


AMY Wellness and Dogwood Health Provide $100,000 in Food Aid
In response to the recent federal cuts to SNAP (Supplemental

Mitchell Veterans Ceremony Changed to Wednesday
The Veterans Ceremony at Mitchell High scheduled for Monday has


Dogwood Health Announces $700K in Emergency Food Funding
Dogwood Health Trust has announced $700K in emergency funding to


Picking Up the Pieces: Homeless Liaisons Share Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Four western North Carolina school district leaders recently shared their
Overnight Warming Center Reopening November 10th
The Beacon Center of Spruce Pine is an overnight warming

Horton Files Appeal In Town Square Assault Case
Randy Horton Jr. of Spruce Pine, has appealed a District

Town Election Results
Municipal elections wrapped up Tuesday across Mitchell and Yancey counties

Warrant Issued for Abduction of Child
(Mitchell County Sheriff Press Release) Mitchell County Lt. Detective Ashley

Conservation Of Over 800 Acres in McDowell
In a landmark move for conservation, Foothills Conservancy of North

Two Injured in Shooting at Mars Hill Halloween Party
Two people were injured when gunfire erupted at a large

Two Ribbon Cuttings
Mitchell County Government officials celebrated the completion of two long-range

Yancey Arrest Reports 7/11 – 10/13/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) 07-11-2025 to 08-14-2025 Timothy

Murder Warrant Issued in South Toe Homicide
(Press release from Yancey Sheriff’s Office) The Yancey County Sheriff’s

Update from Congressman Edwards/Food Sources
As of 12:01 AM on Saturday, November 1, Democrats in

Missing Mitchell County Girl (Found!)
Missing Juvenile (Has been found in Ohio) Nevaeh Hope Patton

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Affordable Housing Development
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for Sawmill Village,

McDowell County Man $100,000 Lottery Win
Gary McNeely of Marion had good reason to be excited


Roan Highlands Adds 120 More Acres
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has added 120 acres to

WAMY Forced To Suspend All Programs
WAMY Community Action has been ordered to immediately suspend all

Deadline Nears for Renew NC Home Repair Assistance
Pisgah Legal Services encourages eligible homeowners to consider applying for Renew

Marion Shooting
Police in Marion have arrested a suspect in a Monday

Greenlee Primary School Named an Apple Distinguished School
Greenlee Primary School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished

Two Small Earthquakes Reported Near Marion
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in western North Carolina early

Town Elections Set For November 4th
Municipal elections are set for Tuesday, November 4th in Mitchell and

$300,000 Grant for New Spruce Pine Clinic
Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) has been awarded a $300,000

Yancey County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal UTV Accident
(Press release) The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating

Notes from Yancey School Board 10/20 Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of

Fugitive Captured
Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard said that a fugitive wanted

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
As the government shutdown continues, Senate Democrats have chosen partisan

Spruce Pine Man Sentenced After Assault at Burnsville Rally
Spruce Pine resident Randy Horton Jr. appeared in court on

One Person Killed in Avery Airport Crash
One person is dead following an Oct. 17 plane crash

Four Health Systems Compete For Bed Allocation
Four major health systems are competing to expand hospital services

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 10/10 – 10/16/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: David Paul White,

Atlanta Braves/Truist Help Celebrate Baseball and Softball Facility Upgrades at Mtn Heritage
Tuesday the Atlanta Braves and Truist celebrated baseball and softball

Town of Burnsville – System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
The Burnsville System Pressure Advisory issued on 10/14 for customers
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