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
FEMA Housing Program Update
FEMA has granted a six-month extension for portions of its housing and rental assistance program for people affected by Helene. With this extension, under the Direct Temporary Housing Program, eligible individuals can continue staying in FEMA-provided housing
Jimmy Dale Barnett
Jimmy Dale Barnett, age 88,passed away unexpectedly in a automobile accident on Monday, March 9th, 2026. He was a native of Yancey, NC and a son of the late Floyd Lee and Elvie Byrd Barnett. In addition
Cassie “Opal” Robinson
Cassie “Opal” Robinson, age 95, of Green Mountain, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of Noah and Ruby Riddle Robinson. She
Mitchell FBLA Wins at State Leadership Conference
Mitchell High School Future Business Leaders of America competed in the state leadership conference last week. 3,125 students across the state competed in business, leadership, and career-readiness skills through objective testing, presentation and role-play events, and chapter
Wanting to Hire a Caregiver
Help
Wanted: Caregiver needed for in home care for an older man in wheelchair. Needs help with meals, toileting, napping and appointments. M-F 8-4, every other Saturday 8-4…Contact Marcie at 828-284-3340
Round Hay Baler
For Sale: 484 Hesston round hay baler…call 828-284-6673
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FEMA Housing Program Update
FEMA has granted a six-month extension for portions of its housing and rental assistance program for people affected by Helene. With this extension, under the Direct Temporary Housing Program, eligible individuals can continue staying in FEMA-provided housing
Jimmy Dale Barnett
Jimmy Dale Barnett, age 88,passed away unexpectedly in a automobile accident on Monday, March 9th, 2026. He was a native of Yancey, NC and a son of the late Floyd Lee and Elvie Byrd Barnett. In addition
Cassie “Opal” Robinson
Cassie “Opal” Robinson, age 95, of Green Mountain, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of Noah and Ruby Riddle Robinson. She
Mitchell FBLA Wins at State Leadership Conference
Mitchell High School Future Business Leaders of America competed in the state leadership conference last week. 3,125 students across the state competed in business, leadership, and career-readiness skills through objective testing, presentation and role-play events, and chapter
Wanting to Hire a Caregiver
Help
Wanted: Caregiver needed for in home care for an older man in wheelchair. Needs help with meals, toileting, napping and appointments. M-F 8-4, every other Saturday 8-4…Contact Marcie at 828-284-3340
Round Hay Baler
For Sale: 484 Hesston round hay baler…call 828-284-6673