Yancey Health Department $100,000 Grant for Post-Helene Water Recovery
The Yancey County Health Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant to address critical water safety issues persisting in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The funding, provided by the Community Foundation of North Carolina, is earmarked specifically to help local
County Confirms End of Paradigm Project, Amphitheater Idea Tabled
The Paradigm project is over and the Micaville amphitheater idea has been tabled. These two Yancey County projects have had significant chatter recently on social media. After the March 9 meeting of the Yancey County Board of
Craftsman Push Lawnmower
For Sale: Craftsman 22-inch mulching push lawnmower, 6.0 horsepower, new carburetor…call 828-682-2171
Free English Springer Spaniel
Free: Nearly 6 year old full bred English Springer Spaniel. He is NOT neutered. Free to a good home, he does best by himself but could do well with dogs his size, he does not like small dogs or cats, he thinks they’re toys…call 828-208-3767
Troy-Bilt Tiller
For Sale: Troy built horse tiller: has lay-off pole and snow plow… call Billy at 828-265-1859
Free Brown Leather Couch
Free: Brown leather couch. Cushions are a little faded, but still useable. Free, but you have to come load it and haul it yourself. Located in Spruce Pine. Call 719-440-7179.
Wanting a Riding Lawnmower
Wanted: Looking for a good used riding lawnmower…call 284-1111, leave message if now answer
Mission Hospital Earns National Patient Safety Award
Mission Hospital, as a part of HCA Healthcare, today announced that it has received a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award reflects Mission
Misunderstanding Over Flags in Newland
A misunderstanding over nearly 100 American flags placed around Newland by former mayor Derek Roberts has been clarified by a member of the town’s governing board. Earlier social media reports suggested town leaders were questioning the display
Helicopter Egg Drop for Spring Family Day!
Spring Family Day is a high-energy celebration designed for families like yours to enjoy together. Spring Family Day is a FREE event at Mountain Heritage High School Saturday, March 28th from 3 to 5 pm and is
Timothy “Tim” Dale Byrd
Timothy “Tim” Dale Byrd, age 58, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9th, 2026 with his Son and Father by his side. He was a native of Hickory, NC and the son to
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Services
When most of us think of medical emergencies, we often think of the ones that impact adults — crises like heart attack and stroke. However, in the course of a year, about 30 million sick or injured
Johnny Ray Ollis
Johnny Ray Ollis, age 83, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Jonas Ridge, Johnny was born on December 8, 1942. He was the