SPRUCE PINE — The pool at Brad Ragan Park is set to open again through Labor Day after being closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and having its 2021 opening delayed due to equipment issues.
CROSSNORE — The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery this past week hosted a special reception for Bakersville artist Germaine Galjour, who showcased her various paintings and creations at the gallery.
BAKERSVILLE — The race for Bakersville Town Council is the lone contested race in the next municipal elections in Spruce Pine and Bakersville in November.
BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Monday, Aug.
SPRUCE PINE —Local author Peter King’s first book, A Retiree’s Appalachian Trail Adventure, was published earlier this summer and chronicles his journey and life on the trail.
LEDGER — Mitchell County Schools will return to in-person instruction on Monday, Aug.
LEDGER — Critical race theory won’t be taught in Mitchell County Schools, the school system said in a press release this past week.
The 37th annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show made its way this past week to the Upper Skyview Circle property behind Spruce Pine Chevy.
SPRUCE PINE — The annual NC Mineral and Gem Festival brought scores of people to the former Roses building this past week, resuming after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
BAKERSVILLE - The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during a special workshop on Monday, July 19 continued to discuss the development of a law enforcement center in Mitchell County, mainly wor