

More Than 38,000 Homes Damaged in WNC by Tropical Storm Helene
Nearly nine months after Tropical Storm Helene tore through Western

2026 Rhododendron Queens Crowned!
The 78th North Carolina Rhododendron pageant was held this past


Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 6/15 – 6/22/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Eric Lance Cates,

Town of Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Works To Enhance Tourism
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year, $750,000



Update on Burnsville Rally Incident
Investigators have completed interviews with several witnesses who allegedly saw

SEARCH to Conduct Hurricane Helene Survey
SEARCH (Sustaining Essential And Rural Community Healthcare), a local 501(c)(3)

Burnsville Water Line Replacement Project
Work will begin on Monday, June 24th. The streets affected

Report On NC Transportation Recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North

News from US Congressm Chuck Edwards
As a member of the House Budget Committee, I’ve helped

Roan Mountain Ready for the Rhododendron Festival
The Forest Service has announced the reopening of the Roan

Driver Dies in Dump Truck Crash
Ralph Hibbert, a 65-year-old dump truck driver from Georgia, died

Annual Opioid Settlement Meeting
In accordance with the North Carolina Memorandum of Agreement (NC

Burnsville Police Release Statement on Altercation
The Burnsville Police Department has released the following statement about

Supply Chain Study to Boost Local Mining Industry
Mayland Community College is proud to announce the initiation of

Mitchell Sheriff’s Arrest Report 6/8 – 6/15/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: No arrests were

NCDOT Seeks Public Input on Bridge Replacements in Yancey County
On Wednesday, June 11th, the North Carolina Department of Transportation

Hurricane Helene Forestry Recovery Workshop
Forest landowners suffered tremendous loss when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000

Suicide Prevention Action Plan Posted for Public Comment
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and

Yancey Commissions Approve $40 Million Budget
At its June 9 meeting, the Yancey County Board of

Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/1 – 6/8/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Keith Davis, 39

Marion Man Sues Spruce Pine Police
A Marion man, Dillon Ledford, has filed a federal lawsuit

Yancey Sheriff’s Report 5/16 – 6/5/25
Richard Maurice Banks JR, 30 years old of Bakersville, NC

Bakersville Community Plans For Recovery, Rebuild and Renewal
Last Wednesday, May 28th, the Bakersville community came together to

NCDMV Warns Of Scam Text Messages
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about

Congressman Edwards Announces Agreement For Improved Oversight For Debris Removal
In response to growing concerns from property owners, environmental groups,

Incendiary Device Found Near Folk Art Center Prompts Evacuation
An incendiary device—designed to start fires—was reported to emergency personnel

Mitchell Arrest Report 5/25 – 6/1/25
Arrest: Kenny Justin Lowery, 36 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy

Burnsville Boil Water Advisory Rescinded
PRESS RELEASE: Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure

Notes from 5/19 Yancey School Board Meeting
(Press release) The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County

SEARCH Needs Volunteers to Conduct Health Study
SEARCH is looking for volunteers to help conduct a

Burnsville System Pressure Advisory
System Pressure Advisory! The water consumers from Bill Allen Branch

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1 –

Yancey County Man Wins $1 Million
PRESS RELEASE: Gerald Wilson of Burnsville praised the timing of

News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Late into the night and in the early hours of

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