Get your fishing equipment ready, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 6. The season will run through February 28, 2025. The Wildlife Commission has posted the full Hatchery Supported Trout Waters stocking schedule on its website (Mitchell & Yancey below) to give trout anglers opportunities to ...(more)
his week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs newly elected in November 2022 for the fourth and final week of the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill. Sheriffs from across the state, including Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard, attended. The Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute is held at the Rizzo Center of the University of North Carolina at Chapel ...(more)
Sharon Meegan Hughes 75 years old, of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-20-2024. Hughes was charged with Felony Obtain Property False Pretense. Hughes was issued a $10,000.00 bond. Charles Jason Huskins 47 years old, of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 03-26-2024. Huskins was charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Felony Probation Violation. Huskins was issued a $10,000.00 ...(more)
The Carolina Cruiser, will be at the Burnsville Town Square on Wednesday, April 3 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. US Congressman Chuck Edwards’ staff will be parked outside with the Carolina Cruiser ready to meet with constituents and assist with casework. Stop by to share your thoughts on issues that matter to you or ask for assistance with federal agencies. ...(more)
A bridge dedication ceremony will be held Thursday, March 28th to honor the memory of North Carolina Highway Patrolman Lawrence Canipe Jr. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Covey Rock Freewill Baptist Church. The ceremony will dedicate the bridge in his name and is open to the community to pay respects and remember his service. On Saturday, October 5, 1974 Patrolman Lawrence Canipe and Sergeant ...(more)
Berry Chapel Baptist Church located on the Altapass Highway in Spruce Pine will be presenting their Annual Living Lord’s Supper Friday and Saturday March 29th and 30th at 7:00 pm welcome everyone to join them. For more information call the church at 828-765-6590. ...(more)
Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be meeting on Tuesday April 9 at 6:00 in the Burnsville Town Center. Business meeting will begin at 6:30 followed by the program “A Deep Dive Into Batiks” by Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis in Georgia. She is also a Brand Ambassador for Benartex Fabric. Tammy designs batiks for Island Batik! Tammy will tell more about the Batik process. The lecture is a ...(more)
First Presbyterian Church will host a Community Spaghetti Dinner that’s free to all. Come and enjoy spaghetti, salad and drinks with both dine in or carry out available. For more information, contact the church office at 828-765-4036 ...(more)
Mitchell-Yancey Habitat is hosting its first annual cornhole tournament Saturday June 15th from 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm! This part of the day is for Sponsored Teams Tournament with a grand prize of $300 to the winning team. Sponsors need to register their team, not the individual players. It’s a great way to celebrate Father’s Day and support a nonprofit that helps working ...(more)
MHS’s FCCLA members sold cupcakes and stuffed candy eggs for their Spring Community Service “Fun” draiser to purchase outdoor toys/games for the children at Safe Place. These students worked hard to raise $284 and then used that money to buy outdoor play equipment to donate to SafePlace. FCCLA focuses on the family and the health and well being of the children and has ...(more)
Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. T. Hughes are proud to announce: At this year’s Future Business Leaders of America State Conference, 19 MHS students competed in Greensboro, NC. They were able to network with 2,600 other FBLA members, attend workshops, eat great food, attend a dance, AND grow in their knowledge and speaking abilities. Headed to Nationals in Orlando, Florida this summer ...(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)
Sibelco has announced its financial results for 2023. Market conditions in Europe were difficult with sales volumes down due to the slow-down in construction and certain targeted consumer good segments relevant for Sibelco’s activities. A notably strong performance from Sibelco’s USA high purity quartz (HPQ) business compensated for the lacklustre European performance and was a key driver ...(more)