Vaccination Information
Yancey County Health Dept at 828-682-6118
Mountain Community Health Partnership at 828-675-4116
Vaccination sites: 675-6266
(Health Department Drive Through Testing – Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 9-6)
Helpful Links
(Yancey County Government)
(Center for Disease Control)
(CDC COVID Data Tracker )
Order Free at-home COVID-19 tests Kits

Fundraising Barbecue
A Fundraiser Barbecue will be held Friday, November 7th at Spruce Pine First Baptist Church, 125 Tappan Street, Spruce Pine from 4pm- 7pm, eat in or take out. Plate includes barbecue, chips, slaw, baked beans and drink
Dennis “Bear” Autrey
Dennis “Bear” Autrey, age 70, of Upper Browns Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Jay and Robbie
Mobile Home for Rent
For Rent: 2 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, furnished, new range, large covered front porch, covered back porch, heat and air conditioning, easy access and owner mows the lawn, no pets. $800 a month…call 828-284-0484
Diamond Ring
For Sale: Diamond ring size 6 ¾: beautiful cluster ring, very well taken care, can supply pics if needed. $700 or best offer, would make a great engagement ring…call 828-284-2137

Dogwood Health Announces $700K in Emergency Food Funding
Dogwood Health Trust has announced $700K in emergency funding to help local communities purchase and distribute food to children and families in Western North Carolina (WNC) due to the recent disruptions in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)


Ronald Everett Pullin
Ronald Everett Pullin, age 83, of N.C. 266 North in Bakersville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on November 14, 1941 in Harrisburg, PN, he was the son

Picking Up the Pieces: Homeless Liaisons Share Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Four western North Carolina school district leaders recently shared their experiences responding to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Conference in Dallas, Texas, on
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Fundraising Barbecue
A Fundraiser Barbecue will be held Friday, November 7th at Spruce Pine First Baptist Church, 125 Tappan Street, Spruce Pine from 4pm- 7pm, eat in or take out. Plate includes barbecue, chips, slaw, baked beans and drink
Dennis “Bear” Autrey
Dennis “Bear” Autrey, age 70, of Upper Browns Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Jay and Robbie
Mobile Home for Rent
For Rent: 2 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, furnished, new range, large covered front porch, covered back porch, heat and air conditioning, easy access and owner mows the lawn, no pets. $800 a month…call 828-284-0484
Diamond Ring
For Sale: Diamond ring size 6 ¾: beautiful cluster ring, very well taken care, can supply pics if needed. $700 or best offer, would make a great engagement ring…call 828-284-2137

Dogwood Health Announces $700K in Emergency Food Funding
Dogwood Health Trust has announced $700K in emergency funding to help local communities purchase and distribute food to children and families in Western North Carolina (WNC) due to the recent disruptions in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)


Ronald Everett Pullin
Ronald Everett Pullin, age 83, of N.C. 266 North in Bakersville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on November 14, 1941 in Harrisburg, PN, he was the son

Picking Up the Pieces: Homeless Liaisons Share Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Four western North Carolina school district leaders recently shared their experiences responding to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Conference in Dallas, Texas, on