SBI Investigating Incident in Mitchell County
PRESS RELEASE: The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
Congressmen Chuck Edwards Announces Mobile Office Hours Locally
Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced new mobile office hours. Avery
North Carolina SBI Releases Statement on Shooting Incident
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is providing
FEMA Approves $18.5 Million for North Carolina Helene Recovery
PRESS RELEASE: FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in
Four Yancey Schools Recognized for Attendance
According to a recent report from NCDPI, four institutions within
Yancey Traffic Stop Leads To Major Drug Charges
Two Bakersville residents are facing a combined 36 criminal charges
Crash In Foscoe Claims Life Of Mitchell County Man
A Mitchell County man was killed in a head-on crash
Congressman Chuck Edwards Update
PRESS RELEASE: Small businesses are the backbone of Western North
Notice From Mitchell County Schools
PRESS RELEASE: We want to make you aware of a
Woman Convicted In Yancey Cocaine Trafficking Case
A Yancey County jury has convicted a woman from New
Watauga Man Wins $200,000 in Lottery
Jeremy Mercer of Boone tried his luck on a digital
Burn Ban Lifted Across Western North Carolina
The North Carolina Forest Service has lifted the statewide burn
Notice About Mitchell County Cyber Incident
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— May 1, 2026 – This
Additional FEMA Funds To Yancey County
Nearly 260 million dollars in FEMA Public Assistance funding is
New Mountain Bike Trail System Opens In Morganton
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC), in collaboration with Morganton
Yancey County Completes First Home Replacement Project
PRESS RELEASE: A big milestone for one Yancey County family!
Chuck Edwards’ Update on Drought Disaster Declaration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially declared the
Yancey Fund Awards Grants To Local Nonprofits
The Yancey Fund awarded seventeen grants totaling $121,310 to nonprofits
Madison County Man Charged With Murder
A Tennessee man is facing a murder charge following a
Bomb Threat Hoax at East Yancey Middle School
A bomb threat at East Yancey Middle School Wednesday morning
Mitchell / Avery Fire (update)
Firefighters are fighting a fast moving wildfire along 19E near
Bomb Scare at East Yancey Middle School
The Yancey County School System sent the following message at
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards Update
Tax Relief for Western North Carolina Families This legislation eliminates taxes
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Emergency Services Recognized Nationally
PRESS RELEASE: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital recently announced that its
WNC Sheriffs Serve Veterans on Blue Ridge Honor Flight
Four Western North Carolina sheriffs recently served as guardians on
Dangerous Drug Warning Issued In McDowell County
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about
Suzanne Gavenus to Appear on November Ballot
PRESS RELEASE: Suzanne Gavenus, a Burnsville resident, counselor, and educator,
Former McDowell Coach Sentenced to 28–40 Years in Child Sex Case
A former McDowell County High School volleyball coach and counselor
Mitchell County Grants Totaling $56,890
PRESS RELEASE: The Fund for Mitchell County has awarded thirteen
Commercial District Grants Available For Helene Recovery
$40 million in federal funding is now available to help
Rabies Vaccine Drops Planned In Western NC
State and federal officials are preparing to distribute oral rabies
Marion Man Charged With Second Degree Rape
A Marion man is facing a felony charge following a
FEMA Home Buyout
PRESS RELEASE: FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate
Yancey County Sheriff Warns Of Scam Attempts
The Yancey County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to warn residents
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