Arrest: Jerome Van Queen, 52 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective C. Hobson arrested Queen for failure to appear in court on felony drug charges. He was issued $8,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 5/31/2022. Christine Marie Hudgins, 37 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective C. Hobson arrested Hudgins for felony discharge firearm within enclosure to incite fear. She was ...(more)
Police are reporting that a man has drowned in a popular regional swimming hole. According to Avery County Sheriff Danny Phillips, his agency was one of several that responded to a call of a missing swimmer at Elk River Falls on Friday morning. The Linville Volunteer Fire Department said the rescue mission turned into a recovery after a body was found nearby. Sheriff Phillips said the victim ...(more)
Due to COVID Exposure the Mitchell County Senior Center will be closed until Tuesday, May 24th. They are taking every precaution to keep everyone healthy. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ...(more)
RALEIGH— Mitchell County native James “Beau” Thomas was named the new chief of the labor department’s Mine and Quarry Bureau in an announcement made by Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson during a staff meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Thomas succeeds previous bureau chief William Gerringer, who retired at the end of April. “Beau Thomas has spent many years working in and around our state’s ...(more)
Advent Health hopes to build a new 67 bed hospital in northern Buncombe County. They sought support for a new hospital from the Yancey County Commissioners at the recent commissioners’ meeting. The hospital will serve Buncombe, Madison and Yancey counties. Plans include a trauma center with advanced medical staff and equipment. They are currently looking at 4 or 5 locations to find 30 ...(more)
Mountain Piecemakers 2022 opportunity quilt is from the pattern “Common Bride” designed by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts. This beautiful queen size quilt- 88 inches square- is a combination of machine applique and traditionally pieced blocks. The entire quilt is custom quilted on a long arm machine by a member of the Guild. Additional photos can be viewed on our website. You can ...(more)
Bike Night will be held every Friday night (Beginning 5/27) at Precision Alignment in Burnsville, (Near the former Westside Rental Building), from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. For more information call Travis Briggs at 828-317-7946 or Kyler at 828-317-7961. ...(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. Our hours are subject to change due to inclement weather this time of year. Please monitor our social media and our website as changes will be announced there as soon as possible. If you are feeling sick in any way, please do ...(more)
Sheriff Shane Hilliard is excited to announce the 2nd Annual YCSO Summer Camp for Upcoming 6th Graders. This year we are expanding, there will be two 2-day camps, each hosting 20 kids. This is aimed at being able to take more kids on this outdoor adventure. The YCSO Summer Camp is a no-cost day camp for upcoming 6th graders and will be core-value centered. Summer Camp will be designed to create ...(more)
It’s canning season and time to have your pressure canner gauge tested. Mitchell County Cooperative Extension provides this service free to you. Check dial gauges for accuracy before use each year. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food. Low readings cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high ...(more)
The Mitchell County Cooperative Extension will be collecting pesticides for disposal Wednesday May 25th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Mitchell Senior Center. No paints or hazardous waste will be accepted. For more information call Shane Biddix at 828-688-4811. ...(more)
Yummi Yarns just got a whole big shipment of Cotopaxi today just in time for their 30% off Sale! They only do it a couple times a year! Backpacks, fannypacks, duffle bags, messenger bags, Dopp kits, and fleece jackets. Sale starts Saturday, May 21st through Memorial Day. Have you seen all the cute patterns for sweaters made from granny squares? This one is free on Ravelry today. Look in the ...(more)
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of their new Executive Director. Mitchell County, born and raised, Mandi Polly had previously been working as the Chamber’s Member Services Director and most recently, Interim Executive Director, following Patti Jensen’s retirement. Mandi has her bachelor’s in business management from Mars Hill University. She, and ...(more)
A ribbon cutting was held for the grand opening of The Terrell House under new ownership. Mike (holding scissors) and Sue Frost (to the left of him) are the new owners of the historic bed and breakfast. Yancey County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director , Christy Wood (to the left of Sue Frost) and other Chamber members attended the event. The Terrell House is located at 109 Robertson Street ...(more)
