Betty Joyce Buchanan
Betty Joyce Buchanan, age 92, of Marble Mine Road in the Bandana Community of Bakersville, NC, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Betty
Glenn Robert Braswell
Glenn Robert Braswell, 91, of Henredon Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Born on December 19, 1934, in Mitchell County, he was
Penland Open House February 21st
The Penland School of Craft Community Open House will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. This is an afternoon of fun and education for all ages with hands-on activities in most of
Mars Hill University Students Participate in 2026 Ethics Bowl
Mars Hill University students joined their counterparts from 17 other private colleges across North Carolina for the 15th Ethics Bowl, exploring the topic of ethics in leadership. Hosted by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), the
2001 Polaris Trail Boss 325 ATV
For Sale: 2001 Polaris Trail Boss 325 ATV. Runs and rides, two wheel drive, automatic…text anytime 828-284-3547
Firewood
For Sale: Mixed hard wood and locust for sale Face core. Text for details Chad @ 828-536-8574
Robert Thomas Trice
Robert Thomas Trice, age 67, of the Frank Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at his home. A native of Avery County, he was a son of the late Robert
Love Seat
For Sale: Brown cloth love seat in good condition, $20. Has to be picked up…call 675-9522.
Roosters
For Sale: 3 Black Silkie Roosters and Other Rooster- all are roughly a year old. 3 Black silkie roosters and one white rooster with red on back and tail, believe it’s an Easter egger but not 100% positive. $5 each, located in Barnardsville. Text or call 828-776-0549.
Mitchell Democratic Party Precinct Organizaition Meetings
The Mitchell County Democratic Party will host its precinct organizational meetings on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Mitchell County Board of Education Conference Room (72 Ledger School Road) in Bakersville, NC. Each voting precinct will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. All are welcome to attend.
Changes to Several Voting Precinct Locations in Yancey
The Yancey County Board of Elections has announced multiple changes to polling locations across the county, affecting several voting precincts ahead of upcoming elections. Voters in the Prices Creek Precinct will no longer cast ballots at Cane