Vaccination Information
Yancey County Health Dept at 828-682-6118
Mountain Community Health Partnership at 828-675-4116
Vaccination sites: 675-6266
(Health Department Drive Through Testing – Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 9-6)
Helpful Links
(Yancey County Government)
(Center for Disease Control)
(CDC COVID Data Tracker )
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Susan Marie Bell
Susan Marie Bell, age 55, of Spruce Pine, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at Mission Hospital. A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom” Meemken
Mitchell TDA Survey of Mitchell Action Plan
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Buladean Man Charged With Indecent Liberties Against A Minor
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) According to a Facebook post from the Mitchell County Sheriff Donald Street, a Buladean man has been accused of indecent liberties against a minor. 44 year old Ryan Henry Hoyle, was
Minor Earthquake Near Bakersville
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, two minor earthquakes shook through western North Carolina this week. The first quake, which occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Transylvania County, measured a magnitude of 2.1. The earthquake
Roger Wise
Roger Wise, age 72, of Spruce Pine, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, with his family and friends by his side. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late
Rita Morey
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Susan Marie Bell
Susan Marie Bell, age 55, of Spruce Pine, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at Mission Hospital. A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom” Meemken
Mitchell TDA Survey of Mitchell Action Plan
Elevate Mitchell is a community-driven initiative to create a shared vision and strategic roadmap that guides decision-making and enhances quality of life across Mitchell County. The action plan seeks to expand outdoor recreation, highlight arts and culture,
Grissom Named Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, and Philanthropy for AdventHealth NC
AdventHealth announces the appointment of Rebecca Grissom as Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Philanthropy for its North Carolina Market. In this leadership role, Grissom will guide strategic marketing and communications efforts, lead philanthropic initiatives, and strengthen
Buladean Man Charged With Indecent Liberties Against A Minor
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) According to a Facebook post from the Mitchell County Sheriff Donald Street, a Buladean man has been accused of indecent liberties against a minor. 44 year old Ryan Henry Hoyle, was
Minor Earthquake Near Bakersville
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, two minor earthquakes shook through western North Carolina this week. The first quake, which occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Transylvania County, measured a magnitude of 2.1. The earthquake
Roger Wise
Roger Wise, age 72, of Spruce Pine, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, with his family and friends by his side. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late
Rita Morey
Rita Morey passed away at The Greens in Spruce Pine, N.C. after a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & great-great grandmother. Rita was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to Reverand Hughe Glen
