Euthanized raccoons test negative for rabies
According to the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, two raccoons euthanized and tested last week were rabies-negative.
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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
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Wheeler suits up for USA Beach Wrestling
Mitchell High grad Halley Wheeler was part of a recent historic performance for USA Beach Wrestling in Constanta, Romania.
Community meeting draws scores to Poplar
POPLAR — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners held a contentious special meeting at the Poplar Community Building on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Quartz workers split on ousting union
On Oct. 14, 2025, union workers at The Quartz Corp in Spruce Pine filed a petition to decertify the United Mine Workers Local 0140 as their bargaining representative.
COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Harris Middle School
SPRUCE PINE – The Mitchell County Health Department will be conducting a drive-thru testing site for any citizen of Mitchell County to be tested for COVID-19, regardless of insurance status and whe
More than a dozen earn Paul Harris Fellowship honors
SPRUCE PINE — The Rotary Club of Spruce Pine held its annual Paul Harris Fellowship Award event on Thursday, Oct. 1 at The Orchard at Altapass.
Blue Ridge Healthy Families accredited for Quality Service by Prevent Child Abuse America
BURNSVILLE – Prevent Child Abuse America, or PCA America, announced this past week the Healthy Families America, or HFA, affiliate Blue Ridge Healthy Families has again been accredited as a provide
Old Crow Medicine Show set for Saturday
Hilloween will host a benefit concert Saturday, Oct. 25, featuring Old Crow Medicine Show and opening act Bandana Rhythm.
Vic’s Place mini golf opens this weekend in Spruce Pine
GRASSY CREEK – Vic’s Place, a miniature golf course, is set to open this coming Father’s Day weekend in Spruce Pine.
Mitchell County websites, emails have new names
Mitchell County Government started off 2023 with a major change to its online presence.
Community Resource Guide for children and adolescents
Note: To ensure all area residents to have important local information about the coronavirus health emergency, the Mitchell News-Journal has lifted its paywall and is providing unlimited ac
Parkway repairs may be delayed beyond 2025
Mitchell County officials are concerned that the National Park Service has yet to schedule Blue Ridge Parkway repairs in the areas closest to the county.
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.
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.