Multi-County Incident Ends in Arrest
A manhunt lasting several hours ended Monday, July 7, with
Carjacking at Ingles Leads to Multi-County Chase
A manhunt is in progress following a carjacking and multi-county
Mitchell EDC Special Meeting Notice
When: Friday July 11, 2025 Time: 11:30 Location: Mayland Small
Waterfalls Park in Newland Permanently Protected for Public Enjoyment
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) has announced the purchase
North Carolina Extends Grace Period for Expired Driver’s Licenses
North Carolina drivers now have up to two additional years
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/29 – 7/6/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Laramie Fredrick Albers,
Town of Burnsville 7/10 Meeting and Agenda
7-10-25-council-sp-mtg-notice 7-10-25-council-sp-mtg-agenda-packet
Marion Photographer and Son Survive Lightning Strike on Roan Mountain
A Marion photographer and her 6-year-old son are recovering after
Mitchell County Chamber and EDC Announce Strategic Collaboration
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell County
FEMA Debris Removal Applications Open in Yancey County
Yancey County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply
Over 8 Million Cubic Yards of Debris Removed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has surpassed the milestone
New Remote Learning Plan Approved for Mitchell County Schools
Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning
Mitchell County Development Foundation Third Round of Business Grants
The Mitchell County Development Foundation’s Small Business Resiliency Fund has
Mitchell Chamber Hosts Dual Ribbon Cuttings Celebrating Growth and Resilience in Spruce Pine
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce celebrated two exciting milestones
Penland School of Craft Receives Grant as Part of $35 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief
The Penland School of Craft is among four Western North
Mitchell Sheriff’s Report 6/22 – 6/29/25
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Arrest: Chelsey Fisher, 20
Severe Storms Leave Path of Destruction Across McDowell County
Nearly a dozen homes were damaged, multiple vehicles destroyed, and
Notes from Yancey Board of Education 6/23 Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of
NC Mineral and Gem Festival 2025 Canceled
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has
Power Companies Ask For Energy Conservation
Due to the extreme temperatures in our region, Duke Energy
Superintendent Amos Named Western Regional Superintendent of the Year
Yancey County Schools is honored to announce that Mrs. Kathy
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
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
Suicide Prevention Action Plan Posted for Public Comment
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and
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