Rhododendron Queens Set To Compete
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival will take place in Bakersville,
NCDOT Seeks Public Input on Bridge Replacements in Yancey County
On Wednesday, June 11th, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Hurricane Helene Forestry Recovery Workshop
Forest landowners suffered tremendous loss when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000
Suicide Prevention Action Plan Posted for Public Comment
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and
Yancey Commissions Approve $40 Million Budget
At its June 9 meeting, the Yancey County Board of
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/1 – 6/8/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Keith Davis, 39
Marion Man Sues Spruce Pine Police
A Marion man, Dillon Ledford, has filed a federal lawsuit
Yancey Sheriff’s Report 5/16 – 6/5/25
Richard Maurice Banks JR, 30 years old of Bakersville, NC
Bakersville Community Plans For Recovery, Rebuild and Renewal
Last Wednesday, May 28th, the Bakersville community came together to
NCDMV Warns Of Scam Text Messages
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about
Invitation to Dogwood’s June Next-Level Funding Series
Please join us at noon on Wednesday, June 18, for the Next-Level
Congressman Edwards Announces Agreement For Improved Oversight For Debris Removal
In response to growing concerns from property owners, environmental groups,
Incendiary Device Found Near Folk Art Center Prompts Evacuation
An incendiary device—designed to start fires—was reported to emergency personnel
Mitchell Arrest Report 5/25 – 6/1/25
Arrest: Kenny Justin Lowery, 36 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy
Burnsville Boil Water Advisory Rescinded
PRESS RELEASE: Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure
Notes from 5/19 Yancey School Board Meeting
(Press release) The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County
SEARCH Needs Volunteers to Conduct Health Study
SEARCH is looking for volunteers to help conduct a
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory
System Pressure Advisory! The water consumers from Bill Allen Branch
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1 –
Yancey County Man Wins $1 Million
PRESS RELEASE: Gerald Wilson of Burnsville praised the timing of
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Late into the night and in the early hours of
Forest Service Updates List of Re-opened Trails
The USDA Forest Service has announced that several trails and
Mitchell Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/18 – 5/25/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: William Dyer, 45
Hurricane Funding Update from Rep. Mark Pless
Over a period of many weeks, I have been working
High Peaks Wins Grant for Trail Improvements
Burnsville-based NC High Peaks Trail Association has been awarded a
Mitchell County USDA Program For Helene Damage
Mitchell County residents who have had damage or severe erosion
New Kid Mountain Playground Opens
(press release) On May 19th, Yancey County proudly celebrated the
Mitchell County To Receive High Speed Internet Investment
A major $48 million investment through the Completing Access to
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 5/11- 5/1825
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Rebecca Ann Stewart,
Mitchell Chamber Ends Management of Mineral Museum Visitor Center
After decades of dedicated service, the Mitchell County Chamber of
Yancey Felony Arrest Report 4/25 – 5/15/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Kimberly Lin Boone 63
Bill Slagle New EDC Director for Mitchell County
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announced that it
Man Arrested on Multiple Online Child Exploitation Charges
(Press release from Yancey Sheriff’s office) The Yancey County Sheriff’s
Water Conservation Notice
PRESS RELEASE The Town of Burnsville is requesting that all
NC 226A Closed Due To Slide
According to information on the Drive NC website, NC 226A
Burn Ban Lifted in Mitchell County; Permit Necessary
Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer has announced that the burn ban
State Announces Private Road and Bridge Program
The State of North Carolina has announced the Private Road
Forest Service Reports Widespread Damage From Helene
At the May meeting of the Yancey County Commissioners, U.S.
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