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Get your fishing equipment ready, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 6. The season will run through February 28, 2025. The Wildlife Commission...Read More
his week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs newly elected in November 2022 for the fourth and final week of the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill. Sheriffs from across the state, including Yancey County Sheriff...Read More
Sharon Meegan Hughes 75 years old, of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-20-2024. Hughes was charged with Felony Obtain Property False Pretense. Hughes was issued a $10,000.00 bond. Charles Jason Huskins 47 years old, of Burnsville, NC...Read More
The Carolina Cruiser, will be at the Burnsville Town Square on Wednesday, April 3 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. US Congressman Chuck Edwards’ staff will be parked outside with the Carolina Cruiser ready to meet with constituents and assist...Read More
A bridge dedication ceremony will be held Thursday, March 28th to honor the memory of North Carolina Highway Patrolman Lawrence Canipe Jr. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Covey Rock Freewill Baptist Church. The ceremony will...Read More
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program wants drivers across the state to slow down and is reinforcing that message with its “Speed A Little, Lose A Lot” campaign through the end of March. Law enforcement agencies across the state will...Read More
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The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Education was held in the gymnasium of Micaville Elementary School on Monday, March 18, 2024. Policy #6402 – Participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses Superintendent Kathy Amos presented...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Leonard Everett Wilcox, 58 of Lenoir, NC. Deputy T. Silvers arrested Wilcox for failure to appear in Caldwell County Court. His release...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX The sheer volume of government waste in Washington is sickening. It is one of the most infuriating byproducts of the rampant mismanagement within the federal government – this is something...Read More
The US Forest Service has announced that the Roan Mountain Recreation Area will be closed for major renovations for the 2024 season. Among the Roan Mountain closures are the recreation area, rhododendron gardens, Roan high bluff, Cloudland...Read More
Yancey County commissioners passed three resolutions in their recent meeting to receive funds from the American Rescue Plan and the State Fiscal Recovery Fund. There will be $8,850,000 for the Pine Swamp wastewater treatment plant, $2,518,950 for...Read More
AdventHealth has announced the location of its new hospital will be in Weaverville. The property located off US 25/70 west of I-26, will be home to the multispecialty hospital. AdventHealth received approval to build through the State’s...Read More
Sibelco has announced its financial results for 2023. Market conditions in Europe were difficult with sales volumes down due to the slow-down in construction and certain targeted consumer good segments relevant for Sibelco’s activities. A notably strong...Read More
On February 8th McDowell County purchased a 12.7-acre property from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) on the Catawba River in McDowell County, for the dual purposes of providing access to Marion’s Catawba River Greenway and to...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Ashley Leanne Autrey, 35. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Autrey for probation violations. She was issued to serve three days of secure confinement....Read More
The Federal Use it or Lose it Leases (FULL) Act that I introduced recently passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE It) Act. With federal office...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Over the past few days, I can imagine that you’ve read about, listened to, or watched reporting on the surge in crime that has blanketed the entire country. As of...Read More
Jonathan Maurice Penland 51 Years Old, Of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-03-2024. Penland was charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance on Jail Premises, Misdemeanor Assault Individual with a Disability, Misdemeanor...Read More
North Carolina drivers raised $574,461 to enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway by purchasing or renewing the national park specialty license plate in 2023. It is the largest amount raised for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s work through...Read More
Madison and Yancey counties will receive a small part of $19 million that is earmarked for Western North Carolina out of the 2024 government appropriations bill that passed March 9th. Madison County will receive $1.5 million for...Read More
The Yancey County Farmers’ Market is planning to open in the new Swiss Avenue location in April. The Burnsville Town Council re-addressed the location issue at their March meeting. Previously at the February meeting, Farmers’ Market representatives...Read More
Jaren Alan Wilson, age 28, passed away after being ejected from a vehicle where the driver lost control on Interstate 26 the evening of March 11th. According to Sgt. PJ Morgan with N.C. Highway Patrol, around 4:33...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Megan Brittany Miller, 36 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy B. Hollifield arrested Miller for felony possession of Methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of...Read More
In a landmark move shifted to amplify economic growth and foster community development, the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission have announced their decision to join forces. The strategic merger brings...Read More
Mitchell County Animal Rescue needs your help. They have recently rescued 26 cats from a single home with many in dire need of medical attention. When found, multiple cats were in very bad condition and several in...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Do you believe that the Biden administration has kept you and countless other Americans in the dark about what’s really transpiring at the nation’s southern border? I certainly believe that...Read More
It can be confusing to know where to turn when you, a friend, or a loved one is struggling with mental health concerns or dealing with the impact of substance use. But you are not alone. Partners...Read More
Mitchell County voters were choosing County Commissioners in the election yesterday. There were 7 names on the ballots, with the top 3 being elected. Dale Blevins was the top voter getter with 1,955 votes. Lee Ellis was...Read More
March 3-9 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Residents are urged to participate in the annual statewide tornado drill March 6 to practice their emergency plan in case severe weather strikes. Severe thunderstorms can develop...Read More
This administration’s policies continue to hurt Americans and destroy our communities, while illegal immigrants benefit from those policies that incentivize and reward lawlessness. America is grieving for the family and friends of Laken Hope Riley, a nursing...Read More
The Mitchell High School FFA Chapter has been awarded a $15,000.00 program improvement grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. These funds will be used to replace old and broken greenhouse table. During its 2023...Read More
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported that James Bassham was recently arrested following the discovery of multiple deceased animals at a residence in the Wolf Laurel community. The investigation was initiated after the sheriff’s department received a...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Anthony Allen Whorten, 37 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Whorten for failure to appear in court on misdemeanor charges....Read More
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has reported a McDowell County high school staff member was taken into custody and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor who is also a student. Bond was set at $600,000 for...Read More
The Mitchell County Development Foundation has announced the closing of their downtown store, The Market on Oak, located at 262 Oak Avenue. The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce has been located inside the Mitchell County Development Foundation’s...Read More
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PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Hunter Biden has nowhere to run – accountability is here. On Wednesday, I attended his scheduled deposition before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability as well as the House...Read More
Mitchell County Schools has named principals for the 2024-25 school year in preparation for the opening of Mitchell Elementary School and Mitchell Middle School. Mitchell Elementary School (Grades 3-5)- Mrs. Kristie Autrey will serve as Principal of...Read More
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