Ancient Romans, like modern Americans, loved festivals and had plenty of them.
Joanne Phillips Hoilman McFalls, 59, of Cane Creek Road, Bakersville, passed away March 23, 2020.
Marguerite Johnson Barksdale, 99, of Kaywillia Lane, Spruce Pine, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine.
Note: To ensure all area residents to have important local information about the coronavirus health emergency, the Mitchell News-Journal has lifted its paywall and is providing unlimited ac
Mission Health announced Tuesday, March 31, it is moving forward with standing up tents at its hospitals in the coming days to create additional capacity for triaging patients outside of emergency
Dear Readers:
I am currently out of town but plan to be back in the first part of April. My weekly columns will return soon after. I will also be returning to work at that time.
This story will appear in the April 1 edition of the Mitchell News-Journal.
LEDGER – Mitchell County Schools began its remote learning curriculum Monday, March 23, in response to the threat of the coronavirus, the same day Gov.
• All Mitchell County government offices are closed to foot traffic. All county offices will still be open by appointment and phone call to all who need assistance.
