Betty Jean Rowe
Betty Jean Rowe, age 78, of Bakersville, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Naomi McKinney. In addition to her parents she was
Betty Jean Rowe
Betty Jean Rowe, age 78, of Bakersville, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Naomi McKinney. In addition to her parents she was
GoFundMe to Support Laid-Off Sibelco Workers
In response to recent layoffs affecting Sibelco workers and their families, community leader and candidate for Mitchell County Clerk of Superior Court David Wheeler has launched a GoFundMe campaign to provide direct financial support to impacted workers. “Families here
Theatre Camp Registration Opens February 2nd
Are your kids looking for something fun to do this summer? Join Parkway Playhouse for their 2026 summer camps! Registration opens on Monday, February 2nd. Whether your student wants to be on stage or behind the scenes,
Free Beagle
Free: Male beagle around 16 months old, free to a good home. Contact 828-284-6196 for more information
Dual-Axle Trailer, Walk-Behind Tractor, and Parts Tractor
For Sale: An older heavy dual-axle trailer roughly 11′ long 5′ wide. Asking $300 or best offer or possibly trade… also have a walk-behind tractor with 3hp running motor and one tractor for parts…call 828 467-9276
New Disaster Relief and Tip Income Rules
Western North Carolina residents who are working to get back on their feet after Hurricane Helene or are facing other rising costs can call 828-210-3404 now to schedule free tax appointments beginning February 2, 2026 with Pisgah Legal Services. New changes
Micro-World Discovery Talk with Everest Holmes
Join Dig In! Community Garden for an immersive Micro-World Discovery Talk at the Reconciliation House on February 7 from 4–6 PM, where we’ll zoom into the hidden universe that makes healthy soil and healthy ecosystems possible. What
Public Meeting on CASPER Study Results
Over several weeks in the summer of 2025, SEARCH (Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Health Care), along with a group of volunteers from across the region, completed a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey
Rescheduled Seed Swap & Share
Seed Swap & Share Saturday, 2/28 from 3-5 PM Birdfoot, 10 Orchard Dr. Rescheduled for snow: Dig In! Yancey Community Garden and Song to Seed are co-hosting a seed swap to share free garden seeds with
Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild Meeting
Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will have their final daytime meeting on Tuesday February 10 at noon in the Burnsville Town Center. Refreshments will begin at 12 with the business meeting at 12:30 followed by fun and games
George Wilson
With a sad heart, we announced the passing of George A Wilson. George has been sick for a long time after having two strokes. We think God felt like he had suffered long enough. He passed quietly
