According to the Marion Police Department, three people broke into the Marion Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership early Saturday, April 15th and stole three vehicles. The car dealership’s video shows two people breaking the glass to a side door to get in while a third waited outside the dealership on Worley Road. After the people were inside, they broke into a lock box to get the car ...(more)
I am proud to announce that my 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship will take place from July 21st to July 28th. This internship program is held in my Washington, D.C. congressional office and consists of learning activities, including an introduction to the legislative process, tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and area museums; briefings with House committee staff; and ...(more)
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx spent most of Thursday in Mitchell County visiting with constituents, fielding a few questions, recording a Community Closeup interview with Bruce Ikard and in general enjoying a beautiful day. With redistricting Mitchell County was moved in to the 5th District. Representing Mitchell County is a new adventure for Foxx but she is no stranger to Mitchell County as ...(more)
(Press Release from Yancey County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Alton Raymond Edwards 49, Of Burnsville, NC Was Arrested On 04/02/2023 And Charged With Felony Breaking And Entering, Felony Attempted Larceny And Misdemeanor Injury To Personal Property He Was Issued A $5,000.00 Bond. Brandy Marie Blankenship 33, Of Weaverville, NC Was Arrested ...(more)
Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) is pleased to announce their new initiative, The Feeding Mitchell County Pets Project, to help feed family pets in Mitchell County. This program provides free pet food for pets owned by Mitchell County families from low income households, low income seniors on fixed incomes, and veterans. Funding for this program was provided by The Fund for Mitchell County, ...(more)
If you have noticed some smoke in the air, it more than likely is coming from McDowell County. The U.S. Forest Service has begun a 2200-acre prescribed burn on the Grandfather Ranger District in McDowell County to reduce the risk of wildfires. This burn is the Singecat burn unit located directly North of Pleasant Gardens between Lake Tahoma and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trail closures will ...(more)
There are three simple steps to reduce the national debt: limit spending, safeguard hard-earned taxpayer dollars, and grow the economy. It’s not rocket science, it’s common sense. Unfortunately, common sense is in short supply in some quarters in Washington. President Biden refuses to come to the table and negotiate in good faith with Republicans on the debt limit – he remains committed ...(more)
During the April 3rd meeting of the Mitchell County Commissioners, three citizens were honored for their service to the county through the recreation department and representing senior citizens of the county. Mitchell County Recreation Director Brock Duncan, left, and Assistant Director Ryan Cook, far right, present Larry and Anita Fortner with an award recognizing their service to the ...(more)
