Monday August 8th, 2022
The National Park Service is reporting that a 71-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident Aug. 2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell. William Dashiell, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on scene as a result of his injuries near Milepost 358, about three miles south of the entrance to Mount Mitchell State Park. Those riding with Dashiell said at about 10:30 a.m. his ...(more)
Just after 4:30 pm, Monday, August 1st, Yancey County deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired inside a residence at 44 Smith Johnson Road in Yancey County. While en route to the location, dispatch advised deputies that there was a report of one person with a gunshot wound. When deputies arrived on the scene more shots were fired and the suspect shot at deputies. The deputies ...(more)
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(PRESS RELEASE) Asheville Regional Airport has opened a new Cell Phone Lot. This lot is located across the street from the main entrance to the terminal, on Airport Park Rd. The lot will give those picking up passengers a complimentary place to park and wait. The Airport has also expanded the Shuttle Lot in the same area. Cell phone lots provide a location to park and wait for arriving ...(more)
Zito Media has announced the purchase of Country Cablevision, Inc. The change occurred Aug 1, 2022. Zito Media is headquartered in Coudersport, PA and serves over 75,000 customers with video, internet and phone service in rural markets in 22 states across the country. Zito Media said, like Country Cablevision, they have a strong customer service focus, and assistance is available 24 hours a ...(more)
The library is now open to the public. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9a.m. to 7p.m. Saturday hours are 10a.m. to 1p.m. Books are available to our patrons from any Cardinal library in North Carolina. Please remember, this service generally takes about two weeks. If you are going to need a book or other item, allow two weeks time for delivery to ...(more)
The Tipton Hill High School Class of 1954 will be having a Reunion Saturday August 13th at 1:00 pm at Buladean School. ...(more)
One of the largest, oldest and most unique crafts fairs in the North Carolina mountains takes place August 5-6 from 9AM-5PM on the Town Square in Burnsville. The 65th Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair brings together more than 200 artists and crafters. Although a few things have changed since its inception in 1956, the event retains its Friday-Saturday format and includes traditional activities on ...(more)
Experienced, fit hikers are invited to join High Peaks on Friday, August 12 for a trek on the Big Butt Trail from Walker Knob Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cane River Gap. This 5.6-mile trek is rated as very strenuous and should not be attempted by novices. The route descends about 1,500 feet, but also has a few significant climbs, including a long stairway up Little Butt, which ...(more)
Zito Media has announced the purchase of Country Cablevision, Inc. The change occurred Aug 1, 2022. Zito Media is headquartered in Coudersport, PA and serves over 75,000 customers with video, internet and phone service in rural markets in 22 states across the country. Zito Media said, like Country Cablevision, they have a strong customer service focus, and assistance is available 24 hours a ...(more)
“I’m pleased to announce a grant made through Yancey EDC’s Downtown Entrepreneurship Assistance Program was awarded to Julianna Pittman, the new proprietor of Appalachian Java, Burnsville’s longest operating coffee shop at 8 West Main Street” said Yancey County Economic Development Director, Jamie McMahan. Since its inception the Yancey County Economic Development Commission’s ...(more)
