Looking Back: Silent witness watches the old courthouse
The Historic Mitchell County Courthouse has been a landmark in Bakersville since 1907.
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Looking Back: Thomas Clayton Wolfe and William Clayton Bowman
How did it come to pass that the famous writer from Asheville shared his middle name with the Methodist minister from Bakersville?
Alan Byrne Tinney
Alan Byrne Tinney, age 70, of Conley Ridge Road in Bakersville passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home.
$60,000 awarded for Bakersville beautification and façade improvements
BAKERSVILLE — The Bakersville Beautification Association is celebrating several steps forward in its work to support downtown recovery, strengthen community assets, and help position Bakersville for contin...
More than 50 riders gather for the eighth annual Maggie’s Ride
BAKERSVILLE — The sound of motorcycles and cars filled the roads around Bakersville and the surrounding counties on Saturday morning as riders gathered for the eighth annual Maggie’s Ride.
Buster Greene
It is with heartfelt reverence that we announce Buster Greene, 89, beloved resident of Highway 261, Bakersville, peacefully departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Mitchell County, Buster
It’s electric! 4-H excels at conference
The North Carolina 4-H Electric Program conducted its 79th annual 4-H Electric Congress at Appalachian State University recently. Mitchell County’s Electric Program was represented by Parker Hughes of Bake...
Locals enjoy carriage rides, support area businesses
There weren’t just cars in the streets of Bakersville and Spruce Pine this past weekend.
Holiday events begin this weekend around county
SPRUCE PINE – The Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights and Holiday Events begins in Mitchell County Saturday, Nov. 30, with events in both Spruce Pine and Bakersville.
Local small businesses get grants
Nine local businesses in the north end of Mitchell County were recently awarded grants through the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission and the Bakersville Area Merchants Association.
County targeting new location for law enforcement center
The building that used to house textile manufacturer Quality Plus Apparel in Bakersville, across from the Bakersville Fire Department, is on track to become the new home for the Mitchell County She
Quartz severance tax not possible, local officials say
BAKERSVILLE — A severance tax on the local quartz mining industry won’t be coming to Mitchell County any time soon.
Rhododendron Festival marks its 79th year
One of the victims of 2024’s storm was Bakersville’s renowned North Carolina Rhododendron Festival, which lost its centrality downtown, due to the damage to the Cane Creek park and the businesses along N...
DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Ross touts therapeutic foster care
BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners held its regular Department of Social Services session Monday, May 4, where DSS Director Sara Ross discussed the possible benefits of therap
Commissioners address sundown law allegation
BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners denounced racism and other forms of discrimination while addressing an allegation of a possible racist policy at their regular session on We
Masters makes history behind strong support
BAKERSVILLE — After newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Harley Masters made history on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3, her instant reaction was that of surprise.
Poppy's Farm will offer variety of organic produce to locals in need
Local small business owner Kim Hageman is taking concrete steps toward battling food insecurity in the community through the establishment of Poppy’s Organic Farm in Bakersville.
Beam tabbed as Bakersville Clerk
BAKERSVILLE – The Town of Bakersville has a new town clerk. Mitchell County native Kelli Beam started in the position Monday, Jan. 4.