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Charters of Freedom Park dedicated

BAKERSVILLE – The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights are now permanently on display in physical, life-size form in Mitchell County thanks to the efforts of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners and Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines, who worked with...

Candidates stump at Buladean forum

BULADEAN – Nine candidates for Mitchell County Commissioner attended a candidates’ forum Monday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Buladean Community Foundation at the former Buladean School.  Republican challengers Chad Greene, Brandon Pittman, R.L.

News-Journal requests Primary be postponed until records released

UPDATE: Commissioner candidates R.L. Hoilman and Brandon Pittman have received the information they requested. The article has been revised to reflect this.

Dollar General now open in Newdale

NEWDALE – Dollar General’s newest store at 45 River Walk Drive in Burnsville is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General celebrated the store’s official grand opening Saturday, Feb.

Bowman sentenced to life in prison

BAKERSVILLE – Travis Wayne Bowman was sentenced Friday, Feb. 14, to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Hon. Gary Gavenus, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

Event aims to ‘Give Kids a Smile’

SPRUCE PINE – Area first- and second-graders had free dental work performed Friday, Feb. 7, at the East Carolina University Dental Community Service Learning Center in Spruce Pine.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Funding sought to upgrade walking bridge

SPRUCE PINE – The town of Spruce Pine and Spruce Pine Main Street will seek state aid to help fund repairs to the walking bridge in downtown Spruce Pine. The Spruce Pine Town Council at its regular meeting Monday, Jan.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Jail feasibility study approved

BAKERSVILLE – A feasibility study for a new jail and law enforcement center in Mitchell County will soon be underway.  The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Monday, Feb.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free seminar A free seminar to learn about natural alternatives to strengthen one’s immune system and help one’s body fight infections is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Cruz Life Center, 390 E. Main St. in Burnsville. Healthy snacks will be provided. Call 828-682-6157 to reserve a seat.

Arts in Education Showcase coming to Toe River Arts

SPRUCE PINE – More than 200 works of student art will be on display at the Toe River Arts Gallery in Spruce Pine for the annual Arts in Education Showcase.