(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Ashley Leanne Autrey, 35. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Autrey for probation violations. She was issued to serve three days of secure confinement....Read More
The Federal Use it or Lose it Leases (FULL) Act that I introduced recently passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE It) Act. With federal office...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Over the past few days, I can imagine that you’ve read about, listened to, or watched reporting on the surge in crime that has blanketed the entire country. As of...Read More
Jonathan Maurice Penland 51 Years Old, Of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-03-2024. Penland was charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance on Jail Premises, Misdemeanor Assault Individual with a Disability, Misdemeanor...Read More
North Carolina drivers raised $574,461 to enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway by purchasing or renewing the national park specialty license plate in 2023. It is the largest amount raised for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s work through...Read More
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Madison and Yancey counties will receive a small part of $19 million that is earmarked for Western North Carolina out of the 2024 government appropriations bill that passed March 9th. Madison County will receive $1.5 million for...Read More
The Yancey County Farmers’ Market is planning to open in the new Swiss Avenue location in April. The Burnsville Town Council re-addressed the location issue at their March meeting. Previously at the February meeting, Farmers’ Market representatives...Read More
The Yancey County Department of Social Services will hold the monthly meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6 pm in the offices of the Yancey County DSS....Read More
Jaren Alan Wilson, age 28, passed away after being ejected from a vehicle where the driver lost control on Interstate 26 the evening of March 11th. According to Sgt. PJ Morgan with N.C. Highway Patrol, around 4:33...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Megan Brittany Miller, 36 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy B. Hollifield arrested Miller for felony possession of Methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of...Read More
In a landmark move shifted to amplify economic growth and foster community development, the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission have announced their decision to join forces. The strategic merger brings...Read More
Mitchell County Animal Rescue needs your help. They have recently rescued 26 cats from a single home with many in dire need of medical attention. When found, multiple cats were in very bad condition and several in...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Do you believe that the Biden administration has kept you and countless other Americans in the dark about what’s really transpiring at the nation’s southern border? I certainly believe that...Read More
It can be confusing to know where to turn when you, a friend, or a loved one is struggling with mental health concerns or dealing with the impact of substance use. But you are not alone. Partners...Read More
Mitchell County voters were choosing County Commissioners in the election yesterday. There were 7 names on the ballots, with the top 3 being elected. Dale Blevins was the top voter getter with 1,955 votes. Lee Ellis was...Read More
March 3-9 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Residents are urged to participate in the annual statewide tornado drill March 6 to practice their emergency plan in case severe weather strikes. Severe thunderstorms can develop...Read More
This administration’s policies continue to hurt Americans and destroy our communities, while illegal immigrants benefit from those policies that incentivize and reward lawlessness. America is grieving for the family and friends of Laken Hope Riley, a nursing...Read More
The Mitchell High School FFA Chapter has been awarded a $15,000.00 program improvement grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. These funds will be used to replace old and broken greenhouse table. During its 2023...Read More
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported that James Bassham was recently arrested following the discovery of multiple deceased animals at a residence in the Wolf Laurel community. The investigation was initiated after the sheriff’s department received a...Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Anthony Allen Whorten, 37 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Whorten for failure to appear in court on misdemeanor charges....Read More
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has reported a McDowell County high school staff member was taken into custody and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor who is also a student. Bond was set at $600,000 for...Read More
The Mitchell County Development Foundation has announced the closing of their downtown store, The Market on Oak, located at 262 Oak Avenue. The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce has been located inside the Mitchell County Development Foundation’s...Read More
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PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX Hunter Biden has nowhere to run – accountability is here. On Wednesday, I attended his scheduled deposition before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability as well as the House...Read More
Mitchell County Schools has named principals for the 2024-25 school year in preparation for the opening of Mitchell Elementary School and Mitchell Middle School. Mitchell Elementary School (Grades 3-5)- Mrs. Kristie Autrey will serve as Principal of...Read More
Sheriff Shane Hilliard of the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office has issued a crucial alert to all Yancey County residents and individuals nationwide regarding a concerning surge in Medicare/Medicaid scam calls. Numerous reports have been received, with calls...Read More
Tomorrow and Saturday are the final days of early voting for the March 5th primary election. You can go by tomorrow until 7:30 pm and until 3 pm on Saturday. This primary election includes everything from President...Read More
In a significant victory against drug trafficking in Yancey County, the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful operation, resulting in the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal sale of drugs. On February 23rd, law enforcement...Read More
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a small earthquake near Cullowhee just before noon yesterday. The quake was measured at 1.7 magnitude and centered about 10 miles east of Cullowhee in the Rich Mountain area of Jackson County....Read More
Yancey and Mitchell County residents took their turn voicing complaints about health care provider HCA at a meeting last night. The meeting was held by Gibbins Advisors, the group tasked with monitoring HCA’s compliance with its contractual...Read More
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Tuesday evening, February 27th is the first of the public meetings hosted by the Independent Monitor for Mission Health System in our area. This meeting, related to Mission Hospital-McDowell is at 5:30 at the Marion Community Building....Read More
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Rachel Ann Hoilman, 47 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy A. Renfro arrested Hoilman for failure to appear in court on previous charges. She...Read More
Details about the Wednesday, February 21st accident involving a tractor-trailer tanker have been released by Mitchell County Emergency Management. The accident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on NC Highway 226 in the Buladean community and resulted in the...Read More
Mitchell County Schools announced on Friday, February 23rd that the new school, Mitchell Elementary/Mitchell Middle will be opening in August of this year. According to the news release from Mitchell County School Superintendent Chad Calhoun, contractor Vannoy,...Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX To the surprise of no one, “Bidenomics” continues to sputter and fail – the numbers continue to confirm this, and they certainly do not lie. Just last month, the Consumer...Read More
(Press Release from Yancey County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Jimmy Lee Robinson 70 years old of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 02-09-2024 Robinson was charged with Felony Breaking and Entering, Felony Larceny...Read More
The regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Education was held in the gymnasium of Burnsville Elementary School on Monday, February 19, 2024. Orr Building Update Superintendent Kathy Amos reported that she had met with...Read More
At the Yancey County Commissioners meeting Chairman Jeff Whitson reminded the public about facts of the revaluation process. He stated that by law the county must do a revaluation at least every 8 years. A non biased...Read More
When Alvin Turner of Nebo saw he hit the jackpot in Monday’s Cash 5 drawing, he had to show his wife the $624,134 prize right away.Turner said, “I woke her up. I thought I was reading it wrong.”...Read More
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