Bernice Hughes
Bernice Hughes , age 89, of Sparks Road in Bakersville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Greens of Spruce Pine. The funeral service will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the
5-Foot Bush Hog
For Sale: 5 ft bush hog for tractor in very good condition…call 828-682-5995
Wanting a 1-2 Bedroom Rental
Wanted: Looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom rental for me and my small 8 yr old dog. No drugs or smoking, in the Mitchell, or McDowell area for under $1,000 per month…text 828 385 0836.
Wanting a Shit-Tzu Female
Wanted: Shihtzu female puppy or one under a year old. I lost my dogs and home in hurricane. We have new home and ready for a lil girl. If anyone has one for sale or knows anyone that has any please contact me text or call anytime 828 467 2955
2-Door Commercial Cooler
For Sale: True 2-door commercial cooler model 49. In good working order. 54″ wide 30″ deep and 79″ height…call 828-675-9107
Marion Man Receives Charges for Weapon of Mass Destruction
A Marion man faces multiple charges after deputies discovered an explosive device aimed toward a roadway during a routine property check. Detective Kyle Gibson with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 52-year-old Joseph D. Cooper of Marion
Nigerian Dwarf Buck Goat
For Sale: Nigerian dwarf buck a year old. He goes by the name Banjo. Asking $100…Text 828-208-1632 for pictures.
College Commitments (Cason Jones, Carter Bennet, Lacie Weatherman)
Mars Hill University To Celebrate Graduates on December 12
Mars Hill University will recognize its summer and fall graduates during its commencement ceremony on Friday, December 12, 2025. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Moore Auditorium and will be livestreamed on the university’s YouTube
Blue Ridge Partnership for Children in 2025
2025 is being remembered as a year of recovery across our region. After Hurricane Helene, the Blue Ridge Partnership for Children helped local childcare centers assess damage and begin rebuilding. Thanks to generous public and private support,
