Mitchell County Animal Rescue sits at critical facilities crossroad
After nearly four decades of serving the community, Mitchell County Animal Rescue has reached a critical crossroad regarding its facility.
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Buchanan family purchases Grassy Creek Golf Course
Grassy Creek Golf Course, a cornerstone of the Spruce Pine community, has once again changed hands.
MCAR gets $15,000 grant from Petco Love
Mitchell County Animal Rescue will receive a $15,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of lifesaving work for animals in Mitchell County.
Spruce Pine works on stormwater drainage
The Spruce Pine Town Council met for its last June meeting last week.Stormwater plan
New restaurant serves up hotdogs, sides
The Dawg House, a new hot dog restaurant in Spruce Pine, has officially opened its doors.
Riverside to get splash pad, Brad Ragan tabbed for new equipment
The town this past week announced that the two playgrounds at Brad Ragan Park will be replaced and a splash pad will be added to Riverside Park. Both projects are slated for 2023 with the splash pad targetin...
Mitchell preps for 250th Independence Day
SPRUCE PINE — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Mitchell County residents are getting ready to mark Independence Day in their own unique way.
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.
Commissioner Masters opens up about property tax rate, revaluations
Some locals opening their latest property tax bills were met with sticker shock, but commissioner Harley Masters said any increases are primarily the result of property tax reappraisals.
Spruce Pine man dies in motorcycle-pickup collision
Scottie Williams Smallwood of Spruce Pine was pronounced dead at the scene following a nighttime collision last week.
Water & sewer recovery is ongoing
SPRUCE PINE — Even more than a year after Helene devastated Western North Carolina, state and local officials have estimated that hundreds of millions of dollars are still being directed toward recovery ef...
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...
New editor joins the Mitchell News-Journal
The Mitchell News-Journal welcomed new editor Mariel Williams to its staff last week. Williams is an experienced journalist with a diverse background.
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
Door to door? Not in a while, but Jehovah’s Witnesses have adapted
Rose Yates would rarely go more than a few days without knocking on a door or visiting a Bible student as part of her volunteer ministry.
WAMY announces Community Housing Coalition
SPRUCE PINE – It is the mission of WAMY Community Action to partner with communities and families to provide the disadvantaged the tools and support they need to become self-sufficient.
Mitchell native tabbed as next EDC director
Matthew Ward is the newest Mitchell County Economic Development Commission executive director, EDC board chair Richard Canipe announced this past week.
From crop dusters to drones, farmers embrace technology
On Aug. 3, 1921, Army Air Corps pilot Lieutenant John A. Macready, piloting a specially modified Curtiss JN4 Jenny, spread lead arsenate over a six-acre grove of 6,000 catalpa trees at Postmaster Harry Carve...
Spruce Pine Christmas Parade canceled amid pandemic
SPRUCE PINE — The Spruce Pine Christmas Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.
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.
Volunteer Resource Center opens for Mitchell County
Brian Hobson Sports@mitchellnews.com Hurricane Helene left Mitchell County ravaged, but plenty of volunteers from across the nation have offered their
Visitor limitations in place at Mission hospitals
Due to increased flu activity in North Carolina, Mission Health has implemented visitor limitations for all Mission Health hospitals, effective Monday, Dec. 16.
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.