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‘State of the Child’ conference is Oct. 27

LEDGER – The State of the Child Conference for Mitchell County with the theme “Partnering Together for the Sake of

By Brandon Roberts

Ask Denise: Mom thinks everything is always about her

Editor’s note: Writer’s answers do not reflect those of the Mitchell News-Journal and are not meant to repl

By Denise Harrison

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Sports

Mitchell junior lineman Michael Robertson knocks the ball loose from Madison quarterback Trevor Edwards Friday, Oct. 12, during the Mountaineers’ 54-0 win over the Patriots in Marshall. Robertson had four tackles in the win. (Cory Spiers/News-Journal)

Mountaineers blank Patriots

MARSHALL – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team got back on track Friday, Oct.

Enrique Huaroco (obscured) and Joe Conley (No. 45) converge on an Avery County running back as Ty Turbyfill (No. 2) and Chandler Horney (No. 61) approach Tuesday, Oct. 9, during Mitchell Middle School’s 40-0 win over the Vikings in Ledger. The Mountaineers finished the season a perfect 8-0. (Cory Spiers/News-Journal)

UNBLEMISHED

LEDGER – The Mitchell Middle Mountaineers wrapped up a perfect regular season with a 40-0 win over the Avery Middle

Mitchell Middle School tight end Joe Conley scores after catching a Ty Turbyfill pass Tuesday, Oct. 2, in a home win over East Yancey.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mitchell defeats East Yancey 46-6 to remain unbeaten

LEDGER – The Mitchell Middle School Mountaineers improved to a perfect 7-0 Tuesday, Oct.

Obituaries

Hal Ellis Sparks

Hal Ellis Sparks, 74, died unexpectedly at his home in Loganville, Georgia, Sept.16, 2018.

Mildred Huff

Mildred Alvina Huff, 87, of Little Switzerland, passed away Saturday, Oct.

Harold “H.B.” Copley

Harold Bridgebane “H.B.” Copley, of Penland, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 8, 2018.

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