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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David Anthony Lay
David Anthony Lay (70) of Burnsville, NC, went to be with Jesus on January 28th, 2026, after battling Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) for the past few years. David was born on September 16, 1955, in Berkeley, CA,
James “Melvin” McNeill Sr
James “Melvin” McNeill Sr, age 89, passed away on Saturday, February 21st. Melvin was born November 22, 1936, in Lee County NC to the late Johnny and Rosie McNeill. Church, faith, prayer and the Bible were integral
Peter “Pete” Villano
Peter “Pete” Villano, 48, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on February 20th, 2026. Born on June 21, 1977, he was the son of the late Ray Villano, who passed away in November 2020. He is survived
Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV Meeting for March
The local DAV SGT. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 has meetings the 1st Saturday of every month to discuss anything new with the DAV. The Mar. 7th will be held at 9:30 am a 1⁄2 hour earlier
Rhonda Lynn Gunter
Rhonda Lynn Gunter died unexpectedly on February 12, 2026, while visiting dear friends near Pinehurst, North Carolina. She had a massive stroke in her sleep, and though she did not regain consciousness the following day, Rhonda was
Strength in the Storm: Schools Rising to Lead
Earlier this month, Yancey County Schools Superintendent Kathy Amos attended the AASA School Superintendents Association 2026 National Conference on Education in Nashville where she led an impactful session titled Educators as Crisis Leaders: How Public Education Anchors
James Harold Julian Oakley
James Harold Julian Oakley, age 73, of Green Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Bradenton, FL, he was a son of Judy Oakley of Palmetto, FL and
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David Anthony Lay
David Anthony Lay (70) of Burnsville, NC, went to be with Jesus on January 28th, 2026, after battling Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) for the past few years. David was born on September 16, 1955, in Berkeley, CA,
James “Melvin” McNeill Sr
James “Melvin” McNeill Sr, age 89, passed away on Saturday, February 21st. Melvin was born November 22, 1936, in Lee County NC to the late Johnny and Rosie McNeill. Church, faith, prayer and the Bible were integral
Peter “Pete” Villano
Peter “Pete” Villano, 48, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on February 20th, 2026. Born on June 21, 1977, he was the son of the late Ray Villano, who passed away in November 2020. He is survived
Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV Meeting for March
The local DAV SGT. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 has meetings the 1st Saturday of every month to discuss anything new with the DAV. The Mar. 7th will be held at 9:30 am a 1⁄2 hour earlier
Rhonda Lynn Gunter
Rhonda Lynn Gunter died unexpectedly on February 12, 2026, while visiting dear friends near Pinehurst, North Carolina. She had a massive stroke in her sleep, and though she did not regain consciousness the following day, Rhonda was
Strength in the Storm: Schools Rising to Lead
Earlier this month, Yancey County Schools Superintendent Kathy Amos attended the AASA School Superintendents Association 2026 National Conference on Education in Nashville where she led an impactful session titled Educators as Crisis Leaders: How Public Education Anchors
James Harold Julian Oakley
James Harold Julian Oakley, age 73, of Green Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Bradenton, FL, he was a son of Judy Oakley of Palmetto, FL and