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Harold G. Smith

Harold G. Smith, age 87, of Georges Fork Community, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. He was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Edna Mae Gouge Smith. In addition to

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Yancey County Primary Election Information

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA  The statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when they vote. Voters who lack ID can get

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Mountaineers Bring Home Medals

The Mitchell wrestling teams traveled to Madison County a day early for the 2026 Western Highlands Conference Championships, and came away with some outstanding results. Senior Bryson McFalls picked up his second Western Highland Conference title to

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Yancey County Emergency Declaration

The following announcement as been approved by Yancey County Emergency Management and County Manager for release: Yancey County Alert: Yancey County Emergency Management has issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency, including the Town of Burnsville,

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Disaster Recovery Resource Deadlines Coming Up Fast

Multiple programs offering significant resources for Helene survivors have quickly approaching deadlines, and both local Long-Term Recovery Groups and Pisgah Legal Services are available to help with applications and assistance if needed.   These programs and deadlines

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Deanna Joyce Tidwell Broughton

Deanna Joyce Tidwell Broughton, age 85, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her late husband, Joe Broughton, on January 18, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville,

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