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COLUMN: How we're covering COVID-19

Newspaper journalists have long been told we work in a dying industry. Now it seems we are working during its rebirth. While enduring the current pandemic people need a reliable source for information, and nothing provides that source better than newspapers.

COLUMN: A strange time to start a new job

When I started at the News-Journal nearly a month ago, I was told a lot of what I would be reporting about isn’t “hard-hitting” news. There would be many articles about festivals, pizza parties at schools and perhaps a three-legged dog.

EDITORIAL: For everyone’s sake, stay home

  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 access to virus-related articles on our website. We need your support to continue this important work.

OBITUARY: David Toney

David Robert Toney passed away on March 2, 2020, from Alzheimer’s disease. Known by many as “Coach,” he lived a full life and left a legacy of generosity, kindness and humor. At each stop, he was blessed with great friendships he treasured the rest of his life.

OBITUARY: Ruby Ledford

Ruby Burleson Ledford went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was the daughter of Aught and Carrie Buchanan Burleson. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, and was a native and lifelong resident of Glen Ayre.

ARREST REPORT: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

BAKERSVILLE – The following arrests took place between Monday, March 30, and Friday, April 3, according to reports on file at the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office: CARLA JOLENE CARPENTER, 46, of 1012 Isaacs Branch Road, Newland, was arrested by Det. A.

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Watch out for scams related to virus

On one hand, the coronavirus has brought out the best in us.

NCRLA launches relief fund for hospitality workers

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 access to virus-related articles on our website. We need your support to continue this important work.

EXTENDING OUR REACH: 4-H Embryology offers experiential learning

What is your earliest memory of seeing a chick for the first time? Were you at your home, visiting a local farm or at a local feed store? How old were you? That memory may still be with you.  You can likely pinpoint where you were and your age when you first experienced seeing that tiny bird.

Horses from 2019 neglect case still in need of homes

    SPRUCE PINE – Mitchell County Animal Rescue assisted Mitchell County Sherriff’s Office with the removal of four horses, three dogs and 30 cats from a home in the Buladean Community this past October after receiving an anonymous tip about the animals’ conditions.