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FELINE FRENZY: MCAR’s ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ Perdita, becomes instant worldwide sensation

SPRUCE PINE – A recent post on the Mitchell County Animal Rescue’s Facebook page has quickly become an international news sensation.

Couple arrested after drugs, $14K found during traffic stop

A Tennessee couple was arrested this past week when drugs and a large amount of cash were discovered during a traffic stop. Mitchell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Bowman stopped a vehicle Friday, Jan. 20, for driving erratically.

Newland man charge with assaulting referee

LEDGER – A Newland man and is facing several charges after he was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 21, for allegedly assaulting a referee after the Mitchell vs. Avery basketball game at Mitchell High School.

Sutton named to dean’s list at Anderson

Davis Sutton, of Spruce Pine, son of Jim and Becky Sutton, was named to the dean’s list at Anderson University for the 2019 fall semester.  A student must maintain a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester to be named to the dean’s list.

Local students named to Mars Hill University Dean’s List for fall 2019

Several local students are among the 305 recognized by Mars Hill University on its Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2019 semester.  Among them are Megan L. Dellinger, of Bakersville; Tony Lee Gunter, of Spruce Pine; Jamie T.

Man arrested for pointing laser at medical helicopter

A local man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 21, after law enforcement officials say he pointed a laser at a medical helicopter.

Auditions for ‘Chicago’ are Thursday, Jan. 30

Auditions for the Mitchell High Performing Arts presentation of “Chicago: The High School Edition” are at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Kathy Miller Auditorium at Mitchell High School.  Auditions will consist of a song portion, dance audition and cold reading from the script.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 29, 2020

Library Day The Spruce Pine Public Library is celebrating “Take Your Child to the Library Day” from 10-a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, with crafts, face-painting and snacks.

ASK DENISE: Teen having trouble making ‘real’ friends

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 am in 10th grade and it seems as if I never have any friends. I will think someone is my friend, and then I find out they are not.

TONIA HALE: Excited to serve hospital, community

I’m delighted to be here at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and to get to know our committed teams across every department and this community. I arrived at BRRH on Dec. 16, and it has been a whirlwind of learning and orientation, but a very positive experience.