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Traffic stop leads to arrests for drugs, weapons

    SPRUCE PINE – Two people are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop and subsequent home search yielded illegal drugs and weapons.  Mitchell County Sheriff’s Deputy David Buchanan stopped a black Toyota truck Wednesday, Feb. 19, on Altapass Highway for erratic driving.

Couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty

BAKERSVILLE – Mitchell County couple John and Ruth Ann Taylor pleaded guilty Friday, Feb. 28, to misdemeanor animal cruelty in the case of the four neglected horses, two dachshunds and nearly 30 cats removed from their home this past October.

UPCOMING EVENTS

    Free seminar Do you suffer from painful, achy joints? Do you know the cause of your joint pain? Come to a free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Cruz Life Center in Burnsville and discover the reasons behind your pain and natural solutions to help you be at your best.

Bowman Youth to Youth members request playground be made ‘tobacco-free zone’

    BAKERSVILLE – Three members of Appalachian Youth to Youth from Bowman Middle School addressed the Bakersville Town Council Monday, Feb. 24, to request the Creekwalk playground area be made a “tobacco-free zone.

ASK DENISE: People seem overwhelmed with everyday life

Editor’s note: Writer’s answers do not reflect those of the Mitchell News-Journal and are not meant to replace medical or mental health care.   Dear Readers: One of the things I am hearing from clients, friends and family is everyone seems to be feeling overwhelmed with everyday life.

The Grove Church starts renovations at new location

    SPRUCE PINE – Renovations have begun at 174 Oak Ave. as The Grove Church looks for a place to call home. The Grove Church was founded in 2016 inside the living room of Zack and Margie Mason. By Easter of 2017, the church moved to 159 Locust Ave. and has been there since.

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Lathan Adkinson signs to play football at Emory & Henry

    LEDGER – Another Mitchell High School varsity football player is headed to the next level.  Senior lineman Lathan Adkinson became the latest Mountaineer to commit to playing college football after graduation Tuesday, Feb.

Several guest speakers on tap for SEARCH meeting

    SPRUCE PINE – Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Healthcare, or SEARCH, is hosting an early spring meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Hemlock Ave. in Spruce Pine.

Mission Health activates additional visitor precautions

ASHEVILLE –  As always Mission Health is working continually to help ensure we remain a safe place to work and provide care. At this time, we currently have no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (covid-19) at any Mission Health facility.

COMMENTARY: Local Primary Election notes

    BAKERSVILLE – The 2020 Republican Primary Election in Mitchell County had 11 candidates vying for three seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners.