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

Mitchell County Railroad Crossing Closure
Mitchell County Railroad Crossing Closure CSX and Southern Commercial Development, will begin a rail maintenance project on Jan 12, 2026, working south through McDowell County. The project will last about 7 weeks (through approx. Feb 23, 2026).


Work To Begin Soon To Restore Poplar Boat Launch
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is partnering with the National Forest Foundation to rebuild the Poplar Boat Launch, which provides access to the Nolichucky River. The launch, located on the Pisgah National Forest, was damaged by

Yancey County Schools Rebuild with the Help of VS America After Hurricane Helene
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented devastation to Yancey County, significantly impacting our schools and community. All schools were forced to close for seven weeks due to extensive damage, and one school was destroyed beyond repair.

2 Sump Pumps
For Sale: 1hp sump pump and 1/2hp sump pump $300 for both…call Steve 828 467-8791
TV Stand and Ladder Shelf
For Sale: Wal-mart TV stand: new in box, black. $75…ladder-style shelf $50…text only for pictures…call 828 -208-0569


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Mitchell County Railroad Crossing Closure
Mitchell County Railroad Crossing Closure CSX and Southern Commercial Development, will begin a rail maintenance project on Jan 12, 2026, working south through McDowell County. The project will last about 7 weeks (through approx. Feb 23, 2026).


Work To Begin Soon To Restore Poplar Boat Launch
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is partnering with the National Forest Foundation to rebuild the Poplar Boat Launch, which provides access to the Nolichucky River. The launch, located on the Pisgah National Forest, was damaged by

Yancey County Schools Rebuild with the Help of VS America After Hurricane Helene
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented devastation to Yancey County, significantly impacting our schools and community. All schools were forced to close for seven weeks due to extensive damage, and one school was destroyed beyond repair.

2 Sump Pumps
For Sale: 1hp sump pump and 1/2hp sump pump $300 for both…call Steve 828 467-8791
TV Stand and Ladder Shelf
For Sale: Wal-mart TV stand: new in box, black. $75…ladder-style shelf $50…text only for pictures…call 828 -208-0569

