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Harris Middle School principal Michael Tountasakis was honored Friday, Nov. 15, with the “Mutt-i-grees Humane Leadership Award” for their embrace and utilization of the program and joint efforts by the student bodies to bridge communities across the country through communication and collaboration. Pictured left is Michael’s wife, Mariea. (Submitted)

Harris Middle School principal Michael Tountasakis was honored Friday, Nov. 15, with the “Mutt-i-grees Humane Leadership Award” for their embrace and utilization of the program and joint efforts by the student bodies to bridge communities across the country through communication and collaboration. Pictured left is Michael’s wife, Mariea. (Submitted)

Tountasakis honored by North Shore Animal League at NYC gala

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
NEW YORK – The North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, celebrated its 75th year of lifesaving work at its annual “Get Your Rescue On” Gala Friday, Nov. 15, at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
New business Blue Mountain had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13, in downtown Spruce Pine.

New business Blue Mountain had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13, in downtown Spruce Pine.

Blue Mountain offers Spruce Pine-centric gifts

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – When Lex and Kelly Georgeou opened Blue Mountain in downtown Spruce Pine, they wanted it to be a small business for small businesses. They plan to adhere to that business model strictly.
Upcoming events

Upcoming events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tree-lighting ceremony The town of Bakersville Holiday Lighting Ceremony is 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Historic Courthouse.   Christmas concert The town of Bakersville Christmas Concert is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Bowman Middle School.

Graduation requirements get tweak

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
LEDGER – There are minor changes on the docket for graduation requirements in Mitchell County Schools. Career Technical Education Director Kim Hodshon discussed the changes Thursday, Nov. 21, during the regular meeting of the Mitchell County Board of Education.

‘Miss High Country’ pageant raises nearly $2K for Shop With a Cop

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – The Miss High Country Fundraiser Pageant was a day of fun and glamour to raise money for the Mitchell County Shop With a Cop program.  The pageant took place Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Robin Austin Memorial Center at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

OBITUARY: Lottie Ollis

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Lottie Heaton Ollis, 95, of Spruce Pine, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine. Born Aug. 1, 1924, in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Myra Burleson Heaton.

OBITUARY: Hazel McClellan

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Hazel Ledford McClellan, 83, of Cabin Road, Spruce Pine, went home to be with the Lord, Nov. 20, 2019. She was a native of Spruce Pine, and a daughter of the late Edgar and Maggie Stafford Ledford. She attended Gouges Creek Baptist Church.

OBITUARY: Augusta Gray

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Augusta Gray Augusta May Jayne Carrell Gray, 95, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Taylor Manor Nursing Home in Versailles, Kentucky. Born Oct. 14, 1924, in Nokomis, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Augusta Roman and Jesse Addison Jayne.