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Trio faces multiple drug charges after local joint investigation

A recent joint investigation by the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, Spruce Pine Police Department and North Carolina Probation and Parole led to multiple charges for three locals and the recovery of drugs, weapons, cash and paraphernalia from a Spruce Pine residence.

4-H’ers show out at district competition

Eight Mitchell County residents recently traveled to Chase High School in Rutherford County for the annual District 4-H presentation competition to watch three 4-H’ers present their county-winning presentation.

Mayland nursing students pass NCLEX exam

All of Mayland Community College’s 2023 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates successfully completed and passed the Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination, the college announced this past week.

Farm Bureau Women’s Committee ‘rings in’ cows for scholarship

The Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee recently held its annual fundraiser during the North Carolina Rhododendron Crafts Fair on the Creek Walk.

Local rising seniors attend American Legion Tar Heel Girls camp

Rising Mitchell High School seniors Brinkley Hodshon and Addison McEntire attended the American Legion Tar Heel Girls State summer camp from June 11-17 at Campbell University.

The call of mentoring

Fred Rogers, the man known to generations as Mr. Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, famously said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Who are the helpers in our community?

Local ladies show out at Miss NC competition

The 2023 Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competitions were held recently at the High Point Theatre. Rasheeda Waddell and Heather French Henry (Miss America 2000) served as hosts for the event.

Stricter punishments on tap for destruction of public utilities

Senate Bill 58 was recently passed by the North Carolina General Assembly and has been signed into law by the Governor, extending existing laws and creating harsher punishments for the intentional damage of public utilities, energy facilities, communications equipment such as substations, wireless...

Thomas Grocery is a step back in time

Stopping at Thomas Grocery in Glen Ayre is like stepping back in time. In one form or another, it has been serving the community since 1929. It is a time capsule of sorts.  Shelving on the walls goes back to the original store.

Mitchell Transportation rakes in more state honors

Statewide recognition keeps coming for Mitchell County Transportation Authority.  The organization recently earned its fourth North Carolina Public Transportation Association Safety Award.  It marks the third straight year MCTA has taken home the honor.