

Mountain Piecemakers Postponed Christmas Lunch
The postponed Christmas lunch for the Mountain Piecemakers will be at noon on January 13 in the Burnsville Town Center. Members are asked to bring a covered dish as well as a donation for the local safehouses.

Food Giveaway at Mt. Pleasant Food Pantry
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Food Pantry will be hosting another food giveaway Friday, January 9th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 151 Scronce Creek Road in Burnsville. This will be the only food giveaway in December. 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.

Yancey County 4-H Enrollment
Start the New Year with Yancey County 4-H — Enrollment Open in January! Here’s to a brand-new year of learning, leading, and lending a hand! Yancey County 4-H is FREE for youth ages 5–18 (age determined as

Handicap Ramp
For Sale: 16 foot aluminum outdoor to indoor handicap ramp. Purchased from Lowe’s-like new. $1200…call 828-467-1915


Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 12/26/25 – 01/02/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Natalie Nichole Ledford, 23 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant D. Holmes arrested Ledford for Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. She was issued $5,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court

Toe Cane Beekeepers Opens Enrollment for Three-Day Beekeeping School
The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA) is now accepting registrations for its 2026 beekeeping school, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the NC Cooperative Extension office in Burnsville. The program is designed to take participants with an interest

Grace Lee Thomas Allen
Grace Lee Thomas Allen, age 91, of the Blue Rock Community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. She was born December 13, 1934, to the late Arnold Jesse Thomas and Pearl Woody Thomas. In addition

Four Ford Wheels and Tires
For Sale: Four well kept Bronco II or Ford Ranger wheels with the original tires. The weights have never been removed. But there are a few scratches from where they have been in storage…call 828-284-4566
Car Dolly
For Sale: Car dolly: has new wheel bearings, new tires and new tie down straps. $600…call or text anytime (texting preferred) 828-284-3547
Wanting Someone to Install a Buck Stove Insert
Help
Wanted: I’m looking for someone to put a Buck Stove insert in. It’s a new home built by Samaritan’s Purse. We lost everything in the hurricane and the main thing I wished for was a fire place for our new beginning like we had in home that was lost. It’s a zero-clearance insert that was donated to us. We need estimates on what it will cost to do everything…call 828-467-2955
Male Beagle
For Sale: 16 month old male beagle, red and lemon color $100. Good natured dog and friendly…call or text 828-284-6196

2012 Volvo S-80
For Sale: 2012 Volvo S-80: 5 cylinder, automatic, great fuel mileage, new tires, fresh oil change, ready for the road, just get in and drive, very nice dependable car that runs like new. $4500 firm…call 828-467-2059
Full-Size Ashley Couch
For Sale: Full-size light green Ashley couch, very clean, has had no animals on it. $100…call 828-284-0194
Doris Duncan Sullins
Doris Duncan Sullins, age 89, of Pine Branch Road in Spruce Pine, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home. Born on February 10, 1936 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late

David Wheeler Announces Campaign for Mitchell County Clerk of Superior Court
David B. Wheeler announced today that he is running for Clerk of Superior Court in Mitchell County in the GOP primary. Wheeler’s campaign is focused on expanding free legal clinic services for senior citizens, ensuring access to legal help