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)
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(Yancey County Government)
(Center for Disease Control)
(CDC COVID Data Tracker )
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Grace Louella Buchanan
Grace Louella Buchanan, age 88, of the Newdale Community, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter to the late William and
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
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Grace Louella Buchanan
Grace Louella Buchanan, age 88, of the Newdale Community, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter to the late William and
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
