
Relief for Families, Farmers & Small Businesses
(Press Release) I came to Congress to fix how Washington

Ground Breaking For New Weaverville Hospital
PRESS RELEASE Families across Western North Carolina are one step

Nebo Man Charged in Abuse, Dog Case
A McDowell County man is facing multiple charges following an

Small Business Funding
The Mitchell County Development Foundation (MCDF) recently announced $178,000 in

DMV Scam Alert
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports today

Multi-County Chase Ends in Avery County Crash
A multi-county car chase across western North Carolina ended Monday

NC-197 Closure Due to Fire at Poplar (update)
The “Poplar Fire,” as named by the United States Forest Service (USFS),

Prescribed Burns Begin In WNC Forests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has resumed prescribed

Yancey County to Host Open House on Updated Flood Risk Maps
Yancey County Public Open House – Updates to Flood Hazard

FEMA Housing Program Update
FEMA has granted a six-month extension for portions of its


Marion Man Charged in Shooting Incident
A man from Marion is facing serious charges after a

Forest Service Officers Break Up Suspected Ramp-Poaching Operation
Deeply rooted in the culture and history of Southern Appalachia,

Yancey Health Department $100,000 Grant for Post-Helene Water Recovery
The Yancey County Health Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant to

County Confirms End of Paradigm Project, Amphitheater Idea Tabled
The Paradigm project is over and the Micaville amphitheater idea

Misunderstanding Over Flags in Newland
A misunderstanding over nearly 100 American flags placed around Newland

Parvo Outbreak in Yancey County
The Yancey County Humane Society is urging community members to

Mountain BizWorks Launches Business Buyer Accelerator
Mountain BizWorks is launching the Business Buyer Accelerator, an eight-week program

$10.5 Million to Strengthen Federally Qualified Health Centers
Dogwood Health Trust and Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) has

Man Sentenced in Avery, Mitchell Property Fraud Case
A Conover man will spend up to 11 years in

FEMA Money for Yancey County
(Press release) Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) has announced the release

WAMY Poverty Simulation
WAMY Community Action is set to host a North Carolina

Mitchell Veterans To Benefit From New Program
Veterans who live in Mitchell County, along with widows and

Primary Election Results
Voters went to the polls yesterday for the North Carolina

Mitchell County Convenience Centers Extended Hours
The Mitchell County Convenience Centers in Altapass, Bakersville, Buladean, and

Continued Concerns About Unpermitted Mine
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is asking a

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 2/22 – 3/1/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Joseph Tyler Osbon,

$10M Awarded to WNC Nonprofits for Helene Recovery
The North Carolina Community Foundation announced this week that nearly

Online Child Predator Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in McDowell County
A three-day undercover operation targeting online child predators has resulted

Strength in the Storm: Schools Rising to Lead
Earlier this month, Yancey County Schools Superintendent Kathy Amos attended

Over $148,000 Raised For Rebuilding Hollers
An incredible $148,292.00 was raised Saturday evening, February 21st at

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 2/14 -22
Innocent util proven guilty Arrest: Trenton Raymond Crowder, 28 of

Suspect Arrested in Stolen Check Investigation
(Press release from Yancey Sheriff’s Office) A suspect has been

McDowell Man Sentenced for Escape and Kidnapping
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 44-year-old Billy Lee Smith was

Millions For The Mountains
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards is bringing millions of federal dollars

Marion Receives $2.7 Million Grant for Dam Project
The City of Marion has been awarded nearly $3 million

Changes to Several Voting Precinct Locations in Yancey
The Yancey County Board of Elections has announced multiple changes

WAMY Opens Housing Program Applications
WAMY Community Action has opened applications for its housing assistance

Mitchell Development Will Provide $175,000 To Mitchell Businesses
The Mitchell County Development Foundation’s Small Business Resiliency Fund announced

Mitchell County Statement on Roanview Child Care Center
Due to recent postings on social media and in the
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