Effie Hughes Woody
Effie Hughes Woody, age 83, of David Clay Lane in Newland, the Roaring Creek community, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville. Born on June 27, 1942 in Avery
Burn Ban Lifted in Yancey County
Local emergency management officials say the recent burn ban in Yancey County has now been lifted as weather conditions improve and fire danger decreases. However, they caution that it still may not be a good idea to
Code Purple Weather
As overnight temperatures drop into the 20s tonight and continue through the weekend, local officials are reminding residents that the Beacon Center in Spruce Pine will be available as an overnight warming center during periods of extreme
Gather Art Market
Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market features emerging artists and makers, along with tea vendors and a food truck. Visitors can
A Living Nativity
First Presbyterian Church in Spruce Pine will host a Living Nativity on Friday, December 19th, from 5-7pm. Everyone in the community is invited to drive through or walk about and celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus
Journey to the Manger
Journey to the Manger will be at the new Bakersville Courthouse on December 13 & 14th from 5-8 pm. Please park at one of the following locations, Gouge Elementary, Bowman Middle School, or United Community Bank. Transportation
Mitchell Competes in Western Region FBLA Competition
On Monday, November 24th, Mitchell High School’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) traveled to Franklin, NC to compete in the Western Region FBLA competition. Congratulations to all five students for competing and earning a spot in the
Travis Lee Scott
Travis Lee Scott, age 32 of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1993, in Elizabeth City, NC to Hugh and Bonnie Scarborough Scott. In addition to his
Record Albums, Exercise Equipment, China Cabinet & Hutch
For Sale: Record albums, make an offer…various types of exercise equipment: come look at and make an offer…china cabinet with glass shelves and a hutch. $75 each or best offer…call 828-208-0791
Free Kittens
Free: Kittens: 6 weeks old, free to good home. Landlord will not let me keep them, please help me rehome these babies. Have 5. pm me for PICS! 828-284-4437
Nigerian Dwarf Goats
For Sale: Nigerian Dwarf goats…call 803-240-5584
Stick Welder
For Sale: Miller Thunderbolt 225 stick welder, works good. $150…call 828-688-1429 or text 828-260-4977
Paper Shredder
For Sale: Electric paper shredder…828-765-4692
Cinder Blocks and a Couch
For Sale: A little over 100 cinder blocks $150…light green couch in good condition. $100…call 828-284-0194 after 5pm
Mitchell Middle School Students Participate in Tools of the Trade Career Contest
November is Career Development Month and in celebration students at Mitchell Middle School participated in the Tools of the Trade Career Contest created by Stephanie McClellan, CTE Middle School CDC. Students were sent a poster with the “Tools of the
Altec Engineer Speaks to Mitchell Engineering 2 Students
As part of National Career Development month through CTE, Heather Ziemba spoke to Ms. Warren’s Engineering 2 class on Friday. Heather talked about her education and interests and also presented information on Altec’s various careers, benefits and
