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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.
Charters of Freedom

Charters of Freedom

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...
Buladean forum

Buladean forum

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.

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.
Travis Bowman

Travis Bowman

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.