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A pair of little Cupids

The Greens at Spruce Pine (formerly The Brian Center) was a little more joyful this past week during Valentine’s Day thanks to the efforts of two local girls. McKenzie and Jaycie Johnson teamed up to hand out nearly 100 cards and flowers to elderly residents to ensure they weren’t lonely.
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Chamber board moves to terminate Visitor Center lease May 1

The future of the Mitchell County Visitor Center is in flux after the Mitchell County Chamber Board announced this past week its plans to terminate its current lease with the National Park Service for the space that houses the center near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Cook speaks out on subdivision ordinance

Mitchell County’s subdivision ordinance, which went into effect this past September, has recently generated a buzz on social media among area residents concerned about how it affects them.

Commissioners OK resolution for partisan school board races

The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during a regular meeting earlier this month unanimously approved the adoption of a resolution to create primary elections for the Mitchell County Board of Education, paving the way for partisan races for seats on the board.