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Trail of lights

Trail of lights

Holiday events begin this weekend around county

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – The Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights and Holiday Events begins in Mitchell County Saturday, Nov. 30, with events in both Spruce Pine and Bakersville.
Harris Middle School principal Michael Tountasakis was honored Friday, Nov. 15, with the “Mutt-i-grees Humane Leadership Award” for their embrace and utilization of the program and joint efforts by the student bodies to bridge communities across the country through communication and collaboration. Pictured left is Michael’s wife, Mariea. (Submitted)

Harris Middle School principal Michael Tountasakis was honored Friday, Nov. 15, with the “Mutt-i-grees Humane Leadership Award” for their embrace and utilization of the program and joint efforts by the student bodies to bridge communities across the country through communication and collaboration. Pictured left is Michael’s wife, Mariea. (Submitted)

Tountasakis honored by North Shore Animal League at NYC gala

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
NEW YORK – The North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, celebrated its 75th year of lifesaving work at its annual “Get Your Rescue On” Gala Friday, Nov. 15, at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
New business Blue Mountain had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13, in downtown Spruce Pine.

New business Blue Mountain had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13, in downtown Spruce Pine.

Blue Mountain offers Spruce Pine-centric gifts

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – When Lex and Kelly Georgeou opened Blue Mountain in downtown Spruce Pine, they wanted it to be a small business for small businesses. They plan to adhere to that business model strictly.
Upcoming events

Upcoming events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tree-lighting ceremony The town of Bakersville Holiday Lighting Ceremony is 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Historic Courthouse.   Christmas concert The town of Bakersville Christmas Concert is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Bowman Middle School.

Graduation requirements get tweak

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
LEDGER – There are minor changes on the docket for graduation requirements in Mitchell County Schools. Career Technical Education Director Kim Hodshon discussed the changes Thursday, Nov. 21, during the regular meeting of the Mitchell County Board of Education.

‘Miss High Country’ pageant raises nearly $2K for Shop With a Cop

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – The Miss High Country Fundraiser Pageant was a day of fun and glamour to raise money for the Mitchell County Shop With a Cop program.  The pageant took place Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Robin Austin Memorial Center at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Mitchell senior Tyler McKinney tries to break away from a Polk County defender Friday, Nov. 22, during the Mountaineers’ 28-0 win over the Wolverines in the second round of the North Carolina High School Football Class 1AA playoffs. McKinney had three catches for 60 yards in the win. Mitchell will host Swain County in Round 3. (MNJ/Cory Spiers)

Mitchell senior Tyler McKinney tries to break away from a Polk County defender Friday, Nov. 22, during the Mountaineers’ 28-0 win over the Wolverines in the second round of the North Carolina High School Football Class 1AA playoffs. McKinney had three catches for 60 yards in the win. Mitchell will host Swain County in Round 3. (MNJ/Cory Spiers)

MITCHELL DISMANTLES POLK

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team is moving on to the next round of the 1AA state playoffs.  The No. 2-seeded Mountaineers (11-1) rolled to a 28-0 win over visiting No.7-seeded Polk County (9-4) Friday, Nov. 22, in their playoff opener after enjoying a first-round bye.