A murder warrant has been issued for Henry Paul Deyton in connection with the death of Emma Gibbs Deyton. The Yancey County ...

Old Crow Medicine Show, along with Bandana Rhythm, took the stage at the Hilloween’s 2025 Benefit Concert, playing fan favorites such as “Wagon Wheel” to the many in attendance recently. ...

Beginning in 2015, Mayland Community College’s early Halloween festival, Spooktacular, has welcomed children. The inspiration ...

The Mitchell Mountaineers closed out their regular season with an explosive 63-14 victory over the Avery Vikings on Friday night. It was a statement win on Senior Night, setting the tone ...

A Bakersville girl was found in Ohio after an Amber Alert was issued for her over the weekend. The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office said that the missing 15-year-old had been found in a ...

Kiesa Kay MNJ Contributor Downed telephone poles, uprooted trees, smashed refrigerators, broken beams – much debris from Hurricane Helene remains ...

The Mitchell High School Mountaineers claimed victory over the Madison High School Patriots Friday. The final score was 47-31 ...

BAKERSVILLE — After newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Harley Masters made history on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3, her instant reaction was that of surprise.

The Mitchell News-Journal welcomed new editor Mariel Williams to its staff last week. Williams is an experienced journalist with a diverse background. Growing up in Yancey County, William’s ...

Carol Woodard, age 75, died peacefully at home on October 23, 2020. She had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in March 2019. The fourth of Robert ...

Mitchell County Recreation Director Brock Duncan (center in purple) goes over the details of the proposed recreation complex in Bakersville as a crowd listens intently Tuesday, May 31 at the ...