Mitchell Middle School Students Participate in Tools of the Trade Career Contest
November is Career Development Month and in celebration students at Mitchell Middle School participated in the Tools of the Trade Career Contest created by Stephanie McClellan, CTE Middle School CDC. Students were sent a poster with the “Tools of the
Altec Engineer Speaks to Mitchell Engineering 2 Students
As part of National Career Development month through CTE, Heather Ziemba spoke to Ms. Warren’s Engineering 2 class on Friday. Heather talked about her education and interests and also presented information on Altec’s various careers, benefits and
Mitchell Students Earn ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Recently students in Stephanie McClellan’s Foods and Nutrition I class completed the ServSafe Food Handler Certification. By earning this certification, students had to demonstrate a basic knowledge of food safety and how to prevent the spread of foodborne illness.
Foods Students Prepare Thanksgiving Side Dishes
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, students in Stephanie McClellan’s Foods and Nutrition I class made an array of side dishes. Students prepared and tasted 4 different options that they could make at their own Thanksgiving celebrations.
Hospice & Palliative Care Staff Talk With Mitchell Students
As part of Career Development Month, on Tuesday November 18th Christina Jenkins (CEO), Jennifer Miller (COO), and Brittany Hughes (HR) of Hospice & Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge came to speak to Mrs. Katy Grindstaff’s Health
Rowing Machine
For Sale: Sunny Rowing Machine: barely used, almost brand new. You pick up…call 704-292-4645
Vaughn Wood Stove
For Sale: Vaughn Wood stove, cast iron door, fire brick lined. Excellent/Good condition. $900… NO TEXTS, Phone calls only 828-675-4033
Meyers Heavy Duty Snow Plow
For Sale: Meyers 7 1/2 Foot heavy duty snowplow with left/right power angle. Mounting bracket and many spare parts including extra hydraulic lift pump assembly. Operation switch panel, wiring harness and power cables included. This is a commercial grade, fits Chevy trucks 1988-1998. Can be modified to fit any truck. $1,000…Call 828-675-4033
Lillie Mae Yelton Wallace
Lillie Mae Yelton Wallace, age 85, of New Market, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ola Yelton; and five siblings. Lillie is
Patsy Stamey Jarrett
Patsy Stamey Jarrett, age 81, of Hamburg Road in Bakersville, the Ledger community, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville. Born on February 3, 1944 in Mitchell County, she
Wanting Someone to Haul Furniture
Wanted: Someone: at least 2 people with truck and or trailer to help move 2 beds, dining room, cabinet, couch and a few smaller pieces of furniture from Burnsville to Spruce Pine…call 828-317-7888
2001 Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat Truck
For Sale: 2001 Ford F150 Super Crew Lariat truck. Six years ago in 2019 I decided to keep and upgrade my beautiful 2001 F150 instead of spending 40,000 on a new one. I have a large folder with service and repair records and upgrades. Everything works. Unfortunately, the remanufactured engine that was installed blew up one month after the five-year warranty expired with only 74,000 miles on it. I have to sell it. Please call me for details. I have pictures, asking $2500…call 561-596-2134 (pic)
Yancey School Board 11/17 Meeting Notes
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Education was held in the Gymnasium of Burnsville Elementary School on Monday, November 17, 2025. Ceiling in Outside Stairwell at MHHS Mr. Steve Robinson reported that the
