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HB88 passes, primary elections on tap for Mitchell school board

House Bill 88 passed in the North Carolina General Assembly this past week, establishing primary elections for seats on the Mitchell County Board of Elections and thus transitioning that contest from non-partisan to partisan.

Department of Social Services hosts on-site informational event

Mitchell County Department of Social Services this past week hosted an on-site event with the NC Managed Care Enrollment Broker and Vaya Health.

Farming and Homesteading series offers practical knowledge

Mayland Community College’s Farming and Homesteading Series, offered as General Career Training, provides students with the knowledge needed to sustainably and cost-effectively run their own farm.

Kesha Young Scholarship aids students pursuing healthcare careers

Mission Health is now accepting applications from throughout the community for the Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship, with the aim of supporting the education goals for high school seniors and college students of color from Western North Carolina who are pursuing careers in healthcare.

Mitchell County Animal Rescue sits at critical facilities crossroad

After nearly four decades of serving the community, Mitchell County Animal Rescue has reached a critical crossroad regarding its facility.

Let's see your art

A group of smiling kids and adults piled off the Mitchell Transportation van and rushed into the Kokol Gallery at Toe River Arts in downtown Spruce Pine on Saturday, March 4.  They were there for the reception celebrating the Arts In Education Showcase.

Mitchell students experience different careers during special lunch event

Mitchell Career and Technical Education students recently learned about local career opportunities during lunch as part of Career Highlight Week. The school welcomed guests to discuss their local careers and chat with students.

Mayland's next paralegal program begins in August

Mayland Community College’s Paralegal Certificate Studies Program prepares students for work in law firms, corporations, government agencies and other entities that provide internal legal counsel. Applicable students must already hold an associate’s degree or higher.

Duncan's drive to serve

Fred Rogers, the man known to generations as Mr. Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, famously said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Who are the helpers in our community?

Trio of students teaches health education lesson to second-graders

Three Mitchell High seniors recently taught a first-class health education lesson to Carrie Duncan’s second-grade reading group at Greenlee Elementary School as part of a project for the Future Healthcare Professionals Student Organization.