Changes to Several Voting Precinct Locations in Yancey
The Yancey County Board of Elections has announced multiple changes to polling locations across the county, affecting several voting precincts ahead of upcoming elections. Voters in the Prices Creek Precinct will no longer cast ballots at Cane
WAMY Opens Housing Program Applications
WAMY Community Action has opened applications for its housing assistance programs serving Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. The programs help low-income families make homes safer and more energy efficient through a streamlined application process. Services include
Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 1/9 – 2/11/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Suzanne Stovall Armstrong, 70 years old of Burnsville, NC Was arrested on 01-12-2026 for; Felony Larceny of Dog Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer Armstrong was issued a $15,000.00 bond. Melvin Quintin Choate,
Mitchell Development Will Provide $175,000 To Mitchell Businesses
The Mitchell County Development Foundation’s Small Business Resiliency Fund announced a fourth round of grant opportunities totaling up to $175,000. These grants have been made possible by gifts and donations from the Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation,
Ash Wednesday Service
Buladean Presbyterian Church will begin the season of Lent by holding an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00pm. The service will feature scripture, prayer, and the imposing of ashes. A soup and sandwich fellowship will be shared following the service. The church is located at 217 Blevins Branch Road in Buladean.
Mitchell CTE Celebrating CTE Month
Throughout the month of February Mitchell County Schools Career and Technical Education is celebrating CTE Month. Mitchell CTE believes every student deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, explore real-world careers, and graduate with confidence in their
Mitchell County Statement on Roanview Child Care Center
Due to recent postings on social media and in the interest of maintaining full transparency and clarity, Mitchell County has chosen to provide a bulleted statement to Mitchell County citizens. Points about Roanview Childcare Center: The Mitchell
Grandfather Mountain Museum To Receive $60,000 Grant
From the mountains to the coast, 58 institutions across the state have been awarded a total of $2.4 million in grants as part of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. The program is one of the
Rickey Brown
Rickey Brown, age 61, of Bill Allen Branch, passed away at his home on Monday, February 9th, 2026. A native of Yancey County, he was a son to Dean Mack and Jaquetta “Keta” Perkins Brown. In addition
2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle and a 1952 Fleetline Deluxe Chevy Car
For Sale: 2008 Harley Davidson Softail Springer: very nice bike, lots of extras on it. Asking $12,500…1952 Fleetline Deluxe Chevy Car. Been working on it about 2 years with lots done. Runs and drives good. Restoration about 50% done. Needs to be painted. Asking $6,500…call 828-777-4945
2 Cats are Missing from Toodies Creek
2 cats from Toodies Creek in the Pensacola area. They are white and grey and wearing flea collars…call 828 678-1852
Terrier/French Bulldog Mix
For Sale: Sweet male puppy: loves to play, has had puppy shots and has been wormed. It’s a terrier/ French bulldog mix. A good home is a must. Text only please (828)678-0823
James Michael Serafini
James Michael Serafini, 74, of Burnsville, gently entered eternal rest on Monday, February 9th, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the beloved son of the late James and Flora Scokas Serafini.
History Happy Hour With Poet Hilda Downer
Hilda Downer, the inaugural poet laureate of the High Country, will share her work at the History Happy Hour at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3, at Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd., Burnsville. She
Democratic Candidates Forum
Have you had a chance to meet or hear the Democratic candidates that are running for the 11th Congressional District for the U. S. House of Representatives, various judgeships, North Carolina Senate District #47, North Carolina House