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SPRUCE PINE ALIEN FESTIVAL-JUNE 8TH-Downtown Oak Avenue, SPRUCE PINE, NC SPRUCE PINE ALIEN FESTIVAL-ALIEN MUSIC FESTIVAL-ALIENXPO (SPEAKER CONFERENCE) 3 EXCITING EVENTS Over 20k UFO and Alien Enthusiasts descended upon downtown Spruce Pine NC in 2023 looking for...Read More
Live music and a great cause, Parkway Playhouse is kicking off its 77th season with an exciting fundraising concert, “A Salute to Our Summer Season!” on May 25th at 7pm! This concert will feature two regional crowd-pleasers,...Read More
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The Beacon Center of Spruce Pine will host a Spring community meal at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Spruce Pine United Methodist...Read More
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming guests to celebrate the beauty of this season by partaking in our Rhododendron Rambles, a series of guided strolls that showcase the park’s...Read More
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Food Pantry will be hosting another food giveaway Friday, May 17th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 151 Scronce Creek Road in Burnsville. Anyone who wants...Read More
The Mitchell County Historical Society invites you to join us on Tuesday, June 4th at 7 pm in the Mitchell County Senior Center for an exploration of the county’s mining history. Our June program will tell the...Read More
A free walk-up produce market will be held on Wednesdays, 10 am-noon at the West Burnsville Baptist Church starting Wednesday May 29th and continuing through the growing season. Everybody welcome. It’s a collaboration of Dig In! Yancey...Read More
Probiotics and the gut microbiome: Do probiotics have any measurable gut benefits for honeybees? Burton Beasley, a Master Craftsman Beekeeper, will talk about his recently published research project with NC State University on whether probiotics live up to...Read More
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Two concerts are scheduled at the end of May featuring the Toe River Arts Chamber Ensemble. The first one will be held at the outdoor stage of Homeplace in Burnsville at 7 pm, weather permitting. The orchestra...Read More
Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9a.m. to 7p.m. Saturday hours are 10a.m. to 1p.m. The Book Cellar Annex on Town Square is closing due to having lost their retail space....Read More
Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association for a fun hike on the Appalachian Trail on Saturday, May 18. This out-and-back adventure will start at Sam’s Gap and climb to Street Gap, for a total distance of...Read More
Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood at Bolens Creek Baptist Church, Burnsville, located at 19 Heavenly Lane, Burnsville, NC 28714, on Wednesday, May 22nd from...Read More
“I just want audiences ‘set awhile’ and become part of this moment in time–a time when women rode horses and pack mules up the steep and often treacherous mountain trails to connect their Appalachian neighbors with the...Read More
The Home Remedies Program is headed to Mitchell County on Saturday, May 18th for a FREE Community Clinic at TRACTOR Food & Farms from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come sample a variety of FREE wellness services...Read More
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Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is once again offering its adult field course series for 2024, allowing participants the chance to explore Grandfather Mountain like never before and take...Read More
Each year, Partners Aligned Toward Health organizes the Burnsville Fit Families (BFF) 5K with the goal of uniting our community through healthy activity. The 13th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K held on Saturday, April 20th was a great success!...Read More
Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for...Read More
3:16 Foster Ministry is needing summer kids clothing all sizes! Your donations help so many in need and are greatly appreciated! Please contact Cindy Williams at 208 2144 or 3:16 Foster Ministry on Facebook...Read More
For Youth Service Month 2024: April 12 – May 12, the Relief Society and the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Western North Carolina teamed up to donate 72 newborn kits to...Read More
The 40th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show will be from July 28th. to August 4th., 2024. There will be over 60 worldwide vendors with all kinds of lapidary related items for sale. There are gemstones,...Read More
The Annual Spring Concert of the Toe River Chamber Ensemble, led by director Kevin Paul, takes place on Tuesday, May 28, 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church, Burnsville NC on the Town Square. Works by composers...Read More
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is excited to announce its lineup of four educator workshops, free to attendees, for the 2024 season. These workshops, provided specifically to environmental educators...Read More
Mitchell-Yancey Habitat is hosting their first annual cornhole tournament. The first half of the day is an Open Play and Open Tournament. It will be a great way to spend time with family and/or friends on Father’s...Read More
More and more listeners to WKYK and WTOE radio are using Amazon smart speakers to listen to the radio audio. If you use an Amazon Alexa speaker or any Alexa device you can now have a more...Read More
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Grandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature preserve operated by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is once again offering its series of nighttime expeditions on the mountain this summer through its popular educational program, Grandfather by Night. This unique...Read More
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Mitchell County is gearing up to celebrate Tourism Week from May 19 to May 25, 2024, showcasing the vibrant attractions, rich culture, and warm hospitality that make the county a must-visit destination for travelers from near and...Read More
The Mitchell County Tourism Board is excited to announce a special meet and greet event with Short Term Rental (STR) owners in Mitchell County, scheduled for May 23, 2024. This event aims to foster closer collaboration between...Read More
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has lined up an inspiring slate of events for the coming months. This year’s calendar kicks off with an event for the upcoming solar...Read More
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LINVILLE, N.C. – January 2024 saw quite a bit of snowfall on Grandfather Mountain, as well as some blustery conditions, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average high temperature for January...Read More
