Grand Opening Celebrates Reconstructed Kid Mountain Playground in Yancey County
(press release) On May 19th, Yancey County proudly celebrated the
Hurricane Helene Emergency Prescription Assistance Program Ending May 31
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), launched in response to Hurricane
Dogwood Health Trust Opens Grant Applications
Dogwood Health Trust has opened applications for two more grant
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.
Statewide ‘Move Over’ Law Enforcement Campaign Begins
A statewide enforcement campaign aimed at reminding drivers to obey
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 5/4 – 5/11/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Michael Robert McIntyre,
Community Group Takes Action on Pensacola’s Water Quality
The Pensacola Loving Arms Women’s Group held a “Clean Water
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
PRESS RELEASE: Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples
Town of Spruce Pine Votes on Library Change
The Spruce Pine Town Council has voted to move forward
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
News outlets thrive on controversy, and nothing grabs attention like
Mitchell County Sheriff’s Report 4/27 – 5/4/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Rebecca Stewart, 37
Mayland’s New Dental Training Lab
Mayland Community College celebrated a major milestone in local workforce
Gas Leak at Burnsville Elementary School
From the Yancey County Sheriff’s Department: There is a gas
Mountain BizWorks Receives $1 Million
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce two new awards that
Statement from Mitchell Sheriff On The Penland Incident
Mitchell County emergency services responded to a potential active shooter
Three New Grant Opportunities
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
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