Mission Health Expands Access to Cancer Care with Renovations
Mission Health has completed significant renovations at Hope Women’s Cancer Center, located at 100 Ridgefield Court in Asheville, expanding access to high-quality cancer care for women across Western North Carolina. The upgrades mark the first major renovation
Spruce Pine Ingles Will Reopen; Timeline Unclear
The Ingles store in Spruce Pine remains closed more than 16 months after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in September 2024, with little public information available about when it will reopen. In a February 5th SEC filing,
Library Exhibit Highlights Student Artwork From 1945 to 2015
The Herring-Kivette Gallery and Archives located in the Yancey County Public Library is featuring a six-month rotating retrospective of work by some of the thousands of students who came from across the U.S. to attend art schools
2 Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Mix Puppies
For Sale: 2 Male Australian Shepherd & Border Collie mix puppies. 8 weeks old. Had first shots and worming. Both parents on site…call 828-208-5252
A Dark-Colored Dog Dragging a Chain Has Been Found
Found: A young dark colored dog on a 30-foot chain at 549 Schronce Creek Road in Burnsville…call 828-284-2520
Green Couch and Love Seat
For Sale: Couch and loveseat: green in very good condition…call 828-284-0194
Regina Ballew Pendley
Regina Ballew Pendley, age 66, of Vaughn Road in Spruce Pine passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born on July 4, 1959 in Stanley County, she was the daughter of the late Edd Ballew and Judy Ballew
Richard ‘Rich’ Ackner
Richard ‘Rich’ Ackner, age 84, of Bakersville, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the home of his daughter in Hendersonville. Born on December 3, 1941 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Harry
Betty Norris Beam
Betty Norris Beam, age 89, of Ivy Laurel Drive in Spruce Pine, the Ingalls community, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on June 6, 1936 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late James
Mitchell Wrestling Champions
Congratulations to the Mitchell Miners Wrestling Team on winning their 2nd consecutive Team NC Jr. High State Championship Team Title!!! The Miners placed twelve wrestlers en route to the Championship. They were: 6th Grade- Liam Biddix (1st),
Helen Louise Westall Fender
Helen Louise Westall Fender, age 93, of Burnsville, North Carolina, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 6, 2026. Helen was born on July 29, 1932, in Yancey County, North Carolina, to the late Vincent
Town of Spruce Pine 2/9 Meeting Packet
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Mitchell County Commissioners & DSS 2/9 Meeting Agendas
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Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 1/31 – 2/6/26
(All innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Keith Davis, 40 of homeless, NC. Deputy B. Robison arrested Davis for intoxicated and disruptive. He was issued $7,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 3/4/2026. Citations issued: Kasey
Valentines Day Hike
Join High Peaks for a Valentine’s Day hike, Saturday, February 14 on the Upper River Loop at the Black Mountain Campground. This 4-mile hike starts and ends in the campground. The first section of the trail overlooks
Penland School Community Open House
Penland School of Craft Community Open House is set for Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. This is a once-per-year opportunity for the public to spend an afternoon engaged in creative, fun activities in Penland’s
Toe Cane Beekeepers Association Meeting
The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA) will host Dr. James Wilkes—beekeeper, professor, and entrepreneur—as the guest speaker for its monthly meeting on Monday, February 24. The meeting will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Hemlock Avenue,
