For a complete guide to the City's recycling and waste programs, check out the Republic's 2026/2027 Residential Service Guide.
For a complete guide to the City's recycling and waste programs, check out the Republic's 2026/2027 Residential Service Guide.
Carl Michael Eugene Roberts, also known as “Red” or “Big Red”, age 49, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2026 unexpectedly at his home.Born on June 16, 1976, Carl was the son of Clarence David Roberts and the late Judy Johnson Roberts. He worked at Glen Raven Mills, Napa Auto Parts in Spruce Pine, and was employed in the gun shop industry, which he loved. Carl also served as a correctional officer.Mike will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, especially hunting, his enjoyment of riding his Harley-Davidson, and his unwavering love and dedication to his family.Left to cherish his memory are his father, Clarence David Roberts of Newland; his sister, Michele Lee Allen (Roger Peterson) of Marshall; his stepmother, Judy Roberts; and many other relatives and friends. He was especially fond of his dog, Abigale, who was a faithful companion.Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Johnson Roberts, and his brother, Stephen Mark David Roberts.A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
The mission of the Yancey County Department of Social Services (DSS) is to respectfully assist families and individuals by helping them maintain, and / or enhance their quality of life, and to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable people in the community.Economic ServicesYancey DSS administers the following Economic Services Programs:Child Care SubsidyChild SupportFood and Nutrition Assistance (formerly "Food Stamps")Emergency AssistanceEnergy AssistanceMedicaid Assistance ProgramsMedicaid Transportation ServicesSpecial Assistance for AdultsServices ProgramsYancey DSS provides the following Services Programs:AdoptionsAdult ServicesChild Welfare ServicesSpecial Assistance In-Home ServicesServices for the Blind
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Intake Services In-Home Services Adoption Services Foster CarePermanency Planning CPS FamilyAssessments Intake services include taking and screening reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency to determine if they meet the criteria for assessment/investigation. 320 Pensacola RoadBurnsville, NC 28714 Ask to speak to the intake social worker about making a chile protective services report. Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm To ensure timely response times, please DO NOT make reports through email. Call Yancey County Sheriff's Department at(828) 682-2124 Ask to speak to the on-call social work supervisor about making a chile protective services report. In-Home Services are legally mandated and provided to families who have had a substantiation of abuse, neglect or dependency or a finding of in need of services due to safety issues. The goals of these services are to maintain the safety of children; to strengthen the family's capacity to protect and nurture its children; and to maintain children in their own families. Adoption services are designed to find permanent homes for foster children and to provide support to the families who adopt them. An adoption provides children with legal permanence in safe, loving home. Foster care is temporary substitute care for children who cannot remain safely in their home as determined by the Court. Child placement services shall be provided to any child in the custody or placement responsibility of a County Department of Social Services/ Health and Human Services Agency. Placement of a child in foster care requires assessment of the child and family's needs and careful planning. Child placement needs are evaluated, arranged, maintained and supervised in licensed or Court-sanctioned placement, with services to assist in reunification or another permanent plan for the child. The agency provides services in conjunction with the community and are community-based, culturally competent, child centered and family focused. After a report is screened in for allegations of abuse, neglect or dependency, it is assigned as a Family Assessment or a CPS Investigation. A social worker looks into the allegations but also assesses the environmental, medical, physical, mental health, educational and emotional needs that keep children safe. Other people with helpful information may be contacted for their input during this process. Family input, resources and safety planning are very important in keeping children safe. The purpose is to see if there is evidence of abuse, neglect, or dependency and identify needs in the home that affect child safety. Yancey County Government110 Town SquareBurnsville, NC 28714
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"Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Yancey County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Yancey County Government110 Town SquareBurnsville, NC 28714"
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