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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.

EDITORIAL: Forced silence says more than words ever could

There could be some new faces soon on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners, so it seems to be an appropriate time to make known some basic rules protected by North Carolina’s open government regulations.

Wildlife Commission adopts 44 proposed rules for 2020-21 seasons

RALEIGH – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting on Thursday to adopt rules related to wildlife management, fisheries, game lands and law enforcement for the 2020-21 seasons.

Wildlife Commission to host public meetings to discuss hunting deer with the aid of dogs

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will host four public input meetings in March to discuss deer hunting with the aid of dogs, associated conflicts and potential solutions.  All meetings begin at 7 p.m.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lady Mountaineers advance with 53-41 win over Mt. Airy

    LEDGER – The No. 3 seed Mitchell Lady Mountaineers advanced in the NCHSAA Class 1A playoffs Thursday, Feb. 27, with a 53-41 win over No. 14 seed Mt. Airy.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Mitchell boys fall in OT to Community School of Davidson

    LEDGER – The No. 8-seed Mitchell High School boys’ varsity basketball team saw its season come to an end Thursday, Feb. 27, in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 1A state playoffs after a 66-64 overtime loss to visiting No. 14 seed Community School of Davidson.

2020 Primary Election information

Mitchell News-Journal The time period for early voting in the county began Thursday, Feb. 13, and runs through Friday, Feb. 28, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, except for Saturday, Feb. 29, when early voting will also be open.

Jail, DSS main topics at forum

    BAKERSVILLE – Ten candidates vying for three seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners attended the Chamber of Commerce Candidates’ Forum Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Historic Courthouse in Bakersville.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Phone notification system will soon be implemented

SPRUCE PINE – A new phone notification system for the town of Spruce Pine will soon be in place.  The Spruce Pine Town Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb.

BOARD OF EDUCATION: Students talk about MECHS experience

SPRUCE PINE – A trio of Mayland Early College High School students discussed their educational experiences Thursday, Feb. 13, during the regular meeting of the Mitchell County Board of Education.