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UPDATE: Commissioners discuss possible shelter-in-place order at special meeting

This story will appear in the April 1 edition of the Mitchell News-Journal. We have posted it here now with no paywall in our ongoing effort to keep the community informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

NC 2-1-1 to provide assistance

Gov. Roy Cooper announced NC 2-1-1 by United Way of North Carolina as a resource for people to call for assistance related to the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Schools begin remote curriculum

LEDGER – Mitchell County Schools began its remote learning curriculum Monday, March 23, in response to the threat of the coronavirus, the same day Gov. Roy Cooper extended school closures until May 15.

Cancellations, postponements and other Covid-19-related information

• All Mitchell County government offices are closed to foot traffic. All county offices will still be open by appointment and phone call to all who need assistance. All essential services will continue to operate – the sheriff’s department, 911 and sanitation.

Schools begin ‘Grab & Go’ meal distribution in county

  SPRUCE PINE – After closing all North Carolina schools, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in an executive order Saturday, March 14, the priority for each school district was to ensure all students were fed during the closure.

Timothy Greene hired as next county manager

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Monday, March 19, announced Timothy Greene as the new county manager.  Greene, a Mitchell County resident, has a degree in business administration from Mars Hill University.

Chief Justice Beasley announces judicial branch response to Covid-19

RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced several directives affecting the operation of the North Carolina court system aimed at protecting public safety during the outbreak of COVID-19.

‘State of the County’ health report released

    LEDGER – The State of the County Health Report, or SOTCH, for Mitchell County revealed the efforts Toe River Health District made to address specific health concerns.

‘Fire on the Mountain’ postponed

SPACE festival will return to Spruce Pine

SPRUCE PINE – The popular Spruce Pine Alien Conference & Expo, or SPACE Festival, is under new leadership.