The Mitchell News, Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Mitchell senior receiver Tyler McKinney hauls in a 22-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Noah Pitman in the first quarter of the Mountaineers' 41-7 win over Owen Friday, Oct. 11 in Black Mountain. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

The Mitchell High School football team now turns its attention to its toughest test yet – a road matchup against rival Mountain Heritage, which enters the game with a 5-1 overall record.

Mitchell senior lineman Lathan Adkinson (No. 77), junior linebacker Tanner Duncan (No. 4), senior defensive back Garrison Phillips (No. 11) and senior lineman Kade Hoilman (No. 80) converge on senior Owen receiver Geordon Haggins Friday, Oct. 11 during the Mountaineers' 41-7 win over the Warhorses in Black Mountain. (MNJ photo/Brandon Roberts)

VARSITY FOOTBALL: Mitchell controls pace in win over Owen

BLACK MOUNTAIN – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team keeps rolling. The Class 3A No. 4-ranked Mountaineers continued their unbeaten season Friday, Oct. 11, by downing Owen 41-7 in Black Mountain.

Students from the self-contained exceptional children classroom at Gouge Elementary got hands-on with fire safety Monday, Oct. 7 during a special visit to Bakersville Fire Department. (Submitted photo)

Gouge EC students get hands-on with fire safety

BAKERSVILLE – Students from the self-contained exceptional children classroom at Gouge Elementary got hands-on with fire safety Monday, Oct. 7, during a special visit to the Bakersville Fire Department.

Pictured at the Mitchell County Toys for Tots fundraising motorcycle ride are, from left, Shelia Miller, Stacie Huffman, Amanda Thomas, Santa Claus, Mitchell County Toys for tots Assistant Coordinator Christy Bryant, Mitchell County Toys for Tots Coordinator Mark Thomas and Ashley Beam. (MNJ photo/Brandon Roberts)

$2,400 raised for Toys for Tots

SPRUCE PINE – More than 60 bikers rode in the Marine Corps Reserve’s Mitchell County Toys for Tots motorcycle ride fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 12, and raised $2,400 that will be used to purchase toys for needy children on Christmas.

Mitchell County Historical Society volunteers stir the big kettle of apple butter during a previous Apple Butter Festival in Bakersville. (Submitted photo)

Apple Butter Festival returns to Bakersville

The Mitchell County Historical Society invites everyone to come out from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to the Bakersville Creek Walk for apple butter, music, food and crafts.

Just for kicks

LEDGER – To the casual observer, it might appear Elliot Kadans has been kicking a football for years.

News Stories

NEWS-JOURNAL EDITORIAL: Too often, the pot seems to stir itself

People often say the media likes to stir the pot, and although that’s certainly not true with the Mitchell News-Journal, frequently the pot stirs itself.

Gouge EC students get hands-on with fire safety

BAKERSVILLE – Students from the self-contained exceptional children classroom at Gouge Elementary got hands-on with fire safety Monday, Oct.

By Cory Spiers

$2,400 raised for Toys for Tots

SPRUCE PINE – More than 60 bikers rode in the Marine Corps Reserve’s Mitchell County Toys for Tots motorcycle ride fundraiser Saturday, Oct.

By Brandon Roberts

Sports

Battle of the Toe River

The Mitchell High School football team now turns its attention to its toughest test yet – a road matchup against rival Mountain Heritage, which enters the game with a 5-1 overall record.