Yancey County
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Yancey County saw 22.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.9% of income in Yancey County, a 22.3% surge from 13.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Yancey County residents received $15,092 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 32nd in North Carolina
In 2022, residents of Yancey County received an average of $15,092 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd highest in North Carolina.
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Yancey County ranks 17th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 35.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.9% of income in Yancey County—ranking it 17th most dependent among North Carolina counties.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Notice of Special Meeting of Board of County Commissioners Scheduled for June 27, 2022
Please take notice that the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. §153A-40(b) and NC Gen. Stat. §143-318.12(b)(2),has called a SPECIAL MEETING.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Final Public Notice for the repair of Cane River Park and Ray Cort Park
Yancey County has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub- recipient.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Notice of Special Meeting of the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners Scheduled for April 18, 2022
Please take notice that the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. §153A-40(b) and NC Gen. Stat. §143-318.1 2(b)(2), has called a SPECIAL MEETING.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Board of Equalization and Review Meetings
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, the Yancey County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Tropical Storm Fred Recovery Assistance
If your home or property was damaged by Tropical Storm Fred and you have not received assistance from insurance or federal disaster recovery, the Office of State Budget Management (OSBM) now has additional disaster recovery programs that may be able to offer additional support.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: State Funds Now Available For Homes Damaged By Tropical Storm Fred
The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has opened a public website for homeowners to apply for grants or help with home repairs needed as a result of Tropical Storm Fred damage.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Parks & Recreation Tennis and Pickleball Classes
The Yancey County Parks and Recreation Department will offer classes in tennis and pickleball this Spring.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: 2022 Resolution for Meeting and Holiday Schedule
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners has released a resolution setting regular meeting dates as well as establishing its regular meetings to occur on the second (2nd) Monday.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: 2021-2023 NC State Budget Press Release
On Thursday, November 19, Governor Roy Cooper signed the state budget into law providing much needed funding for investments in Yancey County.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Final Public Notice of Debris Removal
Yancey County has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub- recipient.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Construction Underway on the Yancey County Community Resource Center
The Yancey County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the Construction has begun on the Yancey County Community Resource Center.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Basketball Registration 2021
Registration for Yancey County Parks and Recreation Pre-K to 8th Grade basketball.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: 2024 Tax Revaluation RFP
Yancey County is soliciting and will receive sealed bids for the Tax Department's 2024 Revaluation from qualified Reappraisal firms.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: 2024 Tax Revaluation RFP
Yancey County is soliciting and will receive sealed bids for the Tax Department's 2024 Revaluation from qualified Reappraisal firms.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Free Mudslides/Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline
From now through September 3, 2021, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for debris removal and home cleanup after the recent mudslides and flooding.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Declaration of State of Emergency
A Declaration of State of Emergency has been issused effecitve August 17, 2021.
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COUNTY OF YANCEY: Yancey County Parks and Recreation Youth Football and Cheer Registrations
Yancey County Parks and Recreation Youth Football and Cheer registrations are now open