Christmas trees have been a mainstay for the local agricultural community for decades. In recent years the demand has outpaced the supply and the future of the industry looks bright. Yancey County Cooperative Extension will be conducting...Read More
Toe River Health District Report for 4/7/2020 Maintenance, that’s the name of the game and the prescription the doctor ordered. Whether it be car maintenance or maintaining our waistline, it’s always necessary, but not much fun. Maintenance...Read More
Charity House Mission, located at 502 East Main Street in Burnsville, is handing out food boxes to anyone who wants the assistance. They are open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday through Saturday and will continue...Read More
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 4 at 10am, Home Remedies is hosting “Surfing the Winds of Change—Resources to be Resilient in challenging times.” Margot Rossi, M.Ac and Mindfulness Educator and Jeff Spargo, MDiv and Substance Prevention Educator, will be hosting...Read More
As an organization whose heart and soul is about bringing people together, the pandemic is challenging us in many ways and we are adapting to those challenges as best we can. In times like these, it is...Read More
We would first like to send out our hope that everyone is safe and healthy. We’re extremely grateful to all of the promoters, families and individuals that have been so kind and understanding as we work through...Read More
Yancey County Courthouse Services will be by appointment only beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020. The Yancey County Courthouse will operate on a normal schedule and staff will be available to assist you. ***Please call and make...Read More
As springtime temperatures encourage the blooming of fruit trees and wildflowers, so too are the warmer days of April and May a time for honey bees to perform their amazing and sometime terrifying habit of swarming. If...Read More
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Feed-A-Child Yancey provides healthy snacks to kids who are on free or reduced lunches during the school week but then have little or nothing to eat over the weekends. They package the snacks in grocery-type bags and...Read More
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Due to the CoVid19- Coronavirus situation, Blue Ridge Partnership for Children has postponed the Blockfest planned to be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Burnsville March 17-21 and Child Fest at Mitchell High School on May...Read More
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Below are few important announcements: 1. Just In: The President’s proposed budget request reduces the amount of funding for the Drug Free Communities Grant and the recent transition of DFC from the Office of National Drug Control Policy...Read More
Good morning Task Force Members, Thank you to all who attended our meeting yesterday in Spruce Pine. We are truly thankful to Toe River Arts for hosting us last minute after the HCA room cancellation. Task Force...Read More
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The Traditional Voices Group is pleased to announce that singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah will headline the 2020 RiddleFest Concert on June 20. The Griffith Chapel Singers begin the evening with a few old-time gospel songs followed by the...Read More
Want to learn how to prune and train those apple trees in your yard or brush up on your pruning skills? If so, then come out to Shady Lane Farm, 311 Arbuckle Road, Burnsville, NC at 1:00...Read More
A new decade brings new experiences for guests to enjoy at Grandfather Mountain in 2020. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain,...Read More
A candidate forum for the 2020 March Primary Election candidates will be held Monday, February 10th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the Buladean Community Foundation Center (formerly Buladean School). The forum will be moderated by...Read More
On June 19 and 20, the Town of Bakersville, “Gateway to the Roan and Home to the Arts,” will host its 74th North Carolina Rhododendron Festival which is among the oldest and most respected festivals in the...Read More
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
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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
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
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
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