
$290 Million Agreement to Restore Pisgah, Nantahala Forests
The U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources

Spruce Pine Ingles Will Reopen; Timeline Unclear
The Ingles store in Spruce Pine remains closed more than

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 1/31 – 2/6/26
(All innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Keith Davis, 40 of

Baxter Eliminates 90 Positions
Baxter confirmed in a statement on Thursday, February 5, that

Mission Required To Hire Independent Consultant
Mission Hospital in Asheville has received its third “immediate jeopardy”


Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Illegal Mining Pollution
An environmental legal group is warning Horizon 30, LLC to

Quartz Workers Ask NLRB to Allow Union Decertification Vote
Employees at The Quartz Corp’s Spruce Pine mining operation are

McDowell County Major Drug and Firearms Bust
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says a convicted felon is

Voter Registration Deadline
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is reminding the

Madison County Man Dies in UTV Accident
One person died following a UTV crash during this weekend’s

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 1/25 – 1/31/26
(All innocents until proven guilty) Arrest: Dustin Cody Hinkle, 21

Arrest Following Foot Pursuit and Recovery of Stolen Motorcycle
In the early morning hours of Monday, deputies with the

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
This weekend, Winter Storm Fern brought snow, freezing rain, and

Spruce Pine Police Make Significant Drug Arrest
On Saturday, January 24,2026 an officer with the Spruce Pine

System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded


Burnsville – System Pressure Advisory
The water consumers from Swiss Ave to Robertson St. in

Yancey County Primary Election Information
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA The statewide


Yancey County Emergency Declaration
The following announcement as been approved by Yancey County Emergency

Disaster Recovery Resource Deadlines Coming Up Fast
Multiple programs offering significant resources for Helene survivors have quickly

Community Presentation on Hurricane Helene Impact Survey
Save the date: February 11! Over several weeks in the

Felony Warrant for Child Abduction
Tuesday, January 20th the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department announced they

Mitchell EDC, Chamber and CTE Program Collaborative Initiative
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (EDC), Mitchell County Chamber

Felony Warrant Issued After Missing Child Found in Asheville
Mitchell County deputies have secured a felony arrest warrant for

Buyout Funding Begins But Not Locally
The first round of funding for the federal Hurricane Helene

Mitchell Sheriff’s Department Warns of Scam
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a

Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 1/9 – 1/17/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Nicholas Charles Miller,

MCC Presidential Inauguration & Installation Ceremony
Mayland Community College officially marked a new chapter in its

Tree Falls on Transmission Line
At 2:50 am this morning, a tree fell outside of

Mitchell EDC and Mitchell Chamber Respond to Sibelco Workforce Reduction
The Mitchell Economic Development Commission (EDC) and the Mitchell County

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
As we start the new year, I’m pleased to share

Crossnore’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities Launches Initiative
Crossnore Communities for Children’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities (CTRC)

McDowell County Man Bags First $1 Million In New Game
Christopher Davis of McDowell County tried his luck on a

NCDMV Expands Operating Hours
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has expanded its

Change to Pine Line Route
The Mitchell County Public Transportation Authority has announced a modification

Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 11/21/25 – 01/08/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Adrian Jordan Hutcheson-Boone, 27

Two Arrested in Mitchell County Safe Place Thrift Store Larceny
Mitchell County authorities say two people have been arrested in

Mitchell County Arrest Report 1/02 – 1/09/26
Mitchell County Sherriff’s Office Arrest Report 01/02/2026-01/09/2026 (All persons innocent until
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