Local

Local women file for public office with concrete plans in mind

A trio of local women— Lynn Nelson Holler, Sharon McIntosh and Kim Hageman— have grand visions for the future of Spruce Pine and have thus filed to run for public office in the next election.  The three filed right away when registration for the election opened this past month.

Extension’s interim director has a clear vision for future

Bryan Cave and the staff he works with have a vision for Mitchell County Cooperative Extension.  Defining and crafting that vision was one of the first things on his agenda when he was named interim county extension director.

NCSTHL delegates gather to celebrate 30 years of service

North Carolina Senior Tarheel Legislative Delegates recently gathered at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding.

New engine in town

Parkway Fire and Rescue recently received delivery of its newest fire engine. It’s the first new engine for the station since 1996. The 2023 KME-built engine cost more than $600,000.

Pair of annual gem shows return to area

The pair of annual mineral and gem shows will soon make their way back to Spruce Pine. The 39th annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show will be at the Upper Skyview Circle property near Spruce Pine Chevy from Sunday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 6.

Third Grateful Girl Gathering set for Sept. 9 in Spruce Pine

Have you ever felt the need to connect with other Christian women in the community?  Have you ever prayed for a closer relationship with friends and for ways to impact the community? Have you ever prayed for God to help you be more grateful even on tough days?

4-H Shooting Sports Club gives back through Bird Buddies program

Leaders of the Mitchell Mountaineers 4-H Shooting Sports Club are doing their best to give back to the community.  Connor Miller, president, and Riley McCourry, philanthropy chair, were recently tasked with finding a way to give back.

Mitchell High has new leaders

There’s new leadership at Mitchell High School.  The school system announced this past week that Cole Chester is the next MHS principal and Susan Hawkins is the school’s newest assistant principal.

Trio faces multiple drug charges after local joint investigation

A recent joint investigation by the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, Spruce Pine Police Department and North Carolina Probation and Parole led to multiple charges for three locals and the recovery of drugs, weapons, cash and paraphernalia from a Spruce Pine residence.

4-H’ers show out at district competition

Eight Mitchell County residents recently traveled to Chase High School in Rutherford County for the annual District 4-H presentation competition to watch three 4-H’ers present their county-winning presentation.