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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 'Project Topaz' moving forward

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors at its regular meeting Friday, Jan. 24, received an update from EDC Director Mickey Duvall.

Wildlife Commission suspends trout stockings in Cane River

BURNSVILLE – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has suspended all Delayed Harvest trout stockings in the Cane River until further notice, due to a partial equipment failure at the town of Burnsville Wastewater Treatment Plant in Yancey County.

The Quartz Corp. buys USG property

SPRUCE PINE – The new year got off to a great start for The Quartz Corp., as the company has purchased the former USG facility located on Altapass Highway.  The Quartz Corp. acquired the property Jan. 1 with plans to continue and grow the operation at the Mica production plant.

Warren part of Roan Class of 2024

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Mitchell High School senior Cadee Warren is among eight students chosen for the Roan Scholars Leadership Program for the incoming Roan Class of 2024.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Beekeeping school Beekeeping School 2020 begins Thursday, Feb. 6, at Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine. The class is from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday through March 26.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Projects focus of public hearing

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28, had a public hearing to allow the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission’s “Project Topaz” to move forward.

ASK DENISE: Sister-in-law seems ungrateful for gifts

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 Denise: I love buying gifts for people and it gives me a great deal of pleasure.

Wrestlers fare well at conference tourney

LEDGER – Several members of the Mitchell High School wrestling team finished in the top three this past week at the Western Highlands Conference Wrestling Tournament at Mitchell. “We had our ups-and-downs,” said Ed Duncan, Mitchell head wrestling coach.

4 reasons to shop local on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Have you gotten your gifts for that special someone? This Valentine’s Day, consider making it extra special by stopping into local shops for some unique gifts.

Grant funds would expand rural broadband

BAKERSVILLE – Country Cablevision is at least one internet provider that will apply for a state grant for rural broadband expansion. Mitchell County Economic Development Commission Director Mickey Duvall announced the news Friday, Jan. 24, during the regular meeting of the EDC Board of Directors.