Some want to throw the book at Yancey County over library 'circus'

Some want to throw the book at Yancey County over library 'circus'

Yancey County officials say the decision to leave the AMY Regional Library system is based on a desire to operate with more independence. Some want to throw the book at Yancey County over library ‘circus’ is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please conside…

Some want to throw the book at Yancey County over library ‘circus’

With only two months remaining until Yancey County officially exits its regional library system, local opponents to the change are urging elected officials to reconsider their decision in the wake of economic challenges incurred by Tropical Storm Helene.

From CPP: Some want to throw the book at Yancey County over library ‘circus’

The county insists that the decision to leave the AMY Regional Library system, which they shared with neighboring Avery and Mitchell counties for more than 60 years, is solely based on a desire to operate with more financial and administrative independence.