SEARCH is soon to have a meeting – the first since March – and you’re invited! It will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m. and it will be virtual. This community group is entering...Read More
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2nd annual Toe Jam: Toe Jam II: Rocktoberfest! The oneday, all-inclusive music festival takes place Saturday October 24 at Riverside Park Spruce Pine, NC. Located in...Read More
The Burnsville Lions Club will conduct their semi-annual carport sale on Friday, August 7th and Saturday August 8th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm each day. The address is 217 Ramsey Street. Phone 828-682-7498 for more information. ...Read More
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Byrd/Bailey Reunion, normally held the second Sunday in August at the Brummett’s Creek Church of the Brethren, will not be scheduled this year....Read More
If you drove by Keith Moir’s Spruce Pine studio during the last month, you would find him with either a jigsaw or paintbrush in hand. It’s all part of a collaboration between the Orchard at Altapass and...Read More
The Advocacy and Leadership Awards, hosted by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD), is seeking nominations of self-advocates, professionals who work for people with I/DD and advocates and volunteers who have passionately worked and continue to...Read More
The Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee (RTCC) and the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) of the High Country RPO will hold virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. The RTCC will meet at 10:00 AM and the...Read More
The Annual Decoration Day for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery will be Sunday, August 9th and all are invited. There will not be a lunch this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and please wear your mask. The...Read More
Join Parkway Playhouse in a fully immersive, self guided scavenger hunt in downtown Burnsville! Complete the hunt by solving the riddles ~ begin at the Chamber of Commerce, follow the clues to locate the Red Parkway Playhouse...Read More
It is almost time for the 2nd Annual Founders Day Golf Tournament at the Grassy Creek Golf Course. This tournament is a Fundraiser for the Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Samaritan’s Purse Ministries. Dr. Graham played the...Read More
We are pleased to announce the lineup of classes for our 2020-2021 Conservatory Season! Each class will take place online until further notice. Each instructor will reach out with the proper links/channels for attendance and communication before the...Read More
AMY Wellness Foundation Board of Directors today announced the resignation of its Associate Director, Nora Frank. Nora was a vital member of the organization overseeing the organization’s grant program and community outreach. She has been offered a...Read More
Artists in all disciplines are eligible to apply for grants to support their professional and artistic development through a program of the North Carolina Arts Council. North Carolina’s statewide network of local arts councils is accepting applications...Read More
The 2008 Yancey County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is in the process of being updated. A CTP is a long-range multi-modal transportation plan with a 25-30-year planning period and is used to identify transportation projects for future...Read More
The Yancey County Cattleman’s Association will meet on July 21st at 6:30 pm in the Yancey Senior center parking lot. A light meal will be provided. Following the meal David Davis Yancey County Cooperative Extension’s Director will...Read More
The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild honored our local veterans by presenting them with a quilt in patriotic colors and machine quilted by the members. Due to the need for social distancing, the quilt presentations were on July...Read More
As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s birth, keep in mind this holiday may be difficult for those who struggle with alcohol use. If any friends or family who struggle with alcohol use are joining you for...Read More
Loyola University Maryland’s Apprentice House Press is pleased to announce that Katey Schultz’s recent novel, Still Come Home, has been named a winner in the 21st annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Schultz was awarded...Read More
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Silvia Ferrari-Palmer and Andy Palmer, owners of InTandem Gallery in Bakersville, NC, and judges of the Toecane Peeps Show 2020, have announced the winners of the show which closed May 9. “Peeps with a Purpose,” was held...Read More
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the federal government launched “Project America Strong” to distribute reusable cotton face coverings in support of critical infrastructure areas across the country. The face coverings provided by FEMA are 100% cotton and...Read More
he 2020 Carolina Mountains Literary Festival scheduled for September has been cancelled. What makes the Festival special is the small venues which allow conversations. For the safety of the authors, attendees and our community, the Board made...Read More
The Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee (RTCC) and the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) of the High Country RPO will hold virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The RTCC will meet at 10:00 AM and the...Read More
The Rhododendron Cruisers have announced the schedule for their 2020 Season. As always, free admission. Cars, trucks, jeeps and bikes are all welcome. Rhododendron Cruisers Car Shows will again this year be at: Mineral City Oil Company...Read More
The Orchard at Altapass has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise $20,000 that will offset the costs of staff and orchard maintenance. Although everyone is keeping their distance and a low profile, the trees at the Orchard...Read More
Hyper-Reach connects citizens to Emergency Announcements and Alerts. You must register to receive alerts. When registering you can choose how alerts are received, by email, text, phone call. Use this link to sign up. ...Read More
Good morning all, hope you are looking forward to a restful weekend! Below are some important updates on virtual services: Home Remedies – Community Options Addressing Pain and Stress:Classes continue this Saturday, May 16 at 10am with Margot Rossi...Read More
Yesterday afternoon (05/13/2020) the Town of Spruce Pine and Spruce Pine Main Street announced on social media a number of Cancellations and Closures of activities planned for this summer in Spruce Pine. The Town announced that there...Read More
The AMY Regional Library System will remain closed to the public until further notice. Library staff will be available by phone and email beginning May 11, 2020. We are taking a cautious step forward, following all necessary health...Read More
Dear friends, family, and the greater community: My name is Katey Schultz and I offered to write this letter in support of Spruce Pine Montessori School, an exceptional place to which we both have a connection. My...Read More
Mountain Heritage Agriculture Department is having its annual spring sale. Orders can be placed using the google form below. Once orders are placed an email will be sent of the date and time for pickup. These assigned...Read More
Since most folks are spending more time than usual at home it may be a good time to fill out the 2020 Census information that should be in your mailbox. If you haven’t received Census information or...Read More
VA Video connect allows veterans and their caregivers to quickly and easily meet with health care providers through live video on any computer, tablet or mobile device with an internet connection. You can learn more at the...Read More
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