Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order on April 2, 2020, containing seven emergency directives. The order: Postpones court proceedings for a second time to June 1, 2020 Continues to direct clerks of court to post notices, such as the attached poster, at court facilities discouraging entry by those infected with COVID-19 Authorizes court proceedings to be conducted by remote audio and ...(more)
We would first like to send out our hope that everyone is safe and healthy. We’re extremely grateful to all of the promoters, families and individuals that have been so kind and understanding as we work through this together. In an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we’re strictly adhering to all guidelines and mandates from all relevant authorities and ...(more)
Yancey County Courthouse Services will be by appointment only beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020. The Yancey County Courthouse will operate on a normal schedule and staff will be available to assist you. ***Please call and make an appointment before you come**** Courthouse Phone Numbers County Managers Office 828-682-3971 Finance Office 828-682-3819 Clerk of Court- 828-678-5700 District ...(more)
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced 36 grants totaling $276,100 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary, bringing the total amount distributed to $562,900 in just two weeks. The grants represent a coordinated response to ...(more)
The Mitchell County Health Department, part of Toe River Health District, was notified at 3:45 today that a Mitchell County resident has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is in isolation. Public health staff have already initiated an investigation and will be identifying close contacts to contain the spread of disease. To protect individual privacy, no ...(more)
If you are an essential worker who needs financial assistance for emergency child care, complete the COVID-19 Parent Application for Financial Assistance for Emergency Child Care and submit it to your child care provider. You can also fill out a hard copy of this form at your child care facility. Learn more under “Child Care Access & Financial Assistance Available for Essential ...(more)
Yancey County Schools will be observing Spring Break for all staff and students the week of April 13-17, 2020. There will be no remote learning nor food deliveries during this week. Families can utilize the following resources for food pick up during this time: Reconciliation House 682-7251 Yancey Community Center 682-6011 Yancey Feed-A-Child 284-0316 Charity House Mission 678-0726 Dig In! ...(more)
(Yancey County Economic Development Commission PRESS RELEASE) Information for Small Businesses on Accessing Emergency Financial Assistance through the CARES Act in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis As our community responds to COVID-19 our staff are monitoring the situation and working to bring you information and resources. Below you will find more detailed information regarding the financial ...(more)
