“Booze It And Lose It” Underway
The statewide “Booze It & Lose It” campaign — an
Spruce Pine Man Charged In Motor Vehicle Theft
A Spruce Pine man is facing felony charges following an
Cat Missing After Hurricane Helene Reunited With Family
More than a year after disappearing during Hurricane Helene, a
Sibelco Files Lawsuit Against Insurance Company After Helene
Sibelco North America has filed a lawsuit against Zurich American
December 31 Deadline for Renew NC Home Repair Assistance Extended
The program provides grants of up to $50,000 for home
Mitchell County Announces Data Security Breach
On October 20, 2025, Mitchell County detected ransomware on its computer network. As
Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 12/14 – 12/19/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Christy Mullinax, 35
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Thanks to all the folks who joined my recent tele-town hall, where I
Mitchell County Commissioners & DSS 2026 Schedules
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Yancey County Standoff Ends With Suspect Shot
A standoff involving Yancey County deputies ended with a suspect
AdventHealth Cleared to Move Forward
AdventHealth says it is moving forward with plans to build
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 12/5 – 12/14/25
Arrest: Ronnie Lee Watson Jr., 43 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Donates $2,000 to Mitchell County SafePlace
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is proud to announce it
Rare Rivercane Patch Permanently Protected
A rare rivercane habitat in Yancey County has been permanently
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Fund
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has
Masters To Run For Third Term On Mitchell County Commission
Harley Masters officially filed to run for her third term
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 11/28 – 12/5/25
Arrest: Amanda Pawloski, 33 of Marion, NC. Deputy G. McNinch
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Here in Washington, we continue to face defining choices that
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Invests $7,500 in Mitchell County’s Future
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH), the hometown hospital for Mitchell
Murphy Pleads Guilty in Yancey County Shooting
(Press release from District Attorney’s office) On October 30th, 2025
Local Officials Recognized
Three local officials were recognized at the 50th Annual Banquet
Mitchell County Unveils New EMS Service December 16
“I just wanted to come back, to be home, be
Marion Man Receives Charges for Weapon of Mass Destruction
A Marion man faces multiple charges after deputies discovered an
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Blue Ridge Partnership for Children in 2025
2025 is being remembered as a year of recovery across
Yancey Felony Arrest Report 10/24-11/20/25
Julie Ann McIntosh, 37 years old of Marion, NC Was
Burnsville Man Wins Lottery
A Burnsville man scored a major win after turning to
Sheriff Shane Hilliard Files for Second Term in Yancey County
Sheriff Shane Hilliard, accompanied by his wife Leslie Hilliard, has
Burn Ban Lifted in Yancey County
Local emergency management officials say the recent burn ban in
Yancey School Board 11/17 Meeting Notes
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of
Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued
Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued – No Open Burning
Update from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
The House vote on the Continuing Resolution and funding package
Burnsville Water Updates
The Town of Burnsville is in the midst of a
Avery County Wildfires
Avery County officials are asking for the public’s help as
November SNAP Benefits Update
Following the U.S. House and U.S. Senate resolution to end
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Spruce Pine Awarded $1 Million for Flood Recovery Infrastructure
More than a year after Tropical Storm Helene, small businesses
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