Upcoming D.A.V. Meetings in New Location
The local DAV Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 has meetings the 1st Saturday of every month to discuss anything new with the D.A.V. The February 7th, March 7th, and April 4th meetings will be held at Riverside Baptist Church. Meetings at the Masonic Lodge will resume the 2nd of May. New Congress/Senate actions that might be affecting us will be presented. Veterans can ask questions and talk of any current concerns they might have. The next meeting will be Saturday February 7th at 10:00 am at Riverside Baptist Church off of Highway 19 just after John Medina Physical Therapy Building. Following the meeting please stay and enjoy lunch with the group.
Ruby Pearl Fox Edwards
Ruby Pearl Fox Edwards, age 94, of the Pensacola Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at The Greens of Spruce Pine. She was a daughter to the late Elzie and Arlie Hensley Fox. In
New Black Boots & Abercrombie Girl’s Jacket
For Sale: New black boots, size 8 medium. $25… Abercrombie jacket for girls, New with tags, size 15/16. $55….call 828-675-4876 (Click on image or headline to see pictures of all the items)
Fishing and Hunting Gear
For Sale: Lots of fishing and hunting gear: lots of man-cave stuff…call 828-284-7408
Barbwire & Tires
For Sale: 13 ½ gauge barbwire: 440 yards. $75…tires in very good shape: size 265/60/18. $75…call 828-284-4257
Plott Hound Puppies
For Sale: Plot hound puppies. We have two male and four female. Have had their first vaccinations and are healthy and eating well. Asking $150…Call or text 828-284-4563
A White Maltipoo is Missing: Reward Offered
A white Malti-poo named Nugget wearing a turquoise collar is missing from Water Works Car Wash. It’s scared of loud voices and is micro-chipped. A $100 reward is offered for its return…call 828-467-1482
MCC Presidential Inauguration & Installation Ceremony
Mayland Community College officially marked a new chapter in its leadership today (1/16/26) with the Presidential Inauguration & Installation Ceremony of Dr. Aron Gabriel as the College’s next president. The ceremony included the formal transfer of the ceremonial
Tree Falls on Transmission Line
At 2:50 am this morning, a tree fell outside of the French Broad Electric transmission line right of way. One phase was damaged and on the ground when the power company crew arrived. Power was restored around
Mitchell EDC and Mitchell Chamber Respond to Sibelco Workforce Reduction
The Mitchell Economic Development Commission (EDC) and the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce are responding to the recent announcement by Sibelco Corp. regarding a significant workforce reduction at its Mitchell County operations. Sibelco has operated in the
