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
Early Voting Underway
In-person early voting is now underway for the 2026 primary elections, helping decide who will advance to November’s general election. Early voting runs through Saturday, February 28th. While the voter registration deadline has passed, eligible residents can
Betty Joyce Buchanan
Betty Joyce Buchanan, age 92, of Marble Mine Road in the Bandana Community of Bakersville, NC, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Betty
Glenn Robert Braswell
Glenn Robert Braswell, 91, of Henredon Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Born on December 19, 1934, in Mitchell County, he was
Penland Open House February 21st
The Penland School of Craft Community Open House will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. This is an afternoon of fun and education for all ages with hands-on activities in most of
Mars Hill University Students Participate in 2026 Ethics Bowl
Mars Hill University students joined their counterparts from 17 other private colleges across North Carolina for the 15th Ethics Bowl, exploring the topic of ethics in leadership. Hosted by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), the
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Early Voting Underway
In-person early voting is now underway for the 2026 primary elections, helping decide who will advance to November’s general election. Early voting runs through Saturday, February 28th. While the voter registration deadline has passed, eligible residents can
Betty Joyce Buchanan
Betty Joyce Buchanan, age 92, of Marble Mine Road in the Bandana Community of Bakersville, NC, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Betty
Glenn Robert Braswell
Glenn Robert Braswell, 91, of Henredon Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Born on December 19, 1934, in Mitchell County, he was
Penland Open House February 21st
The Penland School of Craft Community Open House will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. This is an afternoon of fun and education for all ages with hands-on activities in most of
Mars Hill University Students Participate in 2026 Ethics Bowl
Mars Hill University students joined their counterparts from 17 other private colleges across North Carolina for the 15th Ethics Bowl, exploring the topic of ethics in leadership. Hosted by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), the
2001 Polaris Trail Boss 325 ATV
For Sale: 2001 Polaris Trail Boss 325 ATV. Runs and rides, two wheel drive, automatic…text anytime 828-284-3547