



Rabies Vaccine Clinic Saturday, September 20th!
Yancey Humane Society will hold a low cost vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 20th beginning at 10 am at 211 Kind Hearts Way, Burnsville (near Blue Ridge Elementary)

Crandle Weatherman McClellan
Crandle Weatherman McClellan, age 90, of Mullin Hill Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at The Green’s of Spruce Pine. Born on January 18, 1935 in Avery County, she was the daughter of
Walter B. “Barney” Noble III
Walter B. “Barney” Noble III, age 69, of Burnsville, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. A native of Seminole, Florida, he was a son of Dr. Walter B. Noble, Jr. and Joyce Canup Noble of Burnsville.

Free Orange Tabby & Kittens
Free: One male orange tabby ready for his forever home. 4 younger kittens, two of which are munchkins, will be ready for homes in a few weeks. Text 828-467-3627 and I will respond when I get a chance.
1999 Mercury, 1929 Nash, & Husqvarna 0-Turn Mower
For Sale: 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis with just over 200,000 miles on it, runs good. $3,000…Husqvarna 0-turn riding mower. $3,500…1929 Nash already restored. $25,000…call 828-208-1291
1964 Farmall Tractor and Wanting a Towable Air Compressor
For Sale: Or trade a 1964 Farmall tractor with wheel weights, belly mower and front scrape blade…. also want to buy towable air compressor…call 828-265-1859

Yard Sale
Yard sale at 66 Azalea Lane Friday and Saturday September 19th and 20th.

Buck Stove Propane Logs
For Sale: Buck stove Townsend 2 propane logs…email Keithwallace41@gmail.com

4-Family Yard Sale
4 family yard sale Thursday – Saturday September 17th – 20th 8:00 am until 4:30pm. Storage and garage clean out! All size kids clothing, tons of women, men, clothing shoes, houseware, antique and vintage dishes, comforter ,sheets , lots of canning jars will be under covered porch, 3miles down Jack’s Creek . On Angel Rose lane , follow signs to top of hill .


Mars Hill University President Tony Floyd to Retire
Mars Hill University announced today that President Tony Floyd, J.D., will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year, following Spring Graduation. Since joining Mars Hill University as its 22nd president in 2018, Floyd has guided

September is Healthy Aging Month: Tips for Older Adults
Many of my columns focus on different aspects of healthy living, but September is Healthy Aging Month, so it’s a good time to think about what we can do to support our health as we get older.

Mitchell Chamber and EDC to Host Community Prayer Breakfast
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission will host a Business Prayer Breakfast on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club in Spruce Pine. The event will bring



High Peaks Leads Celo Knob Hike Sept. 19
Fit, experienced hikers are invited to join High Peaks in celebrating the recovery of our trails as we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene by climbing Celo Knob, one of the signature peaks of the Black