Over 20k UFO and Alien Enthusiasts descended upon downtown Spruce Pine NC in 2023 looking for signs of Extraterrestrial life forms. The Spruce Pine Alien Festival is nearly a Mile long and has over 175 Artists, Crafters,...Read More
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The Center for Pioneer Life proudly announces the appointment of Sarah Presnell as its new Executive Director, effective January 2024. With a wealth of experience in the museum sector, Sarah brings a unique blend of expertise and...Read More
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Mark your calendars, registration for Parkway Playhouse’s 2024 summer camps will open on March 1, 2024! Their 2024 camp lineup includes… Musical Theatre Intensive Camp happening on June 3-7, 2024 from 10am-4pm for ages 12-18. In this class...Read More
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When Overnight temperatures are predicted to be in the 20s that brings out the Code Purple Flag at the Beacon Center of Spruce Pine. The warming station will open at 6:00 pm for anyone that is without...Read More
3:16 Foster Ministry is in need of donations. The foster closet is in need of children donations all sizes to help foster families in Yancey and the surrounding counties. Call Cindy at 208-2144 or message on Facebook...Read More
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Life is good sitting in a warm home on a cold day in these beautiful Blue Ridge mountains….but not all your neighbors in Yancey County are warm because they’re struggling to make ends meet and pay to...Read More
The winner of the 2023 Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilt was drawn at the Flags for Heroes Day on November 11. Ms. Nelda Johnson won the quilt and was present. This is the first time in...Read More
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting a special experience for guests to ring in 2024 from a mile high. On Monday, Jan. 1, the New Year’s “Sunrise at the...Read More
The Yancey County Health Department offers a car seat program. For more information about the program contact Samantha Wilson at 828-682-6118....Read More
FREE LEGAL SERVICES in AVERY, MITCHELL & YANCEY COUNTIES Free Help with Wills & Powers of Attorney For Low-income Homeowners & Low-Income Parents of Minor Children and Seniors who rent a home TO APPLY: Apply online at...Read More
AMY Regional Library Director Amber Westall Brings shared books and resources for families available at the libraries in Mitchell County at the Community Resource Fair held at TRACTOR Food and Farms on September 14. TRACTOR Associate Director Michael...Read More
The winner of the American Homebrewers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Chris Frey, will be at the Center for Pioneer Life to teach others how to make the honey mead he loves. The workshop occurs from 1 to...Read More
Join High Peaks for a special treat on Friday, September 22 when the club takes a leisurely stroll to spectacular Linville Falls, followed by lunch and a tasting at the Linville Falls Winery. The adventure will include...Read More
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Postal Worker Teresa Ramsay was recently attacked and injured. A GoFundMe Fundraiser has been set up to support Teresa. Read Story Here Donate Here...Read More
Happening here at Parkway Playhouse on September 8-10, 2023, the Appalachian Playwriting Festival is a celebration of Appalachian Culture. It is a preservation of the stories, people, and traditions that make our community so wonderful. This festival is an...Read More
It’s fall at the Orchard at Altapass. Only two months remain in our season. Apples continue to ripen and provide opportunities for u-picking on guided experiences or purchasing by the bag at the Apple Shed. Trees are...Read More
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that tickets are on sale for the final presentation in its Grandfather Presents 2023 speaker series. On Thursday, Sept. 21, WCNC-TV Chief Meteorologist...Read More
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A family friendly musical that will warm your heart, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is not one to miss! Together, we join the Peanuts gang we all know and love in this sweet tale of growing older, friendships, first...Read More
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The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency in Mitchell County. While the NCDMV oversees license plate agencies, the agencies themselves are managed by private businesses...Read More
On Sunday, June 4, the Orchard at Altapass held their first Pipes on the Parkway celebration. At noon, Gordon Warburton began his march across the Orchard fields playing the bagpipe. An overwhelming audience listened to its emotionally-charged...Read More
Adventure calls at this weekend’s Healthy Yancey Sizzlin’ Summer Series event. The series has 12 weeks of fun, family-friendly, free physical activity opportunities. We invite kids, families, and community members of all ages and skill levels to...Read More
For the first time ever, the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry had to close our doors for several days last week after running out of food. The shortage is due to increasing numbers of families needing food...Read More
Are you passionate about using your expertise and experience to help your community thrive? TRACTOR Food & Farms is searching for dedicated community leaders to join our Board of Directors. Terms are 3 years, and Directors meet...Read More
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation will hold their annual membership meeting on Saturday May 6th at Madison High School in Marshall. Registration begins at 9 am. Featured entertainment is The Primitive Quartet. Each member has been mailed...Read More
Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9a.m. to 7p.m. Saturday hours are 10a.m. to 1p.m. Donations: The library is accepting donations of relatively new, clean books. Please DO NOT leave donations...Read More
Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Thursday, May 4 for a fun and educational trip to the Ray Mine, an outing that will be led by retired Geology Professor Bill Miller. The mica mine was...Read More
The Ribbon Cutting event was held Tuesday, March 28th at the new Buladean Community Health Clinic...Read More
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The Marine Corps League Detachment 1266 meets every third Thursday of the month at Western Sizzlin in Spruce Pine 6:30 PM, Mitchell, Yancey, and Avery Counties, All branches welcome and Family welcome. Semper Fi...Read More
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