
Livestake Giveaway March 3-5 for Landowners
Landowners in Yancey County, Avery County and Mitchell County will have an opportunity in early March to pick up free livestakes to help stabilize streambanks and reduce flooding. The livestock — cuttings taken from dormant woody plants

Mitchell Pharmacy Students in NC CPR World Record Training Event
On Wednesday February 25th, students from Mrs. Katy Grindstaff’s Pharmacy Tech course joined the North Carolina CPR World Record Training Event led by RACE-CARS Trial out of Duke University, to teach hands-only CPR to 307 students and




4 Train Sets, Track, and Builds
For Sale: 4 train sets with train tracks and builds to go with it. It’s never been used. $1,000 negotiable…call 828-678-1601
Antique Oil Lubesters & Erie 129 Gas Pump
For Sale: Antique oil lubesters and Erie 129 gas pump. may trade on a 6×10 enclosed trailer…call Billy at 828-265-1859, can leave message

Kenmore Chest Freezer
For Sale: Kenmore chest freezer: works excellent, 33in. high, 28.5in wide, 20 in from front to back, asking $80…call 828-467-5263

Set of Nitto Grabler G2 All Terrain Tires
For Sale: 265/70/17 Nitto Grabler G2 A.T. tires. Will still last someone a good long while. $200 firm… call or text 828-208-0372. If no answer leave a message.

2010 Ford Taurus
For Sale: 2010 Ford Taurus: 302 V-8 engine with Front Wheel Drive. Cloth Seats, Power Steering, Garage kept, still in excellent condition. Drives and rides great, 164,600 miles Priced at $4200. Call 828 768 6894, leave message and will return your call

Michell County History “Bee” Is Back!
The Mitchell County Historical Society, after a 5-year gap, the successful annual History Bee returns on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Mitchell County Middle School. Thanks to a generous donation from the Quartz Corp

Rev. James “JD” McClellan
Rev. James “JD” McClellan, 81, of Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at his son’s residence in Marion. He was born in Mitchell County on April 1, 1944 to the late Lee McClellan and Kate


Mitchell – Western Sizzlin Basketball Player of the Game
During Each Mountaineer Sports Broadcast on WTOE, the broadcast team will choose the winner of a FREE Food Bar Meal from Western Sizzlin in Spruce Pine Varsity Girls Roster Varsity Boys Roster WINNERS 12/9/25 – Thomas


David Anthony Lay
David Anthony Lay (70) of Burnsville, NC, went to be with Jesus on January 28th, 2026, after battling Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) for the past few years. David was born on September 16, 1955, in Berkeley, CA,