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BAKERSVILLE — Property taxes in Bakersville are going up for the first time in several years. 

BAKERSVILLE — In the wake of Confederate monuments and statues being removed across the country, the Confederate monument in Mitchell County was discussed Monday, June 29 during the regular Bakersv

POPLAR — A couple out for a hike was rescued on Sunday, July 5 after getting lost near Unaka Mountain in Northwest Mitchell County.

The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce presented the first Shirley Hise Memorial Scholarship to 2020 Mitchell High School graduate Caroline Atkins. 

BAKERSVILLE – As local art galleries reopen their doors, local artists are looking forward, and backward, at how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic affects them.

LEDGER – The Mitchell County Board of Education met Monday, June 29 to discuss possible plans to reopen schools in the fall.

SPRUCE PINE – After postponing for more than a month, Mayland Nursing Program graduates held their pinning ceremony Friday, June 12. 

BAKERSVILLE – There is a new dental clinic at the Bakersville Community Health Center.

SPRUCE PINE – The Spruce Pine Police Department (SPPD)  arrested and charged two people who allegedly vandalized three cars and stole one car and personal items from the vehicles several weeks ago.