Spruce Pine Chevrolet Property Sold
The property and building housing Spruce Pine Chevrolet have officially been sold, marking an important milestone for the dealership and the broader Mitchell County business
New Pediatrician Serving Spruce Pine & Surrounding Counties
Families in Spruce Pine and surrounding areas now have expanded access to pediatric care with the addition of Joanna Storey, MD, at Blue Ridge Regional
Mission Hospital Earns National Patient Safety Award
Mission Hospital, as a part of HCA Healthcare, today announced that it has received a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Services
When most of us think of medical emergencies, we often think of the ones that impact adults — crises like heart attack and stroke. However,
Mission Accepting Applications for Kesha Young Scholarship
Mission Health is accepting applications from throughout the communities we serve for the Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship. Now in its 29th year, the aim of
Sassy Gal Boutique Grand Opening
The Yancey Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening for Sassy Gal Boutique on Friday, March 6th. The store is in
French Broad Electric Helps Out East Yancey Middle School
French Broad Electric Company (FBEMC) has recently helped out East Yancey Middle School in two big ways. First, FBEMC graciously trimmed the trees in the
Hospital Honors Johnson with BEE Award
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Marie Johnson, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), has been honored with the BEE Award (Being Exceptional Everyday).
Colon Cancer is Rising in Younger Adults
A Critical Reminder: Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults By Peter Bechtel, MD General Surgeon, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Recent news of a 48-year-old
BRRH Honors Mark Thomas For 19 Years of Service
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) announced the retirement of Mark Thomas, a longtime member of the Facilities Department, following a distinguished 19-year career. Since joining
Mission Health Expands Access to Cancer Care with Renovations
Mission Health has completed significant renovations at Hope Women’s Cancer Center, located at 100 Ridgefield Court in Asheville, expanding access to high-quality cancer care for
Mission First in WNC to Offer Leadless Pacemaker
— Mission Hospital has successfully implanted a new type of pacemaker that can help significantly more patients with slow or irregular heart rhythms — making
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Donates $2,000 to Mitchell County SafePlace
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is proud to announce it recently presented a $2,000 donation to Mitchell County SafePlace, a local non-profit dedicated to providing
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Invests $7,500 in Mitchell County’s Future
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH), the hometown hospital for Mitchell County, presents a $7,500 donation to the Mitchell County Development Foundation (MCDF). Pictured are (L
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
AdventHealth Welcomes New Oncologist to Expand Cancer Care in Weaverville
AdventHealth welcomes new Oncologist, Deborah Bradley, MD, to its team at AdventHealth Cancer Services Weaverville. Dr. Bradley is board-certified in Internal Medicine specializing in Medical
Mountain Community Health Partnership Breaks Ground on New Facility at Grassy Creek in Spruce Pine
On Friday, July 18, 2025, Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) celebrated a historic milestone with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new health center and
Young’s Fuel Is Delivering; New Phone Numbers
Young’s Fuel Service and D & S Propane are here to serve you during these difficult times. Young’s is in business and they are delivering
Rebecca Noricks Joins Dogwood Health Trust as Vice President of Communications
Dogwood Health Trust is pleased to announce that following an extensive national search, seasoned communications strategist and practitioner Rebecca (Becky) Noricks, will be joining the organization