Ever have a toothache so painful it was hard to sleep? Many North Carolina children face this reality each day and can’t smile, pay attention in school or even sleep because of tooth decay. February is the...Read More
Join The UpCycle, WNC in crafting affirmative messages of love and friendship, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Drop in between 4-7 pm, on Tuesday February 4th, at The Yancey County Library, in Burnsville. The UpCycle, WNC...Read More
The AMY Wellness Foundation will be hosting an open discussion about food insecurity Tuesday, February 4th from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the banquet hall at the Cross Street Commerce Center at 31 Cross Street in...Read More
Republican candidate for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, Wayne King, who served as Congressman Mark Meadows’ Deputy Chief of Staff & District Director for the past seven years, held a meet...Read More
Vegan Supper Club is hosted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, meets at 6:00 pm on the first Monday night of each month. It is a newly formed small group of people seeking other folks who are...Read More
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The Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry has started a “Kids for Christ” food pantry. Any child or family with children can now stop by the ministry at 1353 Roan Road in Spruce Pine any Monday or Tuesday...Read More
2/15 Burnsville Wedding Expo Say I do in the mountains of beautiful Burnsville, NC.The Burnsville Wedding Expo is coming to the Town Center February 15th, 2020 from 11am-3pm! Everyone is welcome to come see the wide variety...Read More
Jeremy Heidenfelder, 12th Grade Home School student, who resides in Green Mountain with his parents, Roland and Allyson Heidenfelder, won 1st Place in the American Legion District 24 competition held at American Legion Post 70 in Asheville...Read More
Mountain Heritage High School will have a dentist come to school February 12. There is no cost if the student has Medicaid or CHIP. Private insurance and affordable self pay options are also available. Parents can sign...Read More
The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2020-21 grant guidelines for organizations are now available at www.NCArts.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, March 2 for projects that take place between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The...Read More
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In conjunction with National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Radon Program is distributing 3,000 radon test kits at no charge this month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless. It...Read More
An otherwise routine reading assignment in her final college semester struck a nerve with Araya Houghton. The Mars Hill University student from Greensboro, North Carolina, was so moved by what she learned in her sociology class last...Read More
The beginning of the year brings many financial challenges to working families and especially older adults. Much of our aging population is on a fixed income and struggle month to month. But there are billions of dollars...Read More
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On Saturday, January 4th, three 12th grade and two 11th grade students from Mitchell and Yancey County engaged in competition for Post scholarship funds and advancement to the next level of competition in the annual American Legion...Read More
Burnsville/Yancey County Chamber of Commerce is seeking Volunteers! We are currently seeking volunteers to assist at the reception desk at the Burnsville/Yancey County Visitor Center. These individuals will have one half-day set schedule each week. Volunteer will...Read More
January 1 through March 31 is the Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Period. During this time, Medicare Advantage Plan members can disenroll and return to Original Medicare and obtain a Medicare Part D Plan OR switch to another...Read More
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The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum on Tuesday, February 18th at 6:00 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Bakersville, NC. The forum is open to the public. Participating candidates will be presented...Read More
Grandfather Mountain State Park will be offering free Park Ranger Program called “To Build a Fire” Saturday, December 21st from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm in the Profile Parking area at 4198 Highway 80 South in Banner Elk,...Read More
AMS Scholarship Benefit is Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Burnsville Town Center starting at 6 pm. Some highlights of the event include: The Holiday Marketplace with over 170 art objects priced under $100, plus certificates for...Read More
The 2019 Tree of Life Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 pm on the campus of AB Tech in Marshall, NC. The Tree of Life Ceremony is hosted for the community by Madison...Read More
The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center will host the Eighth Annual BBQ on Saturday, October 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM. This event will raise money for scholarships, veterinary care and help fund ATRC’s work training program for young adults...Read More
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A 2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session will be held Tuesday October 1st from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm at the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center at 661 Vale Road in Newland, NC. This is an informational meeting about...Read More
Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, Sept. 28 for a ramble around the tallest mountain in the Eastern U.S. as the club leads an early-fall excursion on Mt. Mitchell. The hike is rated as...Read More
The Double Island Band will be performing Friday August 23rd from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the Ice Cream Deck in Micaville. People are welcome to bring their classic cars and a lawn chair and enjoy...Read More
The 57th Annual Roan Mountain Fall Naturalist Rally will be held a little before Labor Day this year, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at the state park and surrounding grounds. Reservations are now being accepted. Registration...Read More
Yancey County Feed-a-Child held a food and fund raising event at Beverly-Hanks in Burnsville on Thursday afternoon. If you would like to help Feed-a-Child here are some Suggested items: Microwave popcorn. Microwave instant oatmeal. Microwave mac and cheese....Read More
“We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than 75 years. Constructionman Nathan Francis, a 2018 Madison Early College High School graduate and...Read More
The Mitchell County Historical Society is excited to present their August Speakers Series event with RHONDA GOUGE. Rhonda will be presenting a program on the MITCHELL COUNTY MUSICIANS OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MONDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 7:00...Read More
Lyndsay Jensen Edwards, PA has been appointed to serve on the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, Board of Directors. Lyndsay is a native of Mitchell County and is currently employed by the Mountain Community Health Partnership. (Bakersville...Read More
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