Purebred Dark Brahma Roosters
For Sale: Dark brahama roosters, will be one year old in April. Pure bred. Call or text 828-284-2887

Chiweenie Puppies
For Sale: Chiweenies: 1 male and 1 female born on Thanksgiving day. $300 rehoming fee…call 828-467-7573
Wanting Goats and Sheep
For Sale: In search of goats and sheep in or around Burnsville…call 828-546-8767
Free 2 New Dolls
Free: 2 brand new baby dolls to give away…call 828-284-7850
Lawnmower Trailer
For Sale: Lawnmower trailer, 5×6 with fold down gate, clear title. $800…call 828-208-1291



Mitchell Transportation Closed Monday; Prepare Now
Due to the weather forecast, Mitchell County Transportation and the Pine Line will not be operating on Monday, Jan. 26, or Tuesday, Jan. 27. If you are a Mitchell County resident needing to access supplies before the

Community Presentation on Hurricane Helene Impact Survey
Save the date: February 11! Over several weeks in the summer of 2025, SEARCH, along with a group of volunteers from across the region, completed a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to gather




A Ladies Silver Wedding Band Has Been Lost
A ladies simple silver wedding band has been lost somewhere along the route from Save-More in Burnsville to Wal-Mart in Spruce Pine. Please if anyone finds it it means the world to me. Call Tonya at 828-284-0648
Yellow Locust Firewood
For Sale: Two pickup loads of yellow locust firewood seasoned 9 months…call Rick or Mary at 828-380-6699 or 828-442-3354



Katherine Thomas
Katherine Thomas, 83, passed away on January 19, 2026 at her home in Bakersville, NC. Kitty, as she was known was born on August 08, 1942 in Mountain City, TN to the late Joe and Maude Combs
Charles James Rhyne
Charles James Rhyne, age 82, of Three Mile Community, went Home to be with Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a 17 Year courageous battle with cancer. Born
Changes to WHC Wrestling Tournament Due to Weather
The 2026 Western Highland Conference Wrestling Tournament originally scheduled for Friday has been moved to Thursday at Madison High. Both the mens and women’s varsity teams will be in action.ssfew
The WHC Middle school tournament originally scheduled for Saturday at Mitchell HS is most likely being moved to Friday at Mitchell MIDDLE SCHOOL beginning at 4pm.
Stay tuned for additional updates as needed.

Blood Donation Opportunities Through 2/3
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays