Yancey County Local Government

06/03/2026

Notice of Cancellation – Budget Work Session

The meeting previously scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget work sessions, has been canceled.

County staff and the Board of Commissioners have made substantial progress in reviewing and discussing the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget during prior budget meetings. As a result, no additional budget work session is necessary on June 5.

The public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget will be held during the regular meeting of the Yancey County Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

05/27/2026

☀️💦 SPLASH ALERT, Yancey County! 💦☀️

🎉 The Burnsville Pool is officially OPEN! 🎉

📍 Brought to you by Yancey County Parks & Recreation — where summer fun begins!

05/27/2026

📢 Yancey County Meeting Notice:

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Budget Meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Yancey County Courthouse - Commissioner's Board Room.

The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Yancey County Courthouse.

During the June 8 meeting, the Board will also hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Yancey County Budget. Citizens may attend and provide public comment.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the Yancey County Manager’s Office.

📍 Yancey County Courthouse
110 Town Square
Burnsville, NC

05/26/2026

☀️ Summer Hours Begin Now Through Labor Day Weekend! ☀️

We’re excited to announce our new summer hours at the library:

📚 Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📚 Thursday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
📚 Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

These hours will remain in effect from now through Labor Day Weekend. We look forward to seeing you this summer for books, programs, movies, crafts, and more! 🌻🐝

05/21/2026

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) observes Memorial Day as a solemn time to honor military members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Burnsville Chapter 57 DAV will host a memorial event on Monday, May 25th at 11:00 AM to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Please join us at the Yancey County Courthouse.

05/19/2026

Yancey County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

All convenience center sites, including the landfill, will operate on regular schedule.

You can also view the county calendar and holiday schedule through the official county website: https://yanceycountync.gov/calendar

05/15/2026

Did you know?

The Yancey County Resource Center — home of our wonderful Farmer’s Market OPEN every Saturday from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM — is also available to rent for your special events and gatherings!

This beautiful outdoor space is perfect for:
• Birthday parties
• Graduation celebrations
• Anniversaries
• Family reunions
• Community gatherings & more!

If you are looking for a unique local venue for your next event, consider making the Resource Center your next spot.
To reserve a date and time, please contact the Yancey County Manager’s Office at (828) 682-3971. 📞

Location: 322 West Main St. Burnsville, NC 28714

05/14/2026

As the school year wraps up, don’t let the learning stop there — summer reading is one of the best ways to keep young minds active, creative, and growing! 📚☀️

Be sure to check out the summer reading programs and activities happening at Yancey County Public Library this summer. There’s something for readers of all ages!

YCPL-Yancey County Public Library

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten- What is it?

Research shows children who are read to regularly before kindergarten hear up to 1.4 million more words than children who are rarely read to. Early reading supports language development, school readiness, and stronger parent-child bonding.

📚 Caregiver Presentation Today at 10:00 AM

Learn simple ways to build early literacy and about how the program works here Yancey County public Library

Can’t make the presentation?
Packets will be available in the Kids Section all week!

05/07/2026

Project Update: Standing at 18 Town Square, this historic building has been part of the Yancey County community for generations. Originally built to serve as the Citizens Bank Building, then later housing the Northwestern Bank before transitioning into public use as the Yancey County Public Library. In more recent years, it also served briefly as a technology center, continuing its long history of adapting to meet the needs of the community.

Today, Yancey County is proud to begin a new chapter for this landmark building through a full renovation of both the upper and lower floors. Thanks to grant funding, this project is focused on preserving the building’s historic character and architectural integrity while ensuring it can continue serving the community for generations to come.

The renovated lower level is expected to become the future home of Toe River Arts, creating an exciting new space for arts, culture, and community engagement right on the Town Square. Upstairs, the building will provide much-needed office space while still honoring the history and craftsmanship that make this structure such an important part of downtown Burnsville.

We are very excited about the progress of this project, and grateful for the opportunity to preserve a piece of Yancey County history while creating a space that will continue to serve our community in new ways. We can’t wait for everyone to see the finished result!

05/04/2026

Burn ban lifted for Yancey County!