(Mission Health Press Release) Mission Health is launching the HCA Healthcare Mission Fund, a $25 million innovation fund to support healthcare-related businesses in Western North Carolina. Created as part of Mission Health’s acquisition by HCA Healthcare – one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers – in early 2019, the HCA Healthcare Mission Fund will invest $25 million in local ...(more)
James Hall, 32, of 2941 Fork Mountain Rd. Bakersville, NC. Deputy J. Masters arrested Hall for Failure to appear in court on traffic related offenses. He was issued $1,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 6/3/2020. Monica Fischl, of 323 Forest Fisher Rd., Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy T. Silvers arrested Fischl for failure to pay child support. She was issued $1,213.00 bond and scheduled ...(more)
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will reopen some popular roads and trails on Saturday, May 9th. Campgrounds, picnic pavilions, visitor centers and many secondary roads will remain closed during the first reopening phase. That phase is expected to last for at least two weeks. The timing aligns with the earliest possible date Gov. Roy Cooper has projected for the state’s first ...(more)
The Yancey County Health Department, part of Toe River Health District, was notified that a Yancey County resident has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is in isolation. Yancey County has been preparing for this reality and anticipated that our community would likely be impacted at some point. Public health staff have already initiated an investigation and will be ...(more)
Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) of Spruce Pine has announced it has been awarded a $6,500 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its Adoption Readiness program and Free Publicly Owned Pets Spay and Neuter program, through its Community Cares Spay and Neuter Fund. The investment will have a two-fold impact for both MCAR and for the citizens of Mitchell County. First, it will help ...(more)
North Carolina’s testing guidelines have been updated and the Health Departments in Yancey, Mitchell and Avery Counties can offer COVID-19 testing. Anyone who would like to be tested, regardless of symptoms can call their local Health Department to be screened. To ensure questions get a timely response, please call your local health department. Health Departments Avery – (828) ...(more)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is providing free cat and dog food, cat litter, and access to urgent veterinary care for residents in Western North Carolina struggling to feed and provide basic needs for their pets. Pet food and supplies are available for appointment-requested pick-up and curbside delivery. Pet ...(more)
