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 )
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High Peaks Leads Roan Mountain Hike Novrmber 21
NC High Peaks will lead a hike on the Appalachian Trail along the eastern flank of Roan Mountain from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald on Friday, November 21. Hikers will be treated to spectacular panoramic views
November SNAP Benefits Update
Following the U.S. House and U.S. Senate resolution to end the federal government shutdown, the USDA directed states to pay November SNAP benefits. NC DHHS issued the balance of November benefits early Friday, November 14. With the
Roderick ‘Roc’ Hall
Roderick ‘Roc’ Hall, age 94, of Plumtree, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on October 24, 1931 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Rev. J.P Hall and the late Nelle Hughes Hall.
Heritage Wrestling
On Saturday, November 15, Mountain Heritage Wrestling Team’s senior Bodhi Glover won first place in the 2025 Swain High School Maroon Devil Invitational 126lb. championship match. (Photos courtesy of MHHS Wrestling Coach Joe Bomar)
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded 11-14-2025 10:30AM Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Burnsville on 11-12-2025, water users are hereby notified that it is no
Betty Sue Getz
Betty Sue Getz, age 82, of the Blue Rock Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Yancey County, she was
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High Peaks Leads Roan Mountain Hike Novrmber 21
NC High Peaks will lead a hike on the Appalachian Trail along the eastern flank of Roan Mountain from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald on Friday, November 21. Hikers will be treated to spectacular panoramic views
November SNAP Benefits Update
Following the U.S. House and U.S. Senate resolution to end the federal government shutdown, the USDA directed states to pay November SNAP benefits. NC DHHS issued the balance of November benefits early Friday, November 14. With the
Roderick ‘Roc’ Hall
Roderick ‘Roc’ Hall, age 94, of Plumtree, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on October 24, 1931 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Rev. J.P Hall and the late Nelle Hughes Hall.
Heritage Wrestling
On Saturday, November 15, Mountain Heritage Wrestling Team’s senior Bodhi Glover won first place in the 2025 Swain High School Maroon Devil Invitational 126lb. championship match. (Photos courtesy of MHHS Wrestling Coach Joe Bomar)
Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded
Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded 11-14-2025 10:30AM Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Burnsville on 11-12-2025, water users are hereby notified that it is no
Betty Sue Getz
Betty Sue Getz, age 82, of the Blue Rock Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Yancey County, she was
