Mitchell County, NC Government

06/04/2026

WORK FOR MITCHELL COUNTY!

Applications are now being accepted for the positions of Human Resources Director (open until June 12, 2026) and Social Work III - Adult Protective Services (open until filled).

For more information on either position, visit the Human Resources page on the Mitchell County Government website:

https://mitchellcountync.gov/departments/human-resources

06/04/2026

Stephanie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to discuss an upcoming presentation by the American Red Cross and North Carolina Forest Service on wildfire safety. The presentation is Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville.

05/29/2026

2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET MESSAGE

The proposed 2026-2027 Mitchell County Budget has been released for public consideration. A copy of the Budget Message from County Manager Allen Cook can be viewed at the link below.

The full budget will be on display at the Mitchell County Administration office, and a public hearing is scheduled during the regular Commission Meeting on June 1, 2026, at 6:30 pm.

The Budget Message outlining revenues and expenditures for the 2026-2027 Budget for Mitchell County, North Carolina.

05/27/2026

TELECOMMUNICATOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Mitchell County is seeking applicants for full- and part-time telecommunicator positions with 911 Communications. These are fast-paced positions providing vital communication services for emergency response organizations in the county. Learn more about the openings and how to apply at https://www.mitchellcountync.gov/departments/human-resources.

05/22/2026

Looks like we can expect significant rainfall for a while. Not enough to break the drought but much-needed moisture is going to fall.

05/22/2026

FINAL UPDATE ON THE BEANS CREEK FIRE

🔥 FINAL BEANS CREEK FIRE UPDATE 🔥

The Beans Creek Fire is now 100% contained. Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shootout Mountain have returned to normal status.

We encourage residents residents to remain mindful of wildfire safety:
Avoid outdoor burning during windy or dry conditions
Never leave burn piles unattended
Properly extinguish campfires and smoking materials
Report smoke or fire immediately to 911

We are incredibly thankful for the dedicated firefighters, emergency responders, NC Forest Service personnel, volunteers, and community members who worked together throughout this incident.

05/21/2026

As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Mitchell County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular operations at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

A below-normal hurricane season is being forecast by the National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center.

05/21/2026

LATEST ON BEANS CREEK FIRE

🚨 BEANS CREEK BRUSH FIRE UPDATE 🚨

The Beans Creek Brush Fire is now at 90% containment.

Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shootout Mountain will remain under a “READY” status according to the Ready, Set, Go Wildfire Action Plan.

A READY status means residents should stay aware of fire conditions, review evacuation plans, and be prepared to act if conditions change.

Thank you to all emergency personnel and partnering agencies continuing monitoring efforts

05/19/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON PPDR - MAY 21, 2026

Please note that we announced that the first 100 requests for Private Property Debris Removal has been approved by FEMA. There WILL be additional approvals from FEMA from the requests that have been submitted. We apologize for the confusion from the post wording announced earlier. You can find it below:

PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATE

State officials have announced that work on Private Property Debris Removal is resuming by the end of May. FEMA has approved 100 of the 1,000 requests for PPDR in Mitchell County. so cleanup on those approved will begin after the Memorial Day weekend. You will start seeing Crowder Gulf cleanup machinery return to the county shortly. More FEMA approvals are coming and will be released soon.

If you have questions or concerns about PPDR, please call the North Carolina SMART Program at 828-348-1405 or by email at [email protected].