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Lillian Murphy Baker

Lillian Murphy Baker, age 93 of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. Born on November 29, 1931, in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Pink Murphy

Indee Grace Willis

Indee Grace Willis – Born into the arms of Jesus on November 13, 2025 The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away. Precious Indee Grace, too beautiful for earth, now resting in Jesus’ arms with the love

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Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued

Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued – No Open Burning Within 100 Feet of Structures Due to extremely dry weather conditions, the Yancey County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office have issued a local burn ban effective immediately

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Mitchell HOSA Students Compete at Western Regional Competition

On Friday November 14th Mitchell High School’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals Student Organization) students traveled to Hendersonville to compete in the Western Regional HOSA competition.  Fourteen students participated in Regional events, consisting of: Competitive Events, Health Career

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Food Giveaway at Mt. Pleasant Food Pantry

The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Food Pantry will be hosting another food giveaway Friday, November 14th  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 151 Scronce Creek Road in Burnsville.  Anyone who wants the food is welcome to come. Just call 828-536-0130 when you get there to let them know you’re there and someone will load the food in your car without you having to get out of your car. For more information check out their webpage.

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Update from US Congressman Chuck Edwards

The House vote on the Continuing Resolution and funding package finally brought an end to the left’s hostage crisis against the American people. Their radical “spend-now, pay later” agenda is crippling future generations and leading our country

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Burnsville Water Updates

The Town of Burnsville is in the midst of a major water system upgrade, with construction crews replacing century-old water lines along West Main Street and several nearby neighborhoods. Town officials say the pipes; some more than

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Avery County Wildfires

Avery County officials are asking for the public’s help as firefighters continue battling a large brush fire near 1688 Banner Elk Highway, also known as NC 194, close to Horney Creek Road. The fire has already burned

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FREE Clothes – Shoes and Food

THE RE-COVER Project FREECLOTHES + SHOESFor those in need Hosted by: Shoal Creek Baptist Church SAT NOV 22 Location:1867 US 19 E S (Down Below East Yancey Middle School) Time:11 AM – 3 PM Join us at

Mary Frances Crisp

Mary Frances Crisp, age 94, of Burnsville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 17th, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Crisp; son, Steve Crisp; daughter, Gail Crisp; and a son-in-law, Chuck

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High Peaks Leads Roan Mountain Hike November 21

NC High Peaks will lead a hike on the Appalachian Trail along the eastern flank of Roan Mountain from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald on Friday, November 21. Hikers will be treated to spectacular panoramic views

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