Yancey County Schools Breaks Ground on Two Projects
The Barn Yancey County Schools celebrated the groundbreaking for two
Medical Supply Giveaway at Harris Middle School; Must Go!
The Center for Rural Health Innovation is preparing to wrap
Update-Mitchell Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Search for Missing Man
UPDATE: Burleson has been found. The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
During last month’s district work period, I had the chance
Positive Rabies Case in Yancey County
On August 29, 2025, The Yancey County Health Department has
Youth Program Funds Available
Youth councils, local governments, private and/or non-profit organizations with ideas
American Red Cross Grant
AMY Wellness Foundation and Community Foundation of Henderson County are
MHHS Carpentry Receives $57,000
Yancey County Schools’ Teacher of the Year Jeremy Dotts and
Mitchell Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the grand
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 8/24 – 8/31/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Adam Stewart, 35
Booze It & Lose It Campaign Thru September 7th
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in
Sawmill Village Construction Begins in Yancey County
After several years in development, the project has cleared state
Mitchell Mining Operation Stopped
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has denied a
Successful Overnight Rescue of Injured Hiker Near Celo Knob
In the early morning hours of Monday, August 24th multiple
Traffic Stop Drug Arrest
A routine traffic stop in Yancey County has led to
Notes from Yancey School Board 8/18 Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of
NC DMV Hiring to Cut Wait Times
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is hiring 40
Mitchell County Schools Recognizes Outstanding Educators
Last Thursday, Mitchell County Schools announced our 2025 Teacher of
Burnsville’s Lanie Gardner Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Twenty-six year old Burnsville native Lanie Gardner made her Grand
Mitchel Sheriff’s Arrest Report 8/10 – 8/17/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Andrew Lee Hoilman,
Residents Urged to Report Missed Roadside Debris
During the Mitchell County Town Hall on August 14, community
Mayland Community College Names Next President
The Mayland Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr.
EPA Awards $409M to Strengthen WNC Water Systems
Burnsville and Spruce Pine were among many communities across Western
Yancey Property Tax Notices Delayed
At the Yancey County Commissioners meeting on Monday, August 11th,
Yancey Commissioners Meeting Report
Hurricane Helene recovery, opioid response, and ongoing FEMA projects dominated
News from US Congressman Chuck Edwards
Last month, I voted in support of the Department of
Blue Ridge Parkway Campground to Partially Reopen August 15th
Thirty campsites at Julian Price Campground will reopen August 15
Judge Orders Mining Company To Stop Operations
A Superior Court judge has ordered Horizon 30 LLC to
Mitchell Arrest Report 8/3 – 8/10/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Travis Anderson Clark,
Bridge Dedicated To Honor State Trooper
Friday, August 8th, state and local officials and family members
More than $38 Million Distributed for Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) distributed five
New Mitchell County License Tag Office Opens
The grand opening of the new Mitchell County license tag
Eblen Charities Donates $100,000 to Rebuilding Hollers
In the wake of the most devastating natural disaster to
Mitchell Democratic Party Asks NCDEQ To Deny Mining Permit
The Mitchell County Democratic Party (MCDP) has requested the North
Sudden Closure of Avery County Assisted Living Facility
After weeks of staff resignations, only two employees remained at
AdventHealth to Hold Yancey Listening Session
AdventHealth is holding a Community Listening Session in Yancey County
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