
Mission Health Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinical Simulation Center
HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health is proud to announce the opening of its groundbreaking HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement (HHCCA), – a leading-edge facility designed

Ribbon Cutting for Reopening of Tri-County Builders
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 3, to celebrate the reopening of Tri-County Builders in downtown Spruce Pine. This

Grand Opening of Spruce Pint in Downtown Spruce Pine
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Spruce Pint, the newest

AdventHealth Expands Access to Cancer and Urology Care
AdventHealth is pleased to announce that GenesisCare locations in North Carolina are now AdventHealth Medical Group Radiation Oncology. This strategic acquisition also includes the Asheville

Burnsville Business Volunteers Time to Refresh Minerals Museum
In honor of National Public Lands Day and a year of recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service

After Hurricane Helene,Resilience and Heroism honored at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
One year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, staff and community members gathered Friday morning at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) to

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Colleague of the Month
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital proudly announces that Pam Buchanan, a dedicated Environmental Services (EVS) Tech, has been named the August Colleague of the Month. EVS

Ribbon Cutting to Reopen Hef’s Restaurant Almost Year After Hurricane
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the reopening of Hef’s restaurant in downtown Spruce Pine, marking a major milestone in the

Spruce Pine Florist Reopens at New Location
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 19, 2025, to celebrate the reopening of Spruce Pine Florist in

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

Four Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Nurses Among Eight from Mission Health Recognized with 2025 Great 100 Honor
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to announce that four of our exceptional nurses have been recognized among the 2025 Great 100 Nurses of North

Innovation after Helene: BRRH Installs BlueNet
Following the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina last year, a new satellite-based communication system designed to ensure hospitals remain connected during

DT’s in Spruce Pine ReOpens After Hurricane
It was an amazing day, August 27th at DT’s Blue Ridge Java on Locust Street (aka Lower Street) in Spruce Pine as they cut the

Mission Hospital included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals List
(Press release) HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital has been named one of the 2025-2026 Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, a recognition of its

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

The UPS Store in Burnsville
The UPS Store in Burnsville is open 7 days a week. They are open Monday through Friday 8am to 6:30pm, 9 to 3 Saturday and

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