News Stories

New phone scam reported in Spruce Pine

SPRUCE PINE – Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin says he is getting reports of a new local phone scam.

By Cory Spiers

Artists in Bakersville during the Art Walk Friday, Sept. 14, officially declared “Barron Day” in the town to honor the contributions of residents Dan and Brette Barron. Pictured, from left, is Anita Connelly, Brette Barron and Dan Barron. (Brandon Roberts/Mitchell News-Journal)

‘Barron Day’ declared in Bakersville

BAKERSVILLE – The arts community in Bakersville officially declared “Barron Day” Friday, Sept.

By Brandon Roberts

FAITH Rider Pat McNeill, left, FAITH Riders Alabama State Coordinator Phillip Cook, center, and Spruce Pine First Baptist Church Pastor Rocky Branch discuss starting a chapter of the motorcycle ministry in Spruce Pine. (Brandon Roberts/Mitchell News-Journal)

Branch looks at starting FAITH Riders chapter

SPRUCE PINE – A local pastor has reached out to members of the FAITH Riders motorcycle ministry about starting a ch

By Brandon Roberts

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Sports

A host of Mitchell High School Junior Varsity football players bring down a Smoky Mountain ball carrier Thursday, Sept. 13, during the Mountaineers 24-20 loss to the Mustangs. (Brandon Roberts/Mitchell News-Journal)

JV football: Mitchell falls to Smoky Mountain

LEDGER – The Mitchell High School junior varsity football team fell short of its first win of the year Thursday, Se

Mitchell senior running back Landon Miller (No. 2) looks for a lane behind senior lineman Hudson Boone (No. 70) during the Mountaineers 41-20 win Friday, Sept. 14, over Franklin in Ledger. Miller rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and had 112 yards receiving in the win. (Brandon Roberts/Mitchell News-Journal)

MAKING A STATEMENT

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team passed a tough test with flying colors.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mitchell pounds Avery, improves to 5-0

NEWLAND – The Mitchell Middle School Mountaineers remain unbeaten after traveling to Newland Tuesday, Sept.

Obituaries

OBITUARIES: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Ray Burleson

Robert Parsons

Robert D. Parsons, 92, of Port Charlotte, Florida, left peacefully from his home Saturday, Sept.

Charles Medley

Charles Patrick Medley, known as “Pat” to family and friends, passed away Aug.

The MItchell News

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