Robert Carl “Bob” Thomas
Robert Carl “Bob” Thomas, age 90, of Burnsville, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, with his family near his side. A native of Watauga County, he was born on January
Captain Ernest “Professor” H. Cates, USMC Ret.
Captain Ernest “Professor” H. Cates, USMC Ret., 92, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at his home in Bakersville, NC. He was born on May 11, 1933 in Floral Park, NY. He was preceded in death
Mitchell County Declaration of a State of Emergency 1/30/26
Spruce Pine System Pressure Advisory
System Pressure Advisory! The water consumers of the Town of Spruce Pine, in Mitchell County, are experiencing periods of low pressure in the distribution system due to a water line repair. The area affected has been isolated
Marietta Clagg Young
Marietta Young passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2025, at Carmel Hills in Charlotte at the age of 92. She was born June 8, 1933, in Big Sandy, WV, to the late Elmer and Vicie Clagg.
Wanting to Buy Silver Dollars
Wanted: To buy silver dollars. Paying $75. Local in Celo…call 910-747-2979
Bowflex and Tires
For Sale: Bowflex. $125…tires size 265/65/18 in good shape. $75…call 828-284-4257
Bunk Beds
For Sale: Like New Gray Full/ Twin Bunk Beds- Purchased from Rooms To Go. $485…call 828-284-3663
Koi, Angelfish, and Guppies
For Sale: Koi, angelfish, and guppies…call 828-222-3958
Arrest Following Foot Pursuit and Recovery of Stolen Motorcycle
In the early morning hours of Monday, deputies with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine patrol when an traffic stop led to an arrest following a brief foot pursuit. At approximately 2 am, Deputy Grayson
Mitchell County Commissioners & DSS 2/2 Meetings Cancelled
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