News Stories

Mitchell County Schools Superintendent Chad Calhoun talks to a group of pastors and concerned citizens who came to Ledger to pray Friday, Nov. 9, after a controversial play was performed at Mitchell High School the day before. Calhoun said he instructed the school to stop the play immediately and he regrets what happened. (Cory Spiers/News-Journal)

Play at MHS sparks controversy

LEDGER – A group of nearly 40 pastors and others gathered Friday, Nov.

By Brandon Roberts

2018 ELECTION: Grindstaff, Harding, Pitman win seats on county commission

BAKERSVILLE – Republicans Steve Pitman and Jeff Harding will join Republican incumbent Matthew “Vern” Grindstaff on

By Brandon Roberts

Sibelco gives $3,500 to Toys for Tots

Sibelco recently donated $3,500 to Mitchell County Toys for Tots, the largest one-time donation to the program to date.

Sports

SIDE VIEW: Playoff lull could be good or bad

Extended

MITCHELL WRESTLING: Mountaineers open season Thursday, Nov. 15, at Tuscola

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s wrestling team opens its season Thursday, Nov.

Harris Lady Blue Devils Abby Ledford, left, and Reagan Sparks wait for a rebound in a game against East Yancey. (Stephanie Warren/for the News-Journal)

Harris Blue Devils begin 2018-19 season

The Harris Middle School Blue Devils boys’ and girls’ basketball teams began the 2018-19 season Thursday, Nov.

Obituaries

Jimmie Smith

Jimmie M. Smith, 88, of Woods Road, Spruce Pine, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

Doug Rowell

M. Douglas Rowell, a longtime resident of Little Switzerland, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct.

Jackie Hoilman

Jackie George Hoilman, 79, of McKinney Cove Road, Bakersville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov.

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