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Spruce Pine gets ‘clean’ audit

SPRUCE PINE – The results are in for the latest financial audit of the town of Spruce Pine.  Douglas Tennant, of Combs, Tennant and Carpenter, the firm that performs the town’s annual audit, presented an overview of his findings Monday, Dec.

Town continues path toward appearance-related ordinances

SPRUCE PINE – The path to establishing ordinances related to appearance standards for property within Spruce Pine town limits is more complicated than originally anticipated.  The Spruce Pine Town Council at its regular meeting Monday, Dec.

Pitman honored at Panthers game

CHARLOTTE – Mitchell High School Head Football Coach Travise Pitman was recognized Sunday, Dec. 15, at halftime of the Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

THIS WON'T HURT A BIT

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Lipoid pneumonia. Respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation and death. These alarming terms have two things in common: 1. These are things that you don’t want me to write in your chart when I see you in the Emergency Department. 2.

Healthy habits to prevent flu

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Experience, fast-paced play key to Mitchell’s success

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s girls’ basketball team will look to an experienced roster to improve on this past year’s 16-11 finish.  The Lady Mountaineers return several starters from this past year’s team, including the team’s top three scorers – Hannah McMahan, Paige Johnson and Marley Cloer.

BOYS' BASKETBALL: Senior-heavy Mitchell rife with experience, leadership

LEDGER – The Mitchell High School boys’ basketball team will look familiar this season, featuring many of the same leaders.

Mitchell County native, former NC Senator watches goddaughter compete

LEDGER – A Mitchell County native and former North Carolina State Senator was at Mitchell High School Thursday, Dec. 5, to watch her goddaughter compete as a member of the Mountaineer wrestling squad. Wanda Holder Hunt was born on Charles Creek Road in Mitchell County.

MITCHELL WRESTLING PREVIEW

LEDGER – Mitchell High School head wrestling coach Ed Duncan admits this season is likely a building year for the Mountaineers, but he also said he thinks this squad will surprise people.  “We have already taken some tough losses,” Duncan said. “I think we’ll come together and have a solid team.

Visitor limitations in place at Mission hospitals

Due to increased flu activity in North Carolina, Mission Health has implemented visitor limitations for all Mission Health hospitals, effective Monday, Dec. 16. Visitors younger than 12 and anyone who does not feel well is encouraged to call patients rather than visit them in the hospital.