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Bill protects mining ops

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, August 5, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com North Carolina Senate Bill 607, newly ratified by the state senate, prohibits adversarial foreign governments from acquiring quartz mining operations and lands containing high-purity quartz.
Submitted photo The Rev. Nathan Silver, left, of Grassy Creek Baptist Church prays over Kelly Pitman as he prepares to baptize him in Grassy Creek.

Submitted photo The Rev. Nathan Silver, left, of Grassy Creek Baptist Church prays over Kelly Pitman as he prepares to baptize him in Grassy Creek.

‘Down to the river’

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, August 5, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com River baptisms have been an Appalachian tradition for generations, but as baptism in church buildings has become more and more common, this tradition may seem to be obsolete.
MNJ photo/ Macie Greene. Riverbend Park provides a quiet spot for picnics beside the Toe River.

MNJ photo/ Macie Greene. Riverbend Park provides a quiet spot for picnics beside the Toe River.

Riverbend Park opens

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, August 5, 2024
Macie Greene Mg8797@mhslive.net   Spruce Pine has a new spot for waterfront strolls: Riverbend Park on Stroup Street. The parks play a significant role in Mitchell County serving as popular spots for gatherings, and outdoor activities.

Water woes continue to plague Spruce Pine

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, July 29, 2024
Mariel Williams editor@mitchellnews.com Spruce Pine is continuing to periodically flush water pipes in downtown to clear discoloration in the Lower Street area. The town also ended a boil water notice for several streets in the Grassy Creek area recently.
MNJ Photo/Sarah Atkins. Joyce Boone looks back on the many stories she wrote for the Mitchell News-Journal over a 30-year period.

MNJ Photo/Sarah Atkins. Joyce Boone looks back on the many stories she wrote for the Mitchell News-Journal over a 30-year period.

Reflecting on life of ink and paper

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, July 29, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com She walked into DT’s carrying two large binders of newspaper clippings, pictures and papers covered in script, as well as several small books. Her smile denoted an eagerness to tell the stories of her past and present.
MNJ Photo/Mariel Williams. Schuyler Daugherty, 18, of Asheboro looks through a bin of polished stones at the Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show. Daugherty was in town this past weekend visiting family. “I love coming here,” he said. “Now that I have my own money I plan on spending more than usual.”

MNJ Photo/Mariel Williams. Schuyler Daugherty, 18, of Asheboro looks through a bin of polished stones at the Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show. Daugherty was in town this past weekend visiting family. “I love coming here,” he said. “Now that I have my own money I plan on spending more than usual.”

Mining for gems and minerals

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, July 29, 2024
Mariel Williams editor@mitchellnews.com The 65th annual NC Mineral & Gem Festival begins Thursday, and the parallel Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show is halfway through its weeklong run. The festival, an indoor event showcasing gems and jewelry from all over, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Photo/Yancey Co. Sheriff Department. Lucas Wilson Murphy.

Photo/Yancey Co. Sheriff Department. Lucas Wilson Murphy.

3 workers shot, shooter arrested

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, July 29, 2024
Mariel Williams editor@mitchellnews.com Three shooting victims were hospitalized after an attack in Yancey County last week. The alleged shooter, Lucas Wilson Murphy, 36, was also shot by Yancey County sheriff’s deputies and taken into custody.
MNJ photo/Mariel Williams. Community member Starli McDowell speaks at a recent public meeting to discuss the future of the old Harris and Deyton school buildings.

MNJ photo/Mariel Williams. Community member Starli McDowell speaks at a recent public meeting to discuss the future of the old Harris and Deyton school buildings.

Community gives input

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Monday, July 22, 2024
Mariel Williams editor@mitchellnews.com   Mitchell County Schools hosted a community meeting to get public input on the future of two recently vacated school buildings, buildings that are now on the market.