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Concerns expressed to independent monitor
BURNSVILLE – More than 100 people gathered inside Burnsville Town Center Tuesday, Feb.
Charters of Freedom Park dedicated
BAKERSVILLE – The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights are now permanently on display in physical, life-size form in Mitchell County thanks to the efforts of t
Candidates stump at Buladean forum
BULADEAN – Nine candidates for Mitchell County Commissioner attended a candidates’ forum Monday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Buladean Community Foundation at the former Buladean School.
News-Journal requests Primary be postponed until records released
UPDATE: Commissioner candidates R.L. Hoilman and Brandon Pittman have received the information they requested. The article has been revised to reflect this.
Dollar General now open in Newdale
NEWDALE – Dollar General’s newest store at 45 River Walk Drive in Burnsville is now open.
Bowman sentenced to life in prison
BAKERSVILLE – Travis Wayne Bowman was sentenced Friday, Feb. 14, to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Hon. Gary Gavenus, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.
Event aims to ‘Give Kids a Smile’
SPRUCE PINE – Area first- and second-graders had free dental work performed Friday, Feb. 7, at the East Carolina University Dental Community Service Learning Center in Spruce Pine.
TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Funding sought to upgrade walking bridge
SPRUCE PINE – The town of Spruce Pine and Spruce Pine Main Street will seek state aid to help fund repairs to the walking bridge in downtown Spruce Pine.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Jail feasibility study approved
BAKERSVILLE – A feasibility study for a new jail and law enforcement center in Mitchell County will soon be underway.