Side X Side Tires
For Sale: Side X Side tires, like new, very low miles, no leaks or plugs. 27 x 9 x 14 front, 27 x 11 x 14 rear. $300 or Best offer…call 828-385-3759
1994 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition
For Sale: 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sahara edition: 153,000 miles, 4.0. high output 5 speed, decent top and tires, runs and drives good but rusty. $1,500 or best offer…call Call 828 467 3440
2000 Ford Tractor
For Sale: 2000 Ford Tractor: 2-wheel-drive, real good shape with 5-foot bush hog…call 828-675-1190
Suspect Arrested in Stolen Check Investigation
(Press release from Yancey Sheriff’s Office) A suspect has been taken into custody following an investigation into an altered and duplicated business check. The suspect attempted to deposit the fraudulent check into a bank account opened under
Mitchell County Site Named in Top 5 in Western NC for Manufacturing Development
The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is proud to announce that a prospective business park site in Mitchell County has been selected as one of five premier locations in Western North Carolina through the state’s Selectsite
Seasoned Hardwood Firewood
For Sale: Seasoned hardwood on a 3/4 ton truck. $150…call 828-740-8012
Bud Phillips
Mr. Bud Phillips, age 91, formerly of Deer Park Rd. in Spruce Pine, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Funeral services will be announced once finalized. To send an online condolence please visit: www.beamfuneralservice.com
William David Carson, Jr. (Bill)
William David Carson, Jr. (Bill) died on February 12, 2026, in Oxford, North Carolina. Bill was born December 5, 1938, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, to William David Carson and Almeda (Converse) Carson. In Muncie,
McDowell Man Sentenced for Escape and Kidnapping
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 44-year-old Billy Lee Smith was found guilty in a McDowell County trial by jury of the following charges: • Felony Second Degree Kidnapping (Habitual Felon Status) • Felony Breaking and/or Entering (Habitual
Colon Cancer is Rising in Younger Adults
A Critical Reminder: Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults By Peter Bechtel, MD General Surgeon, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Recent news of a 48-year-old actor’s death from colon cancer has brought renewed attention to a disease
Ellen Byrd Miller
Ellen Byrd Miller, age 69, of the Red Hill Community, went Home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Billie
Notes from 2/16 Yancey Board of Education Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Education was held in the Gymnasium of Blue Ridge Elementary School on Monday, February 16, 2026. Wells at CRMS, BRES, EYMS, BES Mr. Steve Robinson reported that
Time to Celebrate, At Last!
Toe River Arts (TRAC) was incorporated fifty years ago on January 26, 1976. The celebration planned for that date was postponed a month and will now take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00
Michael Gene Laws
Michael Gene Laws, a loving husband and father, passed away on February 17, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 7, 1946, in Yancey County, he dedicated his professional life to the furniture industry, demonstrating remarkable commitment
Wanting a Female Shihtzu and to Mate a Dog
Wanted: If anyone has a female standard poodle or Bernese Mountain Dog and would like to have a litter of puppies I have a beautiful male Bernese mountain dog. He’s a year old…also looking for a female Shihtzu puppy or adult…call 828 467 2955
Wanted To Buy or Rent a Yard Roller
Wanted: To buy or rent a pull-behind yard packer that fills up with water–to level mole holes all over yard…contact 828-385-0402 or pfrye@att.net
Wanting Pallets
Wanted: Pallets- need to be in good condition, wanting to stack wood on them. Located in Barnardsville, please text 828-776-0549
Hay
For Sale: 4×4 rolls of hay for sale . In barn no rain $45…call 828-385-6030