lost a loved one to cancer? Have you survived cancer yourself? Or are you simply hoping to help people get healthy? ...
On November 2nd Mitchell County Animal Rescue celebrated their 1000th dog transported to Rhode Island for adoption. Since 200...
The Read it and Weep Repertory Theatre will present "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" Sunday November 27th at 2:00...
North Carolina’s attorney general says 3.5 million doses of prescription drugs were collected in a single day of events...
The disposal of prescription drugs has long been a dilemma, and many medicine cabinets contain unused or outdated medications...
Every 16 minutes someone dies by suicide in the US, leaving behind loved ones to struggle with the loss, grief and all of tho...
The Sgt. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold their monthly meeting Saturday November 5th at...
GE Profile dishwasher: good condition, white, came from People’s. $200 or best offer...call 273-4008 and leav...
Yancey Humane Society President Jane Mummert and Executive Director Tim Tipton accepted a generous donation recently from the...
The Oak Tree Store, located at 462 Oak Street in Spruce Pine, is accepting donations of all non-perishable food items and is ...
According to a recent report published by the Social Security Administration, if Yancey County residents didn’t receive...
27 year old Jerry Plumley of Marion has been arrested and charged with six counts of child pornography. Plumley was one of 2...
David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.
Mary came to WKYK and WTOE in 1998. She is now a senior account representative. She works with local businesses in planning t...
The North Carolina Farm Bureau, Yancey County Farm Bureau, and Mitchell County Farm Bureau donated $7,000 to the local me...
Bruce Ikard talks to Jessica Farley and Michelle Ackers about the Drug Take Back Day Event.
Thanks to some generous contributors to the Yancey County Animal Shelter they now have grant money for spay/neuter of dogs an...
Oak dining table with leaf: very good condition, no chairs. $50...twin bed frame with headboard. $30...call 682-6832
Yancey Humane Society has announced that Tim Tipton has been promoted to Executive Director of the non-profit organization. F...
David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.
Due to changes in the energy programs the Yancey County Department of Social Services will be taking applications for the Low...
The North Carolina Division of Social Services has new guidelines andeligibility for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Th...
The North Carolina Division of Social Services has new guidelines andeligibility for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Th...
Operation Medicine Cabinet, a pharmaceutical drug take-back project designed to save our kids and rivers from drugs, will be ...
Survivors of suicide loss meet at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of every month in the parlor of Spruce Pine United Methodist C...
The Yancey County Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver meals to Yancey County shut-ins, any weekday from 10:30...
W.A.M.Y. Community Action's Micro-Loan Program is established for women, minorities, low-income entrepreneurs, small busi...
If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word that there is a cleaning service that provides ...
The Yancey Humane Society is overflowing with homeless dogs, cats, kittens and puppies. They range all sizes, shapes, and age...
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) would like to announce a new meeting for young persons with a problem with addiction. This meeting ...
All members of Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans and Medicare Health Plans may change their coverage each year duri...
For families in need of drug and alcohol addiction counseling, Narconon Arrowhead can help. Narconon offers free counseling, ...
The Mountain Regional Medical Reserve Corps is seeking active and retired physicians, nurses, pharmacists and support staff w...
The Yancey County Humane Society offers a beautiful community dog park at the Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road. This...
Narconon Arrowhead is saving lives, reuniting families, and making stronger communities through effective drug and alcohol re...
The Yancey County Humane Society is reporting that they have received a higher than normal number of strays that have been t...
Children with serious medical problems face many challenges in life. That's why Shriner's Hospitals for Children offe...
Fair Housing is the law in North Carolina. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in housing because of your ra...
Mitchell County Safeplace has a support group for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. If you'd like mo...
The Yancey County Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver meals to Yancey County shut-ins, any weekday from 10:30...
The Yancey County Literacy council is a non-profit organization that gives free one-on-one tutoring to both children and adul...
The Yancey 4-H Friends, governor one on one volunteer program needs your help. They need Volunteers, men and women, who can b...
The Yancey Health Department and WIC Program provide breastfeeding education and support to all women in Yancey County regard...
MY Meds Medication and Health Ministry is a local non-profit organization that provides help to Mitchell and Yancey County r...