News Stories

Troxler urges horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases, rabies

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is urging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Ea

By Mitchell News-Journal

42nd Annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament Set for April 27

RALEIGH — The N.C.

By Mitchell News-Journal

The Mitchell High School FBLA Chapter had a successful state competition recently in Greensboro against teams from across the state in speaking events and testing categories. Students that placed in the top four received a bid to go to the national competition this summer in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo submitted)

NEXT STOP, SAN ANTONIO

LEDGER – A crowdfunding effort is underway to help Mitchell High School Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA

By Brandon Roberts

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Sports

STELLAR SEASON

The Mitchell Middle School soccer team ended the 2019 season undefeated in Toe River Conference play.

Kenlie Boone (No. 5) secures the ball as Nicole Whitson (No. 25) and Savannah McMahan (No. 4) approach during the Mountaineers 6-1 win over Mountain Heritage. (Photo by Stephanie Whitson)

Soccer team beats Mountain Heritage

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s girls’ soccer team earned its first win of the season Monday, April 1, by downing M

Mitchell High School sophomore Adam Gortney hits a chip shot Thursday, March 28, during a home Western Highlands Conference golf match. The Mountaineers won the contest, shooting 371 as a team. (Brandon Roberts/MNJ)

Golf team opens 2019 season 2-0

TRYON – The Mitchell High School golf team began its quest to return to the state championships Thursday, March 21,

Obituaries

Maggie Young

Maggie Rae Young, 6, of Stagger Weed Road, Bakersville, went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2019.

Norene McKinney

Norene Duncan McKinney, 85, of Estelle Lane, Spruce Pine, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Blue Ridge Regional Hos

William ‘Bill’ Hayes

William Leland “Bill” Hayes, 81, of Chestnut Grove Road, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the St.

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