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Peoples sold

News-Journal Editor
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
SPRUCE PINE – Occupying a space on Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine, Peoples Furniture has anchored the upper street shopping district for more than 70 years.  Last week the business was sold.
Office Tara Arnett with the Spruce Pine Police Department handed out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters on Saturday night. While some kids were dog-gone-tired, others enjoyed the candy shoot at DT’s Blue Ridge Java. Parents and kids alike enjoyed the evening in Spruce Pine and Bakersville. (MNJ Photos/Rachel Hoskins)

Office Tara Arnett with the Spruce Pine Police Department handed out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters on Saturday night. While some kids were dog-gone-tired, others enjoyed the candy shoot at DT’s Blue Ridge Java. Parents and kids alike enjoyed the evening in Spruce Pine and Bakersville. (MNJ Photos/Rachel Hoskins)

Candy police?

News-Journal Editor
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Spruce Pine streets were lined with cars and people on Saturday night for the annual Halloween Main Street Trick -or -Treating.

Mitchell Transit adds Pine Line Shuttle

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
There’s a new transportation route coming to Mitchell County. Beginning Nov. 1, Mitchell County Public Transit will operate a fixed route in Sprue Pine. The first pick up is slated for 6 a.m. “We see people walking on Hwy 226 to Walmart on a regular basis,” said MCPT Director Sheila Blalock.
The only obstacle between Mitchell wide receiver Gabe Brandt (2) and a Cougar lineman is teammate Carter Holye (22). (MNJ photos)

The only obstacle between Mitchell wide receiver Gabe Brandt (2) and a Cougar lineman is teammate Carter Holye (22). (MNJ photos)

Mountaineers roll over Cougars

CHRIS PITMAN
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Mitchell Mountaineers traveled to Burnsville Friday night to take on Mtn. Heritage on a near perfect weather night for high school football in mid-October. The Mountaineers last win in Burnsville was a 31-28 victory in 2011.

Coping skills

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
What helps you cope and get through hard times? How do you face life’s challenges, adversities, and crises?  The ability to be resilient in times of stress, adversity, failure, challenges, or even trauma is a skill that not everyone has.
Jessica Williams (center) joined by family and friends cuts the ribbon marking the opening of Hope House, a residential Christian Restoration & Transformation Program for women recovering from drug addiction. (MNJ photos/ Rachel Hoskins)

Jessica Williams (center) joined by family and friends cuts the ribbon marking the opening of Hope House, a residential Christian Restoration & Transformation Program for women recovering from drug addiction. (MNJ photos/ Rachel Hoskins)

House offers hope for a new life

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
When you honor me, you are really honoring Jesus Christ. Any honor I receive, I accept with a sense of inadequacy and humility, and I will reserve the right to hand all of these to Christ when I see Him face to face.
MNJ Photo/Rachel Hoskins - Five-year-old Eason Hutcheson is one of thousands of children that benefit from Rotary projects in Mitchell County. According to his meme, Melora Bennett, the Kids Park is his favorite place to be on a sunny day.

MNJ Photo/Rachel Hoskins - Five-year-old Eason Hutcheson is one of thousands of children that benefit from Rotary projects in Mitchell County. According to his meme, Melora Bennett, the Kids Park is his favorite place to be on a sunny day.

Festival funds community projects

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Hosted by the Spruce Pine Rotary Club, the annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival is a major fundraiser for the local Rotary club. This year’s event will net somewhere near $5,000 said Rotary Club of Spruce Pine President Marvin Walker. And those dollars will impact people in Mitchell County and beyond.
MNJ Photo/Rachel Hoskins - Hudson Boone of the Spruce Pine Fire Department said hands down the Mitchell County Fireman’s Association had the best barbecue.

MNJ Photo/Rachel Hoskins - Hudson Boone of the Spruce Pine Fire Department said hands down the Mitchell County Fireman’s Association had the best barbecue.

Barbecue & Bluegrass

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
People came to the 9th Annual Spruce Pine BBQ and Bluegrass Festival for a variety of reasons Saturday morning. Crafters came hoping to sell their wares on a cool autumn day. Food trucks came to delight the tastebuds of the young and old with homemade lemonade, ice cream and barbecue.
Festival

Festival

Apple Butter Festival canceled amid pandemic

Cory Spiers
Thursday, September 30, 2021
For a second straight year, the annual Apple Butter Festival is canceled amid the ongoing pandemic. The event, which is organized by the Mitchell County Historical Society, was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 on the Bakersville Creek Walk.