Two Charged With Copper Theft
In the early morning hours of August 4, 2026, Officers
Getting Back to School
Families across the area are gearing up for the return
Mitchell County Chamber/EDC Begin Retail Strategy Study
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (EDC) and the Mitchell
SECU Foundation Grant to MCHP for Infrastructure
Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP), a Federally Qualified Health Center
Lawsuit Filed Over Death of Retired Marshall Police Chief
The widow of a retired Marshall Police chief has filed
Poison Hemlock Confirmed in Mitchell and Yancey Counties
A potentially deadly plant has now been confirmed in 29
Grand Opening for New Emergency Services Center and Sheriff’s Office
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office officially celebrated the grand opening
Burnsville Link Transit Service Begins Monday
The Burnsville Link will begin operations on Monday, August 10th!
Mission Hospital Declared in Compliance with Federal Requirements
Mission Hospital says it has achieved substantial compliance with federal
Yancey County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Trailing K-9 “Beau”
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome the
HCA Lawsuit Moves Forward as Healthcare Competition Grows in WNC
A lawsuit accusing HCA Healthcare of failing to meet its
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
In our mountains, accurate and timely weather information can make
Notes from 7/20 Yancey Board of Education Meeting
(Press release) The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County
Strong Storms Leave Thousands Without Power
Strong thunderstorms that swept across Western North Carolina Tuesday evening,
$20,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant
Jennifer Bennett (center) with the Duke Energy Foundation presents a
Burnsville Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground
Pictured (From the Left): Starli McDowell (AMYWF Board Chair), Robin
Two Potential Compliance Issues at Mission Hospital
(Press release) Today, Dogwood Health Trust and the Independent Monitor are
Progress on Mitchell County Grocery Stores
Demolition is underway on the longtime Food Lion store in
Apply Now for Mountain BizWorks’ Micro-Grant Program
Applications are now open for Mountain BizWorks’ Catalyst Building Resiliency Micro-Grant
Yancey, Mitchell Receive Helene Repair Funds
Yancey and Mitchell counties are among the western North Carolina
Three Charged After 28 Animals Seized in Madison County
Three people are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after 28
Bakersville Beautification Receives $60,000 Toward Projects
The Bakersville Beautification Association has been awarded $60,000 from the
Blue Ridge Regional Nationally Recognized For Stroke Care
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s
$1 Billion Milestone for Western North Carolina Water Projects
Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Sink Family Announces Plans to Seek New Ownership for WKYK and WTOE
After more than 60 years of serving Western North Carolina,
Instant Vehicle Titles Now Offered
The Mitchell County License Plate Agency in Spruce Pine is
Free Special Needs Decals
Yancey County residents can now receive free “Occupant with Special
Mitchell To Receive $2.6 Million Additional FEMA Funds
July 10th FEMA announced another $48 million for North Carolina
Library of N.C. Announces Federal Grants to Local Libraries
The Library of North Carolina, a division of the N.C.
Burnsville Man Charged in Child Exploitation Investigation
A Burnsville man has been arrested on multiple child exploitation
Phone Scam Surge
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a
AdventHealth Hendersonville and Yancey County EMS Launch Prehospital Whole Blood Program
AdventHealth Hendersonville and Yancey County EMS launched a new Prehospital
Building Inspection Fees for Mitchell County Increased July 1
(Press release) Fees for building inspections in Mitchell County have
MCHP Hosts Historic Americares Airlift
PRESS RELEASE” Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) recently welcomed representatives
The Quartz Corp Closes Altapass Facility in Restructuring Process
The Quartz Corp has announced plans to indefinitely close one
Former Madison Deputy Indicted on Multiple Charges
A former chief deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
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