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Helicopter landing zone set to come soon to Ledger

LEDGER — A plot of county-owned land near Mitchell High School in Ledger will soon be utilized as a helicopter landing zone after the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on Monday, April 19 unanimously approved the use of the land for a helipad for emergency medical...

Mitchell schools remain safe after adopting Plan A

LEDGER — Things have been running smoothly since Mitchell County Schools reopened under the state’s Plan A earlier this month, Superintendent Chad Calhoun said.

Commissioners OK MOU for industrial park project

BAKERSVILLE — Mitchell County currently has no industrial park or ownership of industrial property to market to potential industries but the Mitchell County Economic Development Commission is seeking to change that and hopes that a partnership with Yancey County will pay big dividends.

Volunteer makes, donates new flags to spruce up downtown

SPRUCE PINE – Those coming into downtown Spruce Pine via the bridge near Ingles will notice a collection of green and yellow flags flapping in the wind on either side of the bridge.

Council discusses fireworks, federal grant, mini festival

SPRUCE PINE – The Spruce Pine Town Council during its regular meeting on Monday, April 12 received reports from Luther Stroup, Sheila Blalock and Jimmy Hinshaw.

Mitchell gets more than $1 million in grant funds

BAKERSVILLE – Mitchell County earlier this month was awarded more than $1.3 million in Golden LEAF Grant funding, said Mickey Duvall, Mitchell County Economic Development Commission Executive Director.

Commissioners OK EMS contract pending minor wording adjustment

BAKERSVILLE — Mitchell County’s EMS contract with Watauga Medics has been finalized and approved by both parties pending one minor change regarding the hiring of paramedics.

Commissioners set dates for trio of budget workshops

BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners will hold three budget workshops on April 27, 28 and 29 to finalize the county’s budget for the next fiscal year.  The board discussed the setting of dates for the workshops during its regular meeting on Monday, April 5.

Mayland President gives update to commissioners

BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting on Monday, April 5 received an update from Mayland Community College President John Boyd during the public comments period.

Quartz severance tax not possible, local officials say

BAKERSVILLE — A severance tax on the local quartz mining industry won’t be coming to Mitchell County any time soon.