We Are Mitchell

Precipitation is beginning to fall from the winter storm and WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer has the latest updated forecast for Mitchell County.

Bryan Brewer, Fire Coordinator for Mitchell County, joins us to discuss two important things to remember during this winter weather: guarding against carbon monoxide poisoning and dealing with frozen water pipes during extremely cold weather.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us with an update on the approaching winter storm and the final steps you should take to prepare for its arrival Saturday afternoon.

County fire Marshal and Interim Emergency Management Director Andrew Brewer and County Manager Allen Cook release a public statement concerning preparations for the winter storm for the weekend of January 24-25, 2026.

Jason Boyer of WLOS television in Asheville joins us to talk about the approaching winter storm, including how the forecast is developed, what is expected to happen in the area for the event, and steps you should take now to prepare.

Mitchell County Fire Marshal and Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Andrew Brewer joins us to talk about the potential winter storm for January 24 & 25. He goes over preparations the county is making for the storm and gives tips on what residents should do to be ready for “The Next 72.”

Merry in Mitchell returns for its second season this Christmas and Kelly Jones, Director of the Tourism Development Authority in Mitchell County joins us to talk about this celebration of the Christmas season and how local individuals, businesses, and organizations can get involved.

NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill joined forces to look at changes in water sources in our region that may be due to Helene's visit in 2024. Today, we talk with Jackie McDonald-Gibson from NC State about POWR, a study on drinking water in Mitchell County that was conducted earlier this year, and we go over general findings the research found in our region.

Mitchell County Cooperative Extension is joining forces with Yancey County Cooperative Extension, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, and the Mayland Community College Small Business Center to host an Agricultural Summit at the Mayland Community College Yancey Campus on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Extension Director Brandon Pitman joins us to talk about what will be covered and encourages anyone with agriculture interests in the area to attend. Admission is free and lunch is being served. Visit wearemitchell.org for more information.

Mitchell County Government held a town hall meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in the auditorium of the old Bowman Middle School in Bakersville. This is the audio from that meeting, including questions from attendees. We apologize in advance for some of the lower-quality audio present. There were problems with getting audio from audience members asking questions.