Friday, November 3rd was a big day for Mitchell County as state and local leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a local YMCA. Trey Oakley Mitchell YMCA Executive Director, NC State Senator Ralph Hise, NC House of Representative Dudley Greene, Mayland Community College President Dr. John Boyd and the YMCA Board were among the people on hand for the momentous day. For the past three years, the YMCA has been working with the local Mitchell Wellness Initiative group with the goal of bringing a YMCA and healthy living programs to Mitchell County. In late 2018 the YMCA surveyed the people of Mitchell County to identify the facility and program needs. More than 1,300 people responded with interest in bringing a YMCA to Mitchell County. The new facility will be at the Three Peaks Enrichment Center, formerly the Pinebridge Coliseum, located at 97 Pinebridge Avenue.
