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COMMISSIONERS: County gives building to Ledger Fire Department

BAKERSVILLE – A new building is on the horizon for the Ledger Volunteer Fire Department.  The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Monday, Jan.

Mental health professional coming to county schools

LEDGER – A certified mental health professional is coming to Mitchell County Schools.  One certified mental health professional, who has been selected but has not yet been named, will soon be on call to assist at all Mitchell County Schools.

Martial arts instructor passes what he's learned to his students

BAKERSVILLE – Richie Jarrett walks into the Bakersville Fire Department, flips on the lights and lays out padded mats. Several young people dressed in martial arts attire walk through the door and each one is greeted with a bow.

COMMISSIONERS: Fire chiefs discuss concerns, problems

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 6, received reports from members of the Mitchell County Fire Association leading to a conversation that started quietly but escalated when tempers flared over staffing issues.

SOCIAL SERVICES: Ross blames paper, Facebook for lack of foster homes in county

BAKERSVILLE – The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners at its regular Department of Social Services session Monday, Jan. 6, discussed the need for in-county foster homes and reasons for their recent decrease.

Commissioners meet with TRHD

BAKERSVILLE – Mitchell County will likely remain a member of the Toe River Health District. The commissioners had a special-called meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9, with representatives from the Toe River Health District to hear about the District’s programs, funding and future endeavors.

County’s drug court has first 3 graduates

BAKERSVILLE – About a year after it was established, the Mitchell County Drug Treatment Court recognized its first three graduates in a ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Mitchell County Courthouse.

CRIME: Woman who stole Peoples Furniture truck arrested

SPRUCE PINE – Security cameras may not deter crime, but they can help catch criminals.  Peoples Furniture in downtown Spruce Pine reported at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, one of its vehicles, a white 2010 GMC Sierra, had been stolen from a parking spot in front of the business at 274 Oak Avenue.

FIRE PROTECTION:Bradshaw Fire Department gets new rating after recent inspection

GREEN MOUNTAIN – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced this past week the Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department completed its routine inspection and improved its rating from a 9E to a 6. The new rating goes into effect April 1.

BAKERSVILLE: Bridge project clears major hurdle

BAKERSVILLE – A public arts project that will enhance the appearance of the bridge at the entrance to Bakersville is moving forward.