Joshua Randall Burleson, 43 of Bakersville was arrested on 04/07/2021 and charged with Felony Possession Methamphetamine, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, and Simple Possession Schedule IV Controlled Substance. Donia Mae Rice, 52 of Mars Hill was arrested on 04/07/2021 in Madison County and transported to Yancey County Detention Center and charged with (2) Counts Felony Breaking And Or Entering ...(more)
East Main, near the Courthouse The Town has initiated work to repair dilapidated sidewalks on East Main Street. The project began a few weeks ago and is expected to be completed no later than May 24th. This will also repair damaged drain lines in the area. Sidewalk Ramps You may have noticed DOT working in several areas around town. They have been constructing handicap on and ...(more)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Mitchell County Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2021-2022 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special ...(more)
The library is now open to the public. Appointments will still be needed for computer use. Only 50 people will be allowed into the building at one time. All patrons visiting the library branches are required under Executive Order No. 147 to wear a cloth face covering. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Library hours will be Monday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and ...(more)
The Orchard at Altapass is open for the 2021 season. The honeybees are buzzing, trees rustling in the wind, barn swallows swooping, sounds of many feet on the old wood floors in the red barn echoing through the building. Staff are busily at work in the General Store, smiling and helping visitors; the crew’s in the fields with mowers and weed eaters. This year, the model train will stay ...(more)
Double Island Fire Department will be selling strawberries from Scotts Farms as a fundraiser for the fire department. Call 675-0632 or 442-3309 and leave a message with your name and phone number and number of gallons. Price is $15 a gallon. Pickup will be May 22nd and you’ll be called with the berries are delivered. ...(more)
Parkway Playhouse is proud to announce our 2021 summer camps and classes! Parkway Playhouse will be offering a variety of in-person summer camps and classes that cover a wide range of theatrical interests. Our Parkway Playwrights class will be held virtually. All in-person courses will be held at Parkway Playhouse. Registration will open on May 5th, on our website, www.parkwayplayhouse.com. ...(more)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1–Oct. 31. People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible for assistance and can contact aging agencies ...(more)
AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina and Mission Health Partners announced that they have signed a contract that will allow AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina’s Medicaid managed care members to receive care from Mission Health Partners’ hospitals, physicians, and other affiliated providers. AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina is a prepaid health plan that is slated to begin serving North ...(more)
The grand opening of PC Solutions was held Thursday, April 15th. Steve Casper and associates are proud to open a store in Burnsville. They have been serving this area since 1999. The Burnsville store is located at 347 East US Hwy 19E Bypass (beside Bantam Chef). They provide sales and service, upgrades and repairs on new and refurbished PCs. Wireless networking and on-site service. ...(more)
RHA is considered crisis walk-in center for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency in McDowell County. In normal conditions, our office is open to walk-in crisis traffic from 8-5, Monday-Friday. Community crisis intervention is always available 24/7/365 thru our Mobile Crisis Management team, by calling 1-888-573-1006. Individuals will be screened by phone to ...(more)
