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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Public comments taken in closed session

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners fielded four comments from citizens related to the Mitchell County Department of Social Services and its Director Sara Ross during its regular meeting Monday, March 2, but none of the comments were made in open session.

TOE TALK: Stormwater runoff and Pinebridge campus renovation

    Due to the recent substantial rainfalls in Western North Carolina, there will be a break from the Changing Forests Toe Talk article series to discuss stormwater.

EXTENDING OUR REACH: The what, when and why of Grass Tetany

Grass Tetany, or Hypomagnesemic Tetany, is the lack of adequate magnesium in the blood of animals. This low concentration of plasma magnesium leads to muscle spasms, convulsions (seizures), respiratory distress, collapse and eventually death.

Green to head MCHP dental clinic

    BAKERSVILLE – Mountain Community Health Partnership, or MCHP, is pleased to announce plans to open a dental clinic in Bakersville this coming spring. Renovations are currently underway in the Bakersville Community Health Center Annex, located across the street from the health center.

March events at Mitchell County Public Library

BAKERSVILLE – At the Mitchell County Public Library in Bakersville, we are looking forward to the return of Spring, and we plan to celebrate at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, by opening the Seed Lending Library.  Be sure to stop by for free seeds, and visit with neighbors.

GIRLS' SOCCER: Mitchell opens season with 3-2 victory over West Wilkes

    LEDGER – The Mitchell High School Lady Mountaineers soccer team opened its season Wednesday, March 4, with a 3-2 win over visiting West Wilkes.

Murphy edges Mitchell in regional final

    HICKORY – Another Mitchell High School team saw its season come to an end heartbreakingly. The No. 3 seed Lady Mountaineers (22-6) battled No.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lady Mountaineers make Final Four

    SPARTA – The Mitchell High School Lady Mountaineers advanced to the final four of the NCHSAA Class 1A state playoffs Wednesday, March 4, with a 63-44 win over the Alleghany Trojans. The No. 3-seed Lady Mountaineers (22-5) dominated the second half against the No.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Board calls for audit of DSS

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners has called for an independent review of the Mitchell County Department of Social Services. The commissioners unanimously approved the decision to initiate the review Monday, March 2, during the board’s regular meeting.

LifeGuard chosen as EMS provider

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners has selected Lifeguard Ambulance Service as the county’s next EMS provider.  The board approved the decision Monday, March 2, during its regular meeting.  The board met with representatives from Lifeguard and Mitchell Medics Friday, Feb.