Yancey County Coronavirus Information and Updates


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

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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

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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.

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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)

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Burnsville System Pressure Advisory Rescinded

Town of Burnsville ID NO. 01-00-010 System Pressure Advisory Rescinded 11-14-2025 10:30AM Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Burnsville on 11-12-2025, water users are hereby notified that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

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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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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

Read More »

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.

Read More »
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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)

Read More »
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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

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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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