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COVID 19 cases increase in Mitchell County

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
SPRUCE PINE – “Nothing has changed with COVID-19,” Director of Toe River Health District Diane Creek said on Wednesday, June 17.   Creek acknowledged many people are feeling as if the coronavirus pandemic has lessened in severity, but warned the virus has not disappeared.
Claudia Pile and her three sons, left to right, Johnny, James and Joshua Pile, and husband Victor Hernandez in their new restaurant space in the Spruce Pine Commons Shopping Center. They hope to open the new location in two weeks. Photo by Juliana Walker/MNJ.

Claudia Pile and her three sons, left to right, Johnny, James and Joshua Pile, and husband Victor Hernandez in their new restaurant space in the Spruce Pine Commons Shopping Center. They hope to open the new location in two weeks. Photo by Juliana Walker/MNJ.

Restaurant expands as business grows

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
GRASSY CREEK – Claudia y Los 4 Mariachis is getting a new home. The Mexican restaurant is moving to 12145 Highway 226, the former location of Boonie’s Pizza Company, in the Spruce Pine Commons Shopping Center.

Pool not opening draws ire

Juliana Walker
Thursday, June 18, 2020
SPRUCE PINE – The Spruce Pine Town Council heard multiple public comments from concerned citizens Monday, June 8, about the Brad Ragan pool and public restrooms at its regular session.

BOE talks plans for fall classes

Juliana Walker
Thursday, June 18, 2020
LEDGER – The Board of Education discussed plans for reopening schools in the fall Thursday, June 11, during its regular meeting.  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, or DPI, with guidance from North Carolina Health and Human Services and Gov.

SPRUCE PINE: Council adopts 2020-21 budget

Juliana Walker
Thursday, June 18, 2020
SPRUCE PINE – The Spruce Pine Town Council approved its 2020-21 budget Monday, June 8, at its regular session. According to Town Finance Manager Crystal Young, the budget for the general fund is approximately 1.

Ask Denise: Elderly woman misses having friends

Guest Columnist
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Dear Denise: I am a 74-year old woman. I recently lost my husband and moved here to live near my daughter. I miss having friends. My daughter has encouraged me to get out to senior events and to meet people. But why should I? At my age, people die.

Carpenter, Wiseman receive scholarships

Mitchell News-Journal
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Mitchell County Retired School Personnel has awarded two scholarships to local seniors.  Emma Carpenter was awarded the Lloyd and Mildred Bryson Scholarship, which is given to a student who plans to become a teacher, in the amount of $1,500.