PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Now more than ever, the United States should return to President Trump’s peace through strength policies. The path that the Biden administration has chosen to march down has served only to plunge the entire world into utter chaos – all the while putting American lives at risk while emboldening our adversaries abroad. The threats we face ...(more)
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At the Mitchell County Board of Education meeting on April 19th, the Board took action to officially close Harris Middle School and Deyton Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024. The vacant schools will be offered to the Mitchell County Commissioners, as required by law. After the Mitchell County Commissioners accept or reject the offer, further discussion will be held about the ...(more)
The Yancey Fund awarded 18 grants totaling $120,485 to nonprofits serving Yancey County in its recent grant cycle. CFWNC’s Bailey-Hilliard Fund also provided funding for these grants. The Yancey Fund, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), has awarded grants totaling $1,643,108. “Through its grant program, The Yancey Fund supports local ...(more)
Attention all business owners! We’ve received reports of counterfeit money circulating in the area. Please be extra vigilant when accepting cash payments. Here are a few tips to help you spot counterfeit bills: 1. **Check the security features:** Look for watermarks, security threads, and color-shifting ink. 2. **Feel the texture:** Genuine currency has a distinct feel, so be wary of ...(more)
Dozens of peaceful protesters gathered outside the Avery County Board of Education office Monday, April 22nd calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints. Students and adults gathered outside the central offices of the county school board chanting and holding signs directed at the school board. Some of the signs read, “Honk for Education; ...(more)
Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Friday, May 3 for a moderate hike at Bailey Mountain, a popular Madison County hiking destination.The four-mile jaunt will include an elevation gain of 1,200 feet, so hikers should be in good physical condition.The group will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at the Rose’s Shopping Center parking lot on the corner overlooking Highway 19-E. We’ll take a Yancey ...(more)
The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild May 14 meeting will be at the Burnsville Town Center beginning at 6 pm with social time followed by business at 6:30. Visitors are welcome. Angie Lamoree, owner of Five Little Monkeys Quilt Shop in Weaverville will be presenting the program “Exploring the Bloc Loc Rulers.” She describes these as “The Best Quilting Innovation since the ruler”. Take ...(more)
As the temperature warms and the blossoms appear, the historic Orchard at Altapass – a non-profit heirloom apple orchard, heritage music venue, and cultural heritage center – prepares to open its doors on Saturday, May 4th, at 10 AM. There is an excitement in the air at each spring step; the earliest buds make their appearance, crews finish the Orchard’s annual pruning and climb onto ...(more)
Mitchell High School FFA had 5 freshmen members complete the FFA Regional Rally on April 25th at Blue Ridge Community College. FFA member, Jenniah McClain competed in the FFA Creed speaking competition, in which contestants recited the 5 paragraphs of the FFA Creed to the judges. For this competition, contestants are scored on voice control, memorization of the Creed, stage presence, and ...(more)
Animal Science 1 students enjoyed a trip to the WNC livestock center where they got to watch a live cattle sale! Students got to apply classroom concepts to a real world setting by seeing different breeds of cattle, a working chute system and hearing a live auctioneer! Students heard from a livestock center employee from the stockyard perspective and from Yancey county native, Willie Randolph ...(more)
Congratulations the Mountain Heritage FFA Junior Dairy Judging Team for placing 10th in the state and 3rd in the West Region! There were 96 competitors in the Junior division! Team members included Jake Styles, Hayden Wilson, Melany Carabello and Tanner McClure. Also thank you Kevin Wilson for coming with Mrs.Beysher on the trip and serving as a chaperone! Way to represent MHHS FFA! ...(more)
Walmart customers in Spruce Pine were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 2514 Halltown Road, Spruce Pine, Friday morning, April 19th, as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community celebration and a community-inspired mural unveiling by a local artist. The event was attended by ...(more)
(News Release) Trimac is pleased to announce the acquisition of Feldspar Trucking Co in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Founded in 1967 as Norris Trucking, Feldspar Trucking has been a reliable brand in the transportation industry, specializing in hauling feldspar, sand, clay and minerals crucial to the ceramics and glass industries. They have been serving clients with dedication and integrity for ...(more)
On March 15, 2024, Carolina Water Service of North Carolina (CWSNC) completed its acquisition of the Mountain Air Country Club water and wastewater treatment systems in Burnsville, North Carolina. CWSNC began serving the Yancey County community in May of 2021 when the North Carolina Utilities Commission asked the company to step in as emergency operator (EO) when it determined that the ...(more)
