Two Yancey County men are in court today over an animal cruelty charge that stems from an incident in May of this year. The felony animal cruelty charges are against 27 year old Dallas Blevins and 21 year old Anthony Drew Elkins who are accused of strangling a German Shepherd with a belt after it bit Blevins’ young daughter. Yancey County sheriff Gary Banks says the men confessed to ...(more)
If you plan on purchasing a Christmas tree, it may be wise to make a selection soon because of a possible Christmas tree shortage. Growers did not plant as many trees during the 2008 recession when demand for them was diminished and now eleven years down the road there are fewer Christmas trees available. That also means you will pay a little more for that tree this year. A five foot tree with ...(more)
Mayland Community College (MCC) was recently named one of the top 10 of the 50 Best Community Colleges in the nation by thebestschools.org. This award is based on the comparison of several outcome factors significant to college success such as completion/graduation rates, sustained achievement, learning, deployment, equitable and cost-to-value outcomes. “Mayland Community College is ...(more)
HUGH ALLEN TEAGUE III, 26 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 11/21/2019 Teague is charged with; Felony Larceny Felony Obtain Property False Pretense Felony Probation Violation KELLY PARKER SMILEY, 43 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 11/24/2019 Smiley is charged with; Felony Possession Stolen Firearm Felony Larceny After Break/Enter For Avery County GRAY DAN GRINDSTAFF, 22 of Burnsville, ...(more)
You are bound to be able to find at least one Christmas event to go to this weekend in our area. Burnsville kicks off their Christmas activities tonight at 5:30 pm when Santa drops in at the Burnsville Town Center. Get hot chocolate and cookies and a free photo with Santa. Then on Saturday at 1:00 pm the Burnsville Christmas Parade gets underway along Main Street. The Toe River Arts Holiday ...(more)
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards banquet on Tuesday night, December 3rd. Winners this year included WTOE/WKYK’s Bruce Ikard for Outstanding Service to the Chamber, Southern Ridge Cafe in Bakersville was a double winner receiving recognition for Amazing Customer Service and the President’s Award. Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge was recognized ...(more)
