Toe River Chamber Ensemble Annual Holiday Concert
The Toe River Chamber Ensemble invites the community to its festive Annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Burnsville Square. Under the direction of R. Kevin Paul, the
Terry Elkins
Terry Elkins, age 68, of the Bakers Creek community, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. He was a son of the late Talmadge Greenlee and Cora Pearl Fox Elkins. He
2012 Ford F550
For Sale: 2012 Ford F550. 2 wheel drive, single cab, 280,000 miles. 11 foot work bed with plenty of tool box space asking $ 13.500…call 828-367-8432
2004 Chevrolet Duramax
For Sale: 2004 Chevrolet Duramax LS 4 door, 230,000 miles, ladder rack and tool box stays on truck, leather interior, good work truck…call 828-367-8432
Effie Hughes Woody
Effie Hughes Woody, age 83, of David Clay Lane in Newland, the Roaring Creek community, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville. Born on June 27, 1942 in Avery
Burn Ban Lifted in Yancey County
Local emergency management officials say the recent burn ban in Yancey County has now been lifted as weather conditions improve and fire danger decreases. However, they caution that it still may not be a good idea to
Code Purple Weather
As overnight temperatures drop into the 20s tonight and continue through the weekend, local officials are reminding residents that the Beacon Center in Spruce Pine will be available as an overnight warming center during periods of extreme
Gather Art Market
Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market features emerging artists and makers, along with tea vendors and a food truck. Visitors can
A Living Nativity
First Presbyterian Church in Spruce Pine will host a Living Nativity on Friday, December 19th, from 5-7pm. Everyone in the community is invited to drive through or walk about and celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus
Journey to the Manger
Journey to the Manger will be at the new Bakersville Courthouse on December 13 & 14th from 5-8 pm. Please park at one of the following locations, Gouge Elementary, Bowman Middle School, or United Community Bank. Transportation
Mitchell Competes in Western Region FBLA Competition
On Monday, November 24th, Mitchell High School’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) traveled to Franklin, NC to compete in the Western Region FBLA competition. Congratulations to all five students for competing and earning a spot in the
