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Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
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AUTOMOBILES CLIMATE
These high mountains have a mild climate with cool, moderate summers. Winters are usually fairly cold but not as severe as in the northern states. Cold spells with snow can be expected on occasion. Prevailing winds are from the northwest. The average January temperature is 36 degrees and the average July temperature is 69 degrees. The average length of freeze-free season ranges from about 165 days through the central part of the area to 120 days in the higher elevations. Temperature rarely goes above 90 degrees during the summer months. In the winter, 10 degrees to zero weather can be expected about once every year. Once every two or three years, temperatures in the range of -10 to -15 can be expected. Rainfall varies somewhat over the area. The average for the lower agricultural areas is in the range of 45 to 55 inches per year. Mt Mitchell receives an average of 70 inches of rain per year. Today's Weather.
DEMOGRAPHICS EMPLOYMENT
The current unemployment rate in Yancey County is 4.4% out of a work force of 6,070. Employed are 5,800. The major local employers are Avondale Mills (manufacturer of hosiery yarns), Glen Raven Mills (manufacturer of synthetic woven fabrics), Hickory Springs Mills (manufacturer of innerspring units), Outboard Marine Corporation (manufacturer of outboard motors).
For further information contact
The N.C. Employment Security Commission  Hwy 19 By-pass, Burnsville, NC. 28714
Telephone 682-6618
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Application Procedure - Applicant signs written application for membership and pays $5 memberhip fee together with any consumer deposit that may be required by the Cooperative. Tenant/renter, residential shall pay a minimum $45 ($195 for account with electric heat). In lieu of deposit, an approved letter of good credit from the previous supplier of electricity showing prompt payment over the past year may be accepted. New construction - Service charge for meters installed during working hours - $25; after working hours - $50. Any distance over 1000 feet requires a pay in advance to aid construction for the line extension beyond the first 1000 feet. Also required are right of way easements.
VOTER REGISTRATION
When new Drivers License is issued, the examiner can register for voting; otherwise, registration can be handled at the Yancey County Courthouse Room #9. Telephone (828) 682-3950
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