Camper Owners Invited to Claim Titles at Special Operation Helo Event
If you received a camper from Operation Helo following Hurricane
Three New Grant Opportunities Announced
Three new grant programs have officially opened—or are soon opening—for
Small Business Disaster Grant Opportunity
In May 2025, the Backing Small Businesses grant program will
Free Fans From Operation Fan Heat Relief
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division
Wildfire State of Emergency Extended
A State of Emergency to support wildfire response efforts across
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 4/21 – 4/27/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Austin Bennett, 29
Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 4/4 – 4/24/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Deric Lee Hughes 39
Mitchell County Announces Disposal Site For Vegetative Debris
A location for private citizens to haul tree limbs and
Carolina Hurricanes Give $150,000 Grant to Mitchell County
The Carolina Hurricanes have stepped up to support storm recovery
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Awarded $5 million Grant for Regional Tourism
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year, $5.13
The Yancey Fund – Grants
The Yancey Fund awarded fifteen grants totaling $121,290 to nonprofits
Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 4/13 – 4/21/25
Arrest: Brian Keith Nickels, 56 of Erwin, TN. Lieutenant Detective
IRS Further Postpones Tax Deadline to Sept. 25
Due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, the Internal
Madison County Receives $100,000 State Reuse Grant
Governor Josh Stein today announced that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure
New Junked and Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance for Mitchell County
Mitchell County has a new ordinance dealing with junked and
Community Foundation of WNC Distributes $31 Million
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) distributed six
The Fund for Mitchell County Awards Grants Totaling $49,450
The Fund for Mitchell County awarded twelve grants totaling $49,450
McDowell County–Bee Rock Fire Update; Latest Updates
The USDA Forest Service along with the North Carolina Forest
Samaritan’s Purse Requests Land Use
At its regular monthly meeting on April 14, the Yancey
Congressman Edwards’ Hurricane Report Recommendations
On January 24th, I had the honor of being selected
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Communities throughout Western North Carolina are continuing to pick up
Yancey Sheriff Supports Rebuild Initiative
Sheriff Shane Hilliard attends Attorney General Jeff Jackson meeting to
Yancey Hazard Mitigation Program
Yancey County is administering a state-funded, FEMA-backed volunteer buyout program
McDowell County Fires
The Bee Rock Branch Fire is burning in a rugged
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
The right to vote in American elections is a right
Crossnore Exceeds Goal of Promise of Home Campaign
Crossnore Communities for Children—with locations in Winston-Salem, Crossnore, and Hendersonville,
Educational Apiary Opens at Mayland
With a buzz of excitement and a bear of honey
Yancey Commissioners Approve Library Withdrawal Agreement
At their Monday night meeting, the Yancey County Commissioners approved
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 4/6 – 4/13/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Robert Kevin Hughes,
Eric Church – Governor Stein Break Ground in Avery County
Country music star Eric Church, a North Carolina native, joined
Conservancy Purchases 92 Acres in Mitchell County
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) has acquired 92 acres
FEMA and NC Case Management Reps Available
FEMA and NC Case Management reps are available on Wednesdays
Mitchell Sheriff’s Dept Asks For Public’s Help
From Mitchell Sheriff’s Department: Around 7:30 this morning (Thursday 4/10)
Tax Deadline Extension for North Carolina Residents
All individuals and businesses in North Carolina now have until
Volunteers Needed to Conduct Helene Study
Hurricane Helene left lasting impacts on Yancey and Mitchell Counties,
Demonstration on Burnsville Town Square
Around 200 people went out to Burnsville on Saturday to
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