

Set of 5 Toyota Alloy Wheels with Tires
For Sale: Complete set of 5 Toyota alloy wheels with almost new 265 70 17 Falken Wildpeak All Terrain tires. Mounted balanced and ready to put on your vehicle. Complete with wheel caps and lug nuts. Will fit 4 Runner, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser. $850 or best offer…Call Bob at 828 385 3100.
Louella Buchanan Polechio
Louella Buchanan Polechio, age 90, of Green Young Cemetery Road in Bakersville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Green’s of Spruce Pine. Born on May 17, 1935 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of

King Size Puffy Mattress
For Sale: King size Puffy brand mattress. Great condition. Smoke free home. $200…Call 828-284-0440. Leave a message if no answer.
Washing Machine
For Sale: Washing machine, 11 months old. Paid over $500 for it, asking for $300…call 828-284-3474


Sibelco Files Lawsuit Against Insurance Company After Helene
Sibelco North America has filed a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Co., claiming the insurer failed to cover losses tied to Hurricane Helene and seeking more than $130 million in damages, according to insurancebusinessmagazine.com. Sibelco alleges that

December 31 Deadline for Renew NC Home Repair Assistance Extended
The program provides grants of up to $50,000 for home repairs and up to $450,000 for home rebuilding and replacement (Burnsville, NC) – Pisgah Legal Services encourages eligible homeowners to consider applying for Renew NC, a state program offering free assistance with home repair and
Frances Eileen Peterson
Frances Eileen Peterson, age 93 of the Clearmont Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19th, 2025, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Euphrates and Rosa Peterson McCourry. In

Book Signing with Yancey County Author
15 year old Dacolby McGee from Mountain Heritage High School will be having his first book signing on the 3rd of January 2026 for his Book THE NONBELIEVER. Dacolby is a Local author. He is partnering up

Seed Swap & Share
Seed Swap & Share, January 24 from 3-5pm at Birdfoot in Burnsville Let’s swap seeds and build community! Seed swaps are a great way to knit people together, where we can share seeds, wisdom, recipes, seed tales,

New Years Eve Dance
New Years Eve Dance featuring the Dwayne Melton Band will be held Wednesday December 31st from 8:00 pm – midnight at the Spruce Pine Moose Lodge at 149 Moose Lodge Drive in Spruce Pine. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members and free to children 12 and under. The kitchen will be open to purchase food from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm and there will be a 50/50 raffle.
Sherry Kay Hughes Edwards
Sherry Kay Hughes Edwards, age 73, of Mt. Ulla, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:01 a.m. Born on March 2, 1952, in Mitchell County, North

Sheila Masters Bullis
Sheila Masters Bullis, age 78 of the Bee Branch Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at her surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Charles “CB”
Eunice Hughes
Eunice Hughes, age 83, of Mollies Branch Rd (Roaring Creek community) passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born in Avery County on April 29, 1942 to the late Arnie and Ethel Clark Webb. In

Mitchell County Announces Data Security Breach
On October 20, 2025, Mitchell County detected ransomware on its computer network. As soon as it learned this, the County began working to investigate and determine the scope of the incident. The County also reported this incident to federal law