Lelia Kay Branton
Lelia Kay Branton, age 72, went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 9th 2025, at Mission Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Stanley Garland Fortner. She was preceded in death by two sisters,


Suspected Carjacker Possible Victim of Dating Scam
Sixty-one year-old Linc Nolan Bloomfield from Texas was arrested for carjacking and allegedly shooting at other vehicles during a multi-county chase on July 7. Authorities say he was in the Burnsville area attempting to begin a relationship

New NC Law Limits Cellphone Use for Students
Cellphone use in North Carolina public schools will now be limited under a new law signed by Gov. Josh Stein. House Bill 959 requires schools to create policies restricting student access to phones and wireless devices during
Jacquline Burleson
Jacquline Burleson, a cherished member and guiding light of her mountain community, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 in her home. She was a woman of deep compassion, creative spirit, and unwavering strength, whose legacy will



Wanting To Buy an Enclosed Trailer
Wanted: To buy a 5×10 or 6×10 enclosed trailer, also for sale a small self propelled stump grinder…can leave message for Billy at 828-265-1859
Sickle Mower for a Tractor
For Sale: Sitrex SB 180 sickle mower for tractor. $1200…call 828-208-0980
Dining Room Table, Couch, & China Cabinet
For Sale: Dining room table with extra leaf to enlarge the table and multiple chairs $75…Couch with storage underneath cushion $40…China Cabinet $150… Text for pictures (828)385-1779. Offers considered on all items.
Wanting to Rent a House
Wanted: I am looking for a house to rent, or even a lease to own if it’s the right fit. It would be just myself, looking for a one-two bedroom home with some garden space! I am a teacher in the area and in desperate need of housing! I have great rental references, credit score, and a responsible tenant…call 540-588-5443
Martin Guitar
For Sale: 2003 Martin D18V guitar in excellent condition. Comes with a hard shell case. $2,300…call 828-385-1869
Oil Barrel, China Cabinet & Hutch
For Sale: Oil barrel. $250…china cabinet with glass shelves. $150…hutch. $125…call 828-208-0791

License Plate Agency to Open in New Location July 21
Mitchell County has announced that the License Plate Agency Office in Spruce Pine is opening in a new location on Monday, July 21. The Office will still be located in the Spruce Pine Shopping Center, but is moving to





Top to Toe 5K Returns to Spruce Pine
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Quartz Corporation, is proud to present the 2nd annual Top to Toe 5K, one of the most scenic and unique races in the State, happening this summer

Buck Stove Marks 50th Anniversary
This 2025 summer marks the 50th Anniversary for Buck Stove when Carrol Buckner invented and sold the first “Regular Buck” to a local general store in Mitchell County, NC for manufacturing. Since then, Buck Stove has become



Yancey Board of Education Special Meeting Notices/Public Hearing
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