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“Seed-to-Harvest” Spring Session

Grow Your Own Food! Mitchell County Extension Presents the “Seed-to-Harvest” Spring Session   Four 1 hour classes for all levels of gardener! $5.00 per class – Pre-register at the Extension office in Bakersville or call 828-688-4811   April 4th 5:30 to 6:30 in Extension Conference Room           Soil, Slope, Rock & Sun Growing Methods (till, no-till, raised beds ...(more)

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Toe Cane Beekeepers Association Meeting

Brandon Simmons, owner of Foothills Farm & Apiary, will speak to the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association on Tuesday, March 26. He will discuss how he uses artificial insemination of honey bees to produce more resilient bees.  The meeting, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Spruce Pine. A third-generation beekeeper, Simmons uses traditional ...(more)

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Connect @ Your Library

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 now open Monday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 3p.m. and they accept donations. Conference rooms can be reserved at the library. Our small and large conference rooms may be reserved up to 90 days in advance and require at ...(more)

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Maundy Thursday Worship Service

First Presbyterian Church on Greenwood Road in Spruce Pine invites everyone to a Maundy Thursday worship service which commemorates the last days of Jesus leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection Thursday, March 28th. Worship begins at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited. For more info, call the church office at 765-4036. ...(more)

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Foxx Report – 3/15/24

PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Over the past few days, I can imagine that you’ve read about, listened to, or watched reporting on the surge in crime that has blanketed the entire country. As of late, it sure seems like more and more stories of criminal activity are populating the news that we consume. It certainly reveals a lot about how law and order has been seriously ...(more)

Mitchell County Tourism Board Meet and Greet with STR Owners

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 the tourism board and the local short-term rental community to enhance visitor experiences and promote sustainable tourism practices. Scheduled to take place in both ...(more)

Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 2/29 – 3/14/24

Jonathan Maurice Penland 51 Years Old, Of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-03-2024. Penland was charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance on Jail Premises, Misdemeanor Assault Individual with a Disability, Misdemeanor Communicating Threats and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Penland was issued a $22,500.00 Bond. Matthew Brian ...(more)

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Friday Night Fellowship Meetings

There are going to be weekly Friday Night Fellowship Meetings beginning Friday April 12th and going as long as the lord leads at Ray’s Chapel Church located at 22 Wooten Cove Road in Weaverville, NC.  There will be barbecue plates and fixings, singing and preaching by different preachers every Friday night. Barbecue plates will be served at 6:00pm and singing will start at 7:00pm.  Join in ...(more)

Swap Shop Items

(If you would like to submit an item for the “Swap Shop” use the form here To submit an item by phone call 828-682-3510 ext. 0246) (Lost and Found Items page is here) Due to liability we are no longer posting gun sales. Submitted items stay on the website for one month unless deleted by the person who submitted the item. All submitted items are in rotation on the radio ...(more)