Health

Elvie & Dorthy B’s Book Boutique Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon cutting was, April 3rd, at 10 am. Elvie & Dorthy B’s Book Boutique. From uplifting Christian books and Bibles to a wonderful children’s section, journals, and devotionals, there’s something for everyone. Plus, enjoy charming mugs, sweet baby goodies, inspirational gifts, wall art, and cozy home décor. Located at

Kyla Phillips Sets School Record

Mt. Mitchell Baptist Church Program Friday 4/3/26

New Day Program Friday 4/3/26

Jetson Electric Bike, Regular Bike, & Badger Weed Eater

For Sale: Jetson electric bike with 17-inch wheels, 38-inches to the top of the handle bars, can be ridden by adult or child. $200…26-inch mixed aluminum bike, nearly new. $50…Badger weed eater. Nearly new. $125…call 828-208-2875

Craftsman Riding Mower

For Sale: Craftsman DLT3000 riding mower 42″ cut 17hp Briggs & Stratton motor, asking $400…call 828 678 5194

Welding Shop Fume Extractor & Troy-Bilt Tiller

For Sale: Roll around welding shop fume extractor and a Troy built horse rear tine tiller… call Billy for info at 828-265-1859, please leave message

Box Trailer and Utility Buildings

For Sale: 2014 Homesteader box trailer, dual axle, ramp and side door, brakes, clean title ,$4000…14×16 cottage-type utility building, stick built, wired and insulated, $4000…12×16 utility building, $4000…Call 828-385-2296, ask for Doug

Nina Allen Griffin

Nina Allen Griffin, age 73 of the Pensacola Community of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Carnal and Lizzie Allen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry

Milk Tanker Crash Shuts Down I-40

Hazmat crews responded to a crash along Interstate 40 West near the McDowell-Burke County line Thursday. Officials say a tanker truck hauling milk ran off the right shoulder near Exit 94 at Dysartsville Road and overturned. The tanker separated from the truck, falling down an embankment into Muddy Creek, while

Mission Hospital Approved For 95 New Beds As Others Denied

Mission Hospital has received state approval to add 95 acute-care beds in Buncombe County, while competing proposals from other healthcare systems were turned down. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services rejected plans from AdventHealth and UNC Health, which had each applied to add more beds. The 2025

Center of Pioneer Life – New Season!

Mitchell DSS Meeting – 4/6/26

Mitchell Commissioners Meeting – 4/6/26

Expressive Art as Therapy Free Workshop

EdNC Article Showcases Mitchell CTE Program & Students

Upcoming Shows at the Parkway Playhouse

Parkway Playhouse is gearing up for an exciting lineup of shows this spring! Hadestown: Teen Edition is showing April 17-26, 2026. This award-winning Broadway musical by Anaïs Mitchell is a reimagining of ancient Greek Myths, focusing on the love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone. It follows

Bus Driver Training

Blue Ridge Hospital Donates $5000

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is pleased to announce a $5,000 donation to the Reconciliation House, a local non-profit dedicated to providing essential crisis assistance to residents of Yancey County. The contribution is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to improving community health and stability by supporting local