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MNJ photo/Sarah Atkins. Pine Line picks up passengers at a stop in downtown Spruce Pine.

MNJ photo/Sarah Atkins. Pine Line picks up passengers at a stop in downtown Spruce Pine.

Getting behind the Pine Line

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com The Pine Line has been running in Spruce Pine for nearly three years, yet many Mitchell County residents have yet to hop on board and see what this addition to everyday life is all about.
MNJ photo/Sarah Quintas. Mariel Williams is the new editor of the Mitchell News-Journal.

MNJ photo/Sarah Quintas. Mariel Williams is the new editor of the Mitchell News-Journal.

New editor joins the Mitchell News-Journal

Sarah Quintas - editor@mitchellnews.com
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Mitchell News-Journal welcomed new editor Mariel Williams to its staff last week.  Williams is an experienced journalist with a diverse background. Growing up in Yancey County, William’s journalism aspirations began with a desire to write as a child.
MNJ photo/Madison Smith . The Avery Mitchell Yancey Regional Library Board meeting was held at the Spruce Pine Public Library.

MNJ photo/Madison Smith . The Avery Mitchell Yancey Regional Library Board meeting was held at the Spruce Pine Public Library.

Public display policies updated

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Madison Smith MNJ Intern The Avery Mitchell Yancey Regional Library board meeting was held on May 23 at the Spruce Pine Public Library.
MNJ photo/Sarah Atkins. This architectural rendering (designed by Cope Architecture) shows the planned front entrance of a new $14.5 million student athletic complex that will be located between the new middle school and Mitchell High School in Ledger.

MNJ photo/Sarah Atkins. This architectural rendering (designed by Cope Architecture) shows the planned front entrance of a new $14.5 million student athletic complex that will be located between the new middle school and Mitchell High School in Ledger.

New student athletic complex

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, June 3, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com As excitement surrounding the opening of the new school building in Ledger reaches its peak, many are beginning to wonder what comes next. As it turns out, a new student athletic complex will break ground on June 17.

Budget hearings set

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Mitchell County residents will have an opportunity to comment on the county’s proposed 2024-25 fiscal budget on Monday, June 3. The board of county commissioners will hear comments from the public relating to the proposed budget at 6:30 p.m.
MNJ photo/ Sarah Quintas. The North Toe River has been removed from the EPA’s list of impaired waters.

MNJ photo/ Sarah Quintas. The North Toe River has been removed from the EPA’s list of impaired waters.

Sibelco receives conservation award

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
ibelco has received the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) Conservation Silver Certification® for its Crystal Plant site in Spruce Pine. This certification recognizes Sibelco’s exceptional conservation efforts and wildlife programs.
MNJ photos/Sarah Quintas. Kayla, Wesson, and Walker Blevins enjoy free pizza at the Brad Ragan Park reopening.

MNJ photos/Sarah Quintas. Kayla, Wesson, and Walker Blevins enjoy free pizza at the Brad Ragan Park reopening.

Brad Ragan Park reopens

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The newly renovated Brad Ragan Park in Spruce Pine officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a host of community activities. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Wood outlined the extensive updates made to the park, emphasizing the significant improvements.
MNJ photo/Sarah Quintas. A flare stack in use during routine maintenance operations by Piedmont Natural Gas.

MNJ photo/Sarah Quintas. A flare stack in use during routine maintenance operations by Piedmont Natural Gas.

Piedmont Natural Gas schedules maintenance

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, May 20, 2024
Piedmont Natural Gas is conducting routine infrastructure maintenance near 2490 US-19E in Spruce Pine. The scheduled work will take place on three separate occasions in May and June, weather permitting. Upcoming maintenance dates include: June 4–12 (weekdays only) and June 20-27.
Map/Mitchell County Tax Office. Drawn map of the Mitchell-McDowell line from the 1979 Quad Sheet.

Map/Mitchell County Tax Office. Drawn map of the Mitchell-McDowell line from the 1979 Quad Sheet.

Mitchell-McDowell boundary line changes

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, May 20, 2024
Madison Smith msmith219426@gmail.com A recent study on the Mitchell-McDowell boundary line was conducted by the state in February. Since its inception in 1861, Mitchell County’s boundary line has not changed but has rather been charted more accurately as new technologies have been invented.