News

High Peaks suspends group hikes over coronavirus

    The NC High Peaks Trail Association will suspend all hikes for the next few weeks on the advice of public health officials who say groups of more than 10 should not gather even for healthy recreational activities.

SECU branches transitioning to drive-thru only service for member, employee safety

RALEIGH – Effective Thursday, March 19, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) branches statewide will temporarily transition to drive-thru only for the majority of its services to reduce the possibilities of transmission of the coronavirus to members, their families and SECU employees.

Regional funders partner to award emergency grants in response to COVID-19

A coalition of regional funders has come together to support an Emergency and Disaster Response Fund activated and administered at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC).

Closings, cancellations and other information

AMY Regional Library  Our libraries will be on regular operating schedules at this time. Effective March 16, AMY Regional Library is suspending all library programs until further notice, in the interest of protecting vulnerable community members and preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Commissioners declare State of Emergency

  BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners met for a special session Monday, March 16, to discuss and proclaim a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ELECTION: Harding, Pittman, Masters win Primary

    BAKERSVILLE – The 2020 Republican Primary Election in Mitchell County had 11 candidates vying for three seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fish fry The Buladean Community Foundation is hosting a fish fry from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Buladean Community Foundation Center. Carryout is available. Meal includes two pieces of fish, french fries or baked potato, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and a drink for $10.

'Way of the Cross' coming to Spruce Pine

SPRUCE PINE – Mitchell County resident Jacqueline Hinshaw plans to bring a unique religious celebration to the area for Good Friday.

BREAKING: Basketball championships and all interscholastic athletics suspended indefinitely

  CHAPEL HILL, NC – Due to the threat from COVID-19, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Basketball State Championships indefinitely.

Bowman students build ‘Crispin’-inspired castles

    BAKERSVILLE – Bowman Middle School eighth-graders in Cindy Ollis’ English class recently built castles inspired by their reading of the book “Crispin,” a children’s novel set in the 1300s.