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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.

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.