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MNJ / Submitted photo - This year Central Baptist Church will portray the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary.

MNJ / Submitted photo - This year Central Baptist Church will portray the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary.

Journey to the manger opens this weekend at Bakersville Creek Walk

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Bakersville Creek Walk will be ablaze with the retelling of the Biblical account of stories leading to the birth of baby Jesus in a stable on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10. The journey begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. nightly.
Pictured left to right: Councilman Matthew Staton, Councilman Charles Nash, Mayor Chuck Vines, Councilman Alan Blevins and Town Clerk Kelli Beam. (MNJ photo / Laz Aguayo)

Pictured left to right: Councilman Matthew Staton, Councilman Charles Nash, Mayor Chuck Vines, Councilman Alan Blevins and Town Clerk Kelli Beam. (MNJ photo / Laz Aguayo)

Bakersville councilmen take seats

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Rachel Hoskins - rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com Newly elected members to the Bakersville Town Council took their oath of office last week. Charles Nash returned to the council and is joined by newcomer Alan Blevins.

Shop with a Cop needs your help

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Macie Greene - MNJ Intern Local law enforcement agencies are kicking off their annual Shop with a Cop program and they need your help. Shop with a Cop began in 2008 to benefit children in the Mitchell County community who are less fortunate.

Hospitality House awarded $2.5 million

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina, a regional nonprofit homeless services agency working in seven rural counties, including Mitchell,  to provide housing, shelter, food access, homeless prevention, street outreach, counseling, and crisis assistance, received a $2.

Election 2024

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Rachel Hoskins - rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com The filing period for the 2024 Primary Election will begin at 12 noon on Monday, Dec. 4 and will end at 12 noon on Friday, Dec. 15. Filing will take place at the Mitchell County Board of Elections, 11 North Mitchell Avenue, Room 108, Bakersville.
MNJ photo/ Rachel Hoskins - Bill Summerlin, left, was presented the Spirit of the Community Award by Chamber President Gene Self.

MNJ photo/ Rachel Hoskins - Bill Summerlin, left, was presented the Spirit of the Community Award by Chamber President Gene Self.

Chamber banquet honors businesses

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, November 20, 2023
Rachel Hoskins - rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce hosted a night to shine on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the annual chamber banquet.

New grant program targets downtowns

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, November 20, 2023
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) and Dogwood Health Trust are partnering to launch the WNC Community Enhancement Program that will award grants to charitable organizations and eligible public agencies to fund projects in downtowns or commercial corridors that enhance...
(Left to right) Courtney Mauzy, Ann Baker, Jesse Pope, Edward Hinson, Kyle Wilson, Janna Avery, YMCA Board Chair John Blackburn, Carmen Lacey, Keith Holtsclaw, John Wilson, YMCA Vice Chair Van Phillips, John Boyd, Representative Dudley Greene, Senator Ralph Hise, and YMCA CEO Trey Oakley.

(Left to right) Courtney Mauzy, Ann Baker, Jesse Pope, Edward Hinson, Kyle Wilson, Janna Avery, YMCA Board Chair John Blackburn, Carmen Lacey, Keith Holtsclaw, John Wilson, YMCA Vice Chair Van Phillips, John Boyd, Representative Dudley Greene, Senator Ralph Hise, and YMCA CEO Trey Oakley.

YMCA breaks new ground in Spruce Pine

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Local, state and regional supporters  and funders of the new YMCA slated for Mitchell County were on hand Nov. 3 for the ground breaking ceremony. In 2019, AMY Wellness Foundation (AMYWF) made a commitment to aid in the expansion of the Williams YMCA of Avery County into Mitchell County.