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2020 plant sale begins The North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County office is now taking preorders for a variety of plants and fruit trees to help you get ready for the 2020 planting season. If you or someone you know would like to order plants this year, you can do so at the N.C.

Concerns expressed to independent monitor

BURNSVILLE – More than 100 people gathered inside Burnsville Town Center Tuesday, Feb.

Charters of Freedom Park dedicated

BAKERSVILLE – The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights are now permanently on display in physical, life-size form in Mitchell County thanks to the efforts of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners and Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines, who worked with...

Candidates stump at Buladean forum

BULADEAN – Nine candidates for Mitchell County Commissioner attended a candidates’ forum Monday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Buladean Community Foundation at the former Buladean School.  Republican challengers Chad Greene, Brandon Pittman, R.L.

News-Journal requests Primary be postponed until records released

UPDATE: Commissioner candidates R.L. Hoilman and Brandon Pittman have received the information they requested. The article has been revised to reflect this.

Dollar General now open in Newdale

NEWDALE – Dollar General’s newest store at 45 River Walk Drive in Burnsville is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General celebrated the store’s official grand opening Saturday, Feb.

Bowman sentenced to life in prison

BAKERSVILLE – Travis Wayne Bowman was sentenced Friday, Feb. 14, to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Hon. Gary Gavenus, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

Event aims to ‘Give Kids a Smile’

SPRUCE PINE – Area first- and second-graders had free dental work performed Friday, Feb. 7, at the East Carolina University Dental Community Service Learning Center in Spruce Pine.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Funding sought to upgrade walking bridge

SPRUCE PINE – The town of Spruce Pine and Spruce Pine Main Street will seek state aid to help fund repairs to the walking bridge in downtown Spruce Pine. The Spruce Pine Town Council at its regular meeting Monday, Jan.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Jail feasibility study approved

BAKERSVILLE – A feasibility study for a new jail and law enforcement center in Mitchell County will soon be underway.  The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Monday, Feb.