Elijah Thomas Branton
Elijah Thomas Branton, age 6, of the Sullins Branch community, gained his angel wings on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. He was preceded in death by his papaw, Danny Branton; great-grandma “Tootie”; great-grandpa, Jackie Mathis; and his great-grandma,
Daniel “Danny” Branton
Daniel “Danny” Branton, age 54, of the Georges Fork community, went Home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. He was born in Mitchell County to the late Paul and Janice Honeycutt Branton.
Nancy Faye Miller
Nancy Faye Miller, age 85, of the Tipton Hill Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Green Brier, WV to the late
Mitchell Students Learn About Mayland Programs; Practice Hands-on Simulations
Mayland Community College Instructors, Christy Cooper (nursing), Josh Cook (emergency services) and Susan Shepard (medical assisting), visited Katy Grindstaff’s Career & Technical Education health science programs at Mitchell High School to discuss Mayland’s health science programs, including
Support PATH at Homeplace Nonprofit Night on November 12th
Join Partners Aligned Towards Health (PATH) for a fun evening of delicious pizza, refreshing drinks, and community celebration during Nonprofit Night at Homeplace on November 12th from 5 pm to 9 pm! A portion of the night’s
Two Small Earthquakes Reported Near Marion
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in western North Carolina early Friday morning, October 24. Both quakes occurred near the town of Marion in McDowell County. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first quake, measuring magnitude 2.2,
China Cabinet and a Hutch
For Sale: A china cabinet with glass shelves and a hutch. $75 each…call 828-208-0791
2012 Volvo S 80 Sedan
For Sale: 2012 Volvo S 80, sedan, very nice car, has new tires, runs and drives very good, 218K miles, $4500… Call 828-467-2059
Toney “Chucky” Styles
Toney “Chucky” Styles, age 57 of Burnsville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Mitchell County. Born in Yancey County on June 25, 1968, he was the son of the late Carmon and Mary Allen
Wanting a Working Washing Machine
Wanted: Washing machine that works, free or cheap. In desperate need of one…call 828-208-4978
Wanting a Male New Zealand or California Rabbit
Wanted: I’m looking for a young male New Zealand or California Rabbit. No silver fox bloodline please. Text 828-724-8442
2005 Ford F-350 4×4
For Sale: 2005 F350 6.0 4×4 auto transmission regular cab pickup truck. Has been bullet-proofed deleted has SCT tuner just installed, new oversized injectors, front end just redone and the only rust on the truck is the rear bumper and it has new tires and runs great. $12,000…call 828-208-9948
Mars Hill University Theatre Arts Presents: Ghost: The Musical
Mars Hill University’s theatre arts department opens its fall production this weekend. “Ghost: The Musical” will be performed on stage in historic Owen Theatre on the university campus. Performances are: Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,
Town Elections Set For November 4th
Municipal elections are set for Tuesday, November 4th in Mitchell and Yancey counties. In Bakersville, the ballot lists Charles E. Vines Sr. as the only candidate for mayor. Voters will also choose two town council members from among Gary Hyatt, Andy Palmer, Matthew Staton, and
