Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight!
Updated resources from PATH 10/24/24
Trick or Treat on Main Street!
Four comfort stations are currently open in Yancey County, providing essential services such as laundry, showers, and restrooms. When visiting these stations, please bring necessary supplies like towels, toiletries, and laundry detergent to ensure you have everything you need.
Locations:
East Yancey Middle School
285 Georges Fork Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Fred's
677 W E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, NC 28714
Pensacola Free Will Baptist Church
10115 NC-197, Burnsville, NC 28714
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
20 Summit Street, Burnsville, NC 28714
MHHS Sports Updates!
Thurs, 10/17 - 3:30pm Cross Country Conference Meet @ Madison High
Sat, 10/19 - 10:30am Men's Soccer vs Avery (at Madison High)
Sat, 10/19 - 1:00pm Varsity Football vs Avery (at Madison High)
10/8/24 Point of Distribution Sites:
Altec
Reconciliation House
Roses Parking Lot
West Burnsville Baptist Church (Pick up only)
Shoal Creek Baptist Church
Cane River Middle School
South Toe Elementary School
South Estatoe Baptist Church
Browns Creek Baptist Church
Bee Log Baptist Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mine Fork FWB
Blue Rock Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Local Fire Departments:
Newdale Fire Department
West Yancey Fire Department
Double Island Fire Department
Animal Feed:
Davis Farms
Barn Charm
Yancey County Humane Society has dog and cat food available
UPDATES 10/05/2024
Thank you all for your amazing display of love for our community over the past week. Yancey County is a wonderful place with the very best people! We also thank you for understanding that this is a rapidly evolving situation and information can change very quickly. Below is the most recent list of places to drop off donations and pick up supplies.
Points of Distribution:
Shoal Creek Baptist Church
Cane River Middle School
South Toe Elementary School
South Estatoe Baptist Church
Browns Creek Baptist Church
Bee Log Baptist Church
Also enjoy these pics of our amazing students help unload supplies. #yanceystrong
Sites to drop off or pick up supplies between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Burnsville Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary
South Toe Elementary
Cane River Middle
Outside of the above times, you can drop off or pick up supplies at:
West Burnsville Baptist Church
South Estatoe Baptist Church
Browns Creek Baptist Church
Bee Log Baptist Church
**No sites are accepting or housing any products that contain codeine**
All clothing donations or needs should go to the old Burnsville gym.
We have amazing students and staff members who are helping serve at our shelters. This is what community is all about 💗
Because there are still so many families in need and our infrastructure is still being worked on: power, water, sewer, internet, roadways, buildings and rescue efforts. YCS will remain closed all next week for students, faculty & staff.
Any employee who is able to come work at our schools should contact your principal or report to Blue Ridge Elementary for possible assignments.
Anybody who needs supplies can pick them up at West Burnsville Baptist Church, Altec, local fire departments and Burnsville, Blue Ridge or Cane River Schools.
Go to your local fire department for supplies & assistance. Any staff or families that are venturing out can stop by any school except Micaville Elementary & MHHS to leave a message so we know you are safe.
Schools are closed all week. We will give an update by 4pm on Thursday. Staff who are able to safely travel may try to contact your principal or report to Blue Ridge Elementary or Cane River Middle School to help work.
An emergency shelter will be open in the cafeteria of South Toe Elementary school for tonight for anyone that may need assistance.
As we prepare for the upcoming storms, please use caution and take measures to stay safe.
School Closed Thursday, Sept 26th & Friday, Sept 27th
The 5th grade classes had loads of fun over the past 2 days at Patience Park Campground. Students learned about animals and plant life whose habitat is the Toe River. A big Thank You to Mrs. Tressa Hartsell, her students and the volunteers for making this awesome educational opportunity available for our students.
Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard has shared the following update.
"After further investigation, we've confirmed that this post originated over three weeks ago in another state and was shared locally purely for information.
At this time, there is still no credible threat to our schools. We appreciate the community's vigilance and encourage everyone to continue reporting concerns directly to law enforcement rather than sharing unverified information.
Your safety remains our top priority and we will keep you informed with any new updates."
YCS appreciates Sheriff Shane Hilliard and his team for their quick response.
Good morning YCS parents,
We received notification that a social media threat has been made at Mountain Heritage High School. We take all threats seriously and we're investigating the incident.
At this time, Sheriff Shane Hilliard believes the threat was a notification that was sent to high schools around the region and this threat to MHHS is not credible.
We will keep you posted today on the investigation.
Thank you.
Blue Ridge Elementary Groundbreaking for the new addition was a great success! Thank you to NC Senator Ralph Hise, County Manager Lynn Austin, Commissioner Mark Ledford, Harper General Contractors, MPS Architects, Branch Civil and our wonderful BRES faculty, staff and YCS Board of Ed members for a great ceremony.
Special thanks to BRES 5th graders for doing a great job reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and participating in the groundbreaking.
