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Wildlife Commission to host public meetings to discuss hunting deer with the aid of dogs

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will host four public input meetings in March to discuss deer hunting with the aid of dogs, associated conflicts and potential solutions.  All meetings begin at 7 p.m.

2020 Primary Election information

Mitchell News-Journal The time period for early voting in the county began Thursday, Feb. 13, and runs through Friday, Feb. 28, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, except for Saturday, Feb. 29, when early voting will also be open.

Jail, DSS main topics at forum

    BAKERSVILLE – Ten candidates vying for three seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners attended the Chamber of Commerce Candidates’ Forum Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Historic Courthouse in Bakersville.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Phone notification system will soon be implemented

SPRUCE PINE – A new phone notification system for the town of Spruce Pine will soon be in place.  The Spruce Pine Town Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb.

BOARD OF EDUCATION: Students talk about MECHS experience

SPRUCE PINE – A trio of Mayland Early College High School students discussed their educational experiences Thursday, Feb. 13, during the regular meeting of the Mitchell County Board of Education.

UPCOMING EVENTS

EDC The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission meets at noon Friday, Feb. 28, at the Mitchell County Administration Building, 26 Crimson Laurel Circle in Bakersville.   United Way High Country United Way is hosting a Community Partner Meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb.

OPINION: A little bit of this and that

The Primary Election is less than a week away, and as undecided voters prepare to make their way to the polls, I offer a few observations, and some facts, gathered from the past few weeks, months and years: FACT: The county’s $8.5 million fund balance being touted is a bit off.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Appearance Commission moving forward

    SPRUCE PINE – The town of Spruce Pine’s community appearance commission is closer to becoming a reality.  The Spruce Pine Town Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 11, discussed its progress in establishing a local appearance commission.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Phillips gives update about downtown businesses

    SPRUCE PINE – Some businesses in downtown Spruce Pine will soon be going through changes.  Spruce Pine Main Street Executive Director Libby Phillips reported about downtown businesses Tuesday, Feb. 11, during the regular meeting of the Spruce Pine Town Council.

USDA announces updates for honeybee producers

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced updates to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program, or ELAP.