Fundraising Barbecue
A Fundraiser Barbecue will be held Friday, November 7th at Spruce Pine First Baptist Church, 125 Tappan Street, Spruce Pine from 4pm- 7pm, eat in or take out. Plate includes barbecue, chips, slaw, baked beans and drink
Dennis “Bear” Autrey
Dennis “Bear” Autrey, age 70, of Upper Browns Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Jay and Robbie
Mobile Home for Rent
For Rent: 2 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, furnished, new range, large covered front porch, covered back porch, heat and air conditioning, easy access and owner mows the lawn, no pets. $800 a month…call 828-284-0484
Diamond Ring
For Sale: Diamond ring size 6 ¾: beautiful cluster ring, very well taken care, can supply pics if needed. $700 or best offer, would make a great engagement ring…call 828-284-2137
Dogwood Health Announces $700K in Emergency Food Funding
Dogwood Health Trust has announced $700K in emergency funding to help local communities purchase and distribute food to children and families in Western North Carolina (WNC) due to the recent disruptions in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Ronald Everett Pullin
Ronald Everett Pullin, age 83, of N.C. 266 North in Bakersville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on November 14, 1941 in Harrisburg, PN, he was the son
Picking Up the Pieces: Homeless Liaisons Share Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Four western North Carolina school district leaders recently shared their experiences responding to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Conference in Dallas, Texas, on
Sheila Buchanan Ellis
Sheila Buchanan Ellis, age 70, of Little Henson Creek Road in Newland, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville. Born on August 7, 1955 in McDowell County, she was the
Sheron Hollifield Kaplan
Sheron Hollifield Kaplan, age 63, of Doc Howell Road in Little Switzerland, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home. Born on August 10, 1962 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Rev.
Harold ‘Chatty’ Dodd, Jr
Harold ‘Chatty’ Dodd, Jr., age 82, of Swiss Pine Lake Drive in Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home. Born on February 21, 1943 in Chatham County, GA, he was the son of
Michael David “Mike” Masten
Michael David “Mike” Masten, age 43, of Buchanan Drive in Bakersville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at his home. Born on May 27, 1982 in Charles County, MD, he was the son of the late Carolyn
Grandfather Mountain to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Arrival
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, will host a festive celebration on Friday, Nov. 21 as the tree that will be on display in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery this
Overnight Warming Center Reopening November 10th
The Beacon Center of Spruce Pine is an overnight warming center that offers protection from the cold weather when a night is classified as a Code Purple night (temperature is 30 degrees or below). The Beacon Center
