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First Week in June at the Orchard at Altapass

June 6 starts the season’s Thursday music at the Orchard at Altapass as the back of the red barn is taken over by long-time favorite, Tom Sparks and several of his friends—center stage at 1:45 p.m. with songs interpreting the mountain heritage. And it’s all free. The week’s music continues with a Friday performance at 1:45 p.m. by Debbie Young, returning with songs played on rhythm ...(more)

Notice of Upset Bid on the Old Yancey Hospital

ADVERTISEMENT FOR UPSET BIDS PURSUANT TO the terms and provisions of NCGS 160A-269 Yancey County has received  an  offer  to  purchase those  lands  located  in  Yancey County,  North Carolina,  more particularly described as follows: BEING those 2 tracts of land located in the Town of Burnsville, Burnsville Township, Yancey County, North Carolina, more particularly described in a ...(more)

Two Former North Buncombe Athletes Killed in Accident

An ATV accident in the Windrock area of Stony Fork Tennessee claimed the lives of three WNC residents on May 26. Sheriff Robbie Goins said three people were pronounced dead at the scene of the ATV wreck.  Two of those killed were former North Buncombe athletes. Johnny Laws and Dillon Akins played football and basketball for the Black Hawks before graduating in 2018.  The other person killed ...(more)

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Wanted Man Arrested During Traffic Stop

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Deputy Aaron Vallini of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Michael William Cook, 44, address listed as Valdese, with possession of methamphetamine. Cook was also served with outstanding warrants from Burke County.  Shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, Vallini stopped a vehicle on Sugar Hill Road for traffic violations. He ...(more)