


Mountaineers Bring Home Medals
The Mitchell wrestling teams traveled to Madison County a day early for the 2026 Western Highlands Conference Championships, and came away with some outstanding results. Senior Bryson McFalls picked up his second Western Highland Conference title to


Yancey County Emergency Declaration
The following announcement as been approved by Yancey County Emergency Management and County Manager for release: Yancey County Alert: Yancey County Emergency Management has issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency, including the Town of Burnsville,

Free Supplies
Blankets, food, water and some other supplies will be available Friday January 23rd from 9am-3pm at The Long-Term Resilience Group office at the Multi-Agency Resources Center. This is in the old Bowman Middle School at 410 South Mitchell Avenue in Bakersville.



Disaster Recovery Resource Deadlines Coming Up Fast
Multiple programs offering significant resources for Helene survivors have quickly approaching deadlines, and both local Long-Term Recovery Groups and Pisgah Legal Services are available to help with applications and assistance if needed. These programs and deadlines

Deanna Joyce Tidwell Broughton
Deanna Joyce Tidwell Broughton, age 85, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her late husband, Joe Broughton, on January 18, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville,
Purebred Dark Brahma Roosters
For Sale: Dark brahama roosters, will be one year old in April. Pure bred. Call or text 828-284-2887
Wanting a Kitten
Wanted: A kitten…call 828-467-8801

Chiweenie Puppies
For Sale: Chiweenies: 1 male and 1 female born on Thanksgiving day. $300 rehoming fee…call 828-467-7573
Wanting Goats and Sheep
For Sale: In search of goats and sheep in or around Burnsville…call 828-546-8767
Free 2 New Dolls
Free: 2 brand new baby dolls to give away…call 828-284-7850
Lawnmower Trailer
For Sale: Lawnmower trailer, 5×6 with fold down gate, clear title. $800…call 828-208-1291



Community Presentation on Hurricane Helene Impact Survey
Save the date: February 11! Over several weeks in the summer of 2025, SEARCH, along with a group of volunteers from across the region, completed a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to gather