When the ancestors of the Cherokee lived on the rich land bordering the Cane River in the eastern part of Yancey County, the riverbanks were lined with cane that these Native American inhabitants used for making baskets and other items necessary for daily living.
Author Archives: Yancey Common Times Journal
The Yancey Times Journal is a weekly newspaper in Burnsville with a circulation of 7,000 in Yancey and surrounding counties. The newspaper, in one form or another, has been serving the community since 1897. It an be found online at www.yanceytimesjournal.com (subscription required for most content).
