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Cancellations, postponements and other Covid-19-related information

• 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. All essential services will continue to operate – the sheriff’s department, 911 and sanitation.

Schools begin ‘Grab & Go’ meal distribution in county

  SPRUCE PINE – After closing all North Carolina schools, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in an executive order Saturday, March 14, the priority for each school district was to ensure all students were fed during the closure.

Timothy Greene hired as next county manager

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Monday, March 19, announced Timothy Greene as the new county manager.  Greene, a Mitchell County resident, has a degree in business administration from Mars Hill University.

Chief Justice Beasley announces judicial branch response to Covid-19

RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced several directives affecting the operation of the North Carolina court system aimed at protecting public safety during the outbreak of COVID-19.

‘State of the County’ health report released

    LEDGER – The State of the County Health Report, or SOTCH, for Mitchell County revealed the efforts Toe River Health District made to address specific health concerns.

‘Fire on the Mountain’ postponed

SPACE festival will return to Spruce Pine

SPRUCE PINE – The popular Spruce Pine Alien Conference & Expo, or SPACE Festival, is under new leadership.

Toe River Health District announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mitchell County

  LEDGER – The Mitchell County Health Department, part of Toe River Health District, was notified at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, a Mitchell County resident has tested positive for novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The individual is in isolation.

Combating Covid-19 at forefront

SPRUCE PINE – “Please stay home.”  That three-word phrase was the best piece of advice Toe River Health District Director Diane Creek said she could offer about combating the ongoing coronavirus threat.

PLS working remotely: free, civil legal aid still available

Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free, civil legal aid in Western North Carolina, remains open and continues to provide help for people with low incomes during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.