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Found: Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones have been found in the Linville Gorge area.  If you think this might be yours email a description to Tim at tttabor6@gmail.com. ...(more)

Out of State Fugitive Attempts Escape

(Press Release from Yancey Sheriff’s Department) Duane Allen Plaskett a fugitive from Georgia and residing in the Jacks Creek area of Yancey County was charged, while in custody at the Yancey County Detention Center with Felony Attempted Escape of a local jail. Plaskett was arrested on Georgia warrants for Aggravated Stalking, Death Threat, and Terroristic Threats.  During the booking ...(more)

Public Hearing Tonight on Burnsville Water/Sewer Fees

The public will have the opportunity tonight to comment on a proposed change to the water and sewer fees for customers of  the Town of Burnsville. At the Public Hearing there will be a presentation on the study of potential Water/Sewer System Development Fees that could be levied by the Town. This hearing, the study and the presentation are in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes ...(more)

Local County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citizens In Fight Against Crime

Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Banks today announced that Yancey County citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association. Membership applications will be mailed out February 14th. Individuals choosing to join the ...(more)

Park Rangers Accused of Neglect in Gatlinburg Fire

Over two years after the  big Gatlinburg fire that was Thanksgiving weekend of  2016, the lawsuit brought by 212 property owners and persons affected by the fire has gone to court.  Lawyers for the wildfire victims say the Great Smokey Mountains National Park rangers were “unprepared, understaffed and unqualified”, failing to comply with one mandated policy after another.  The ...(more)

Mitchell Sheriff’s Activity Report 1/27 – 2/3/19

DYLAN MICHAEL BAUSERMAN, age 23, 1448 Jacktown, Marion, N.C.  Captain R.V. Wiseman arrested Bauserman for possession of methamphetamine, simple possession of Schedule VI, drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substance. Bauserman is being held in jail on an $11,000.00 secured bond. He is schedule to appear in court on February 27, 2019. JAMES PAUL MILLS JR., age ...(more)

Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report

DONNA CHRISTINE GILLIAM, 62 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 01/23/2019 Gilliam is charged with;  Felony Possess Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Controlled Substance Felony Probation Violation ELIZABETH LEE KENNEDY, 20 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 01/26/2019 Kennedy is charged with; Felony Possess Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Controlled Substance MATTHEW BRANDON MURPHY,36 of Burnsville, ...(more)