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
September is Healthy Aging Month: Tips for Older Adults
Many of my columns focus on different aspects of healthy living, but September is Healthy Aging Month, so it’s a good time to think about
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
Dollar General Grant for Micaville Elementary
Last fall, Hurricane Helene severely impacted Burnsville, North Carolina, including Micaville Elementary School. DG responded, providing a $20,000 grant to help the school rebuild and
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
Mitchell Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new office and welcome center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday,
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
Mitchell EDC Welcomes Marley Cloer as New Digital Marketing Specialist
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mitchell County native Marley Cloer as its new Digital Marketing Specialist.
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Honors Jessica Phillips, LPN
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to announce Jessica Phillips, LPN, Cardiology, as its Colleague of the Month. Phillips was recognized for consistently going above
Mission Hospital Leader in Groundbreaking Cardiac Clinical Trial
Mission Hospital is proud to announce its leading role in a groundbreaking national clinical trial aimed at reducing the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic
Treasures in the Pines Cuts Ribbon; Reopens After Hurricane
Treasures in the Pines held their official ribbon cutting on Thursday morning, August 7th, barely short of one year since their building was flooded and
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
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Awarded for Efforts to Improve Rural Stroke Care
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has been recognized for its significant efforts in optimizing stroke care and addressing healthcare outcome disparities in rural areas. The hospital
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
