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Experts say this coming Monday’s solar eclipse is one of those “where were you when …” moments and tens of millions of people are expected to watch, many of them in Western North Carolina.

David Martinez, left, and Stacey Lane, center, pose with Jeff Vance of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension after being announced as winners of the Governor’s Volunteer Award.

Resolution to appoint nonvoting member to EDC board adopted

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting this past week recognized two local Governor’s Volunteer Award winners, received an update from tax collector Brian Garland and unanimously approved a resolution t

NEWS-JOURNAL PHOTO/CORY SPIERS – Greenlee kindergarten teacher Jason Hall works with a group of rising kindergartners this past week at the second Kindergarten Academy. The academy gives students a chance to get acclimated to the school routine without older students being present.

KINDERGARTEN ACADEMY: Some students start school early at Greenlee Primary

SPRUCE PINE – School started early this year for some Greenlee Primary students who went to the second Kindergarten Academy, an orientation for incoming kindergartners.

Mountaineers open season Friday at Erwin

The Mitchell Mountaineers begin their 2016 season this coming Friday when the team travels to take on Erwin.

NEWS-JOURNAL PHOTO/CORY SPIERS – Participants cross the river during the 14th annual Springmaid Splash this past Saturday at Springmaid Mountain.

More than 200 participate in Springmaid Splash

SPRUCE PINE – Rain stopped just in time this past Saturday for the 14th annual Springmaid Splash, a series of trail races held at Springmaid Mountain. It features a 10K, 5K and a kids run.

Tipton, Burnette honored by AAA for turning 100

LEDGER – The High Country Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, Aug. 2, honored the lives of two Mitchell County residents who recently turned 100 years old.

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Experts say this coming Monday’s solar eclipse is one of those “where were you when …” moments and tens of millions of people are expected to watch, many of them in Western North Carolina.

Mission, Blue Cross still at odds

Mission Health announced in a press release this past Thursday its intent to protect options for consumers who participate in the North Carolina health insurance exchange and stay in-network and ac

By Brandon Roberts

Resolution to appoint nonvoting member to EDC board adopted

By Cory Spiers

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Should Blue Cross NC have accepted Mission’s ACA proposal?

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Sports

BOYS' SOCCER: Mitchell drops first 2 games

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s boys’ soccer team lost both of its games this week.

Mountaineers open season Friday at Erwin

The Mitchell Mountaineers begin their 2016 season this coming Friday when the team travels to take on Erwin.

More than 200 participate in Springmaid Splash

SPRUCE PINE – Rain stopped just in time this past Saturday for the 14th annual Springmaid Splash, a series of trail races held at Springmaid Mountain. It features a 10K, 5K and a kids run.