



Mary Louise Weitzel
Mary Louise Weitzel, 86, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Charles A Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC. Marylou, as she was known, was born on May 21, 1939, in Auburndale, FL to the late James
Arthur Dwayne Ledford
Arthur Dwayne Ledford, age 58, of the Cane Creek Community, passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long and complicated battle with alcoholism. His life was shaped by both struggle and heart, and the people who
2 Pair, Men’s and Women’s Insulated Coveralls
For Sale: Insulated coveralls: men’s medium regular, Key brand, new and women’s size XL coveralls: Polar brand, new. $100 for both…call 828-682-9807
2008 Ford Taurus
For Sale: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited; Good Condition; 203,000 miles; leather interior; three rows of seats (6); new tires; AWD; $4000…call 828-385-6612

2000 Honda 350 ATV
For Sale: 2000 Honda 350, 2 wheel drive ATV. Runs great, no issues. Fresh oil change. Plastics in great shape. Good tires! $2500 OBO…call 828-208-0200.
Wanting Land to Lease for Hunting
For Sale: Looking for land to lease for the upcoming deer season in Yancey or Mitchell county: 5 acres to 500…call or text 828-460-0686

Jogging Suit
For Sale: Jogging suit, brown, size L. $20…call 828-208-7466
18-Foot Car Trailer
For Sale: 18ft car trailer with dove tail steel floor with wench. $1,200…call 828-284-3730

Free Tax Info for Hurricane Victims
Taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for deductions that could add to their refund or lower their tax bill. Learn more here and attend our partner info session on tax issues this Friday, January 16 (info

Congressman Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced new mobile office hours. Avery County: Who: Congressman Edwards’ Staff When: Tuesday, January 20 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM Where: In front of Avery County Courthouse at 200 Montezuma St., Newland,



Cane River – Winning Season
The cane river rebels recently finished an undefeated whc regular season .10 and 0. They also won the conference tournament defeating Mitchell 45 to 35


Crossnore’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities Launches Initiative
Crossnore Communities for Children’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities (CTRC) is proud to announce a grant of $499,021 awarded by Dogwood Health Trust to launch the “We Heal Together High Country” initiative. This 24-month initiative is a