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Gospel Hymn Time Wednesday 4/1/26

Mt. Mitchell Baptist Church Program Wednesday 4/1/26

New Day Program Wednesday 4/1/26

Wanted Someone to Clean House

Wanted: Someone to clean house 3 hours a day…call 828-682-3411

Anita Tipton, age 70, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28th, 2026. Anita was a daughter of the late JC and Nell Higgins Edwards. Anita was very much a people person who loved life. She was a hard worker who was the Deli Manager at Ingles

2009 BMW Convertible

For Sale: 2009 BMW 335i hardtop convertible: 126,400 miles. Very clean and good running car. New tires new battery new spark plugs. Twin turbo v6, leather with lots of options for 2009. Asking $5000.…call 828 385 6500

30 Gallon Fish Tank

For Sale: 30 gallon fish tank with filter pump, heater everything you need to get started. $60…Call or text 828-467-6387

Large Pet Cage

For Sale: Large pet cage (good for rabbits, hamster’s etc.) $50 Excellent condition…call 828-467-6744

Chickens

For Sale: Easter chicks, Easter eggers, olive eggers and rangers $4 each..call or text for more info 828-284-8668

Wanting Free Metal

Wanted: Free metal: Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, radiators, vehicle battiers, mower batteries, copper, insulated copper, drink cans and extension cords…call or text 467-6871 but don’t leave voicemails.

American Drew Oak Dining Table and 6 Chairs

For Sale: A quality built American Drew oak dining table and 6 chairs in excellent condition and only used 2 times. $350. Downsizing is the reason for selling…call 828-766-6800

Wildfires Continue In Mitchell and McDowell Counties

Crews continue working to contain wildfires in Mitchell and McDowell counties as dry conditions keep fire danger high across North Carolina. The Poplar Fire in Mitchell County remains at 370 acres and 90 percent contained. Crews are monitoring containment lines and working to put out remaining hot spots. The fire

Homicide Under Investigation In Madison County

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the Laurel community. Sheriff Buddy Harwood says deputies responded around 1:20 a.m. to Franklin Mountain Road, where an active investigation is now underway. Officials say details remain limited as investigators work to determine what happened. Authorities are asking anyone with

High School Baseball – 3/31/26

First Meeting of 4-H Bee Club

Ten local 4-H members ages 5 to 18 attended the first meeting of the Yancey County 4-H Bee Club on March 19 at the Yancey County Extension office, where they learned about bee biology and how to distinguish honey bees from bumblebees, hornets, yellow jackets, and other wasps. “There is

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Manna Mobile Food Pantry Offers Food Assisstance

The Manna mobile food pantry will be at the Newdale Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 8 from 10-11:30am. This is a joint ministry of Grassy Creek, Newdale, and Micaville Presbyterian Churches.

Tracy Parkinson Named Next President of Mars Hill University

The Mars Hill University Board of Trustees announced Tracy Parkinson, Ph.D., as the university’s next president, following a national search led by Buffkin Baker Executive Search. He will succeed President Tony Floyd, who is retiring at the conclusion of this academic year. Parkinson came to Mars Hill in 2020 as

Free Tai Chi Gung Series at the Library

Tai Chi Gung with Nan

Rachel Austin Buckner

Rachel Austin Buckner, age 79, of the Swiss Community, went Home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 30th, 2026. She was a daughter to the late Dot and Lela Robinson Austin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by