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Run for Holland wraps through Spruce Pine for 10th year

The annual Run for Holland charity race was back in full force on Saturday, May 6.

Downtown Worship returns

Chilly weather didn’t stop the sound of preaching and singing from ringing out on Upper Street on Wednesday, May 3 during the second annual Downtown Worship organized by L&L Furniture.  The first event, held in June 2022, featured hot summer weather.

Visitor Center reopens through at least October

The Mitchell County Visitor Center has resumed operation through at least the end of October, the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce announced this past week.

Athletes medal at Highland Region Games

The 2023 Highland Region Games, hosted by Special Olympics Avery County, returned on a recent bright, sunny day after an extended pandemic break.  The pandemic’s effects were still felt as Mitchell and Avery were the lone competing counties.

Luxton in as WAMY’s next executive director

Brittany Luxton is WAMY Community Action’s new executive director, the organization announced this past week.  Luxton will begin her duties with the non-profit on June 1. She boasts a decade of experience in non-profit leadership roles.

Local nurses reflect on paths to their field, motivation

With National Nurses Week running from May 6-12 this year, many in the community are taking time to thank the local nurses who serve the community.

A loving tribute to Fiddlin' Red Wilson

Musicians and other locals gathered at the Mitchell High auditorium earlier this month to pay tribute to the late Fiddlin’ Red Wilson.

Mitchell HOSA students compete at state level

Nine Mitchell High Future Health Professionals (HOSA) traveled to Greensboro earlier this month for the 2023 State Leadership Conference.

Run for Holland returns May 6

The annual Run for Holland charity race returns to Spruce Pine Saturday, May 6.

Festival season starts in Spruce Pine with pair of events

With winter in the rearview mirror and warmer weather settling in, the festival season will soon get underway in Spruce Pine through a pair of downtown events— the annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival on Saturday, April 29 and the second annual Downtown Worship event presented by L&L...