WNC – Updates 10-29-2024
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Good afternoon, WNC! Please see today’s updates for Watauga County, Mitchell County, Madison County, and Yancey County.
Watauga County Childcare Options:
Two childcare options are ready to serve Watauga County residents:
306 Oak Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-5 PM
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided
Please text 828-964-8924 or email 
kidcoveboone@gmail.com for more information
Merryland Academy
199 Jefferson Road, Unit C, Boone, NC 28607
Monday-Friday, 7 AM-5:30 PM
Openings are available in multiple classrooms for ages infant to age 8
Please call 828-355-9898 for more information
Mitchell County Roadside Debris Cleanup:
Work is now underway for clearing debris along state-maintained roads throughout Mitchell County. To help things run smoothly, the county is requesting that you sort debris into these five categories: 1) Electronics 2) Large Appliances 3) Hazardous Waste 4) Vegetative Debris 5) Construction Debris
Place all debris on the public right-of-way, up to 20-25 feet from the road’s white line. Please avoid blocking roads or drainage, and note that mixed debris or improper placement may cause delays or result in the debris not being picked up. Household garbage will not be collected.
Madison County ROAR WNC Location Closed Until 11/1/24:
The Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR) WNC-Marshall Mutual Aid Hub is closed from 10/28-10/31. It will reopen on 11/1 at the new address below:
798 Walnut Creek Road, Marshall, NC 28753
Hours will be announced after the relocation is complete. Please continue to follow the 
link in our comments for updates regarding these updates.
Yancey County Community Meeting Tonight:
There will be a community meeting tonight to discuss recovery efforts and share information about schools, FEMA, DOT, and power restoration updates. The meeting will take place at the following location and time:
Mountain Heritage High School
333 Mountain Heritage HS Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
Meeting Starts at 6 PM Tonight, 10/29
Want to volunteer remotely? We need you! We’re actively looking for folks to help with the Guide and with social media. Please visit the link in our comments to get started!
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