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Wheeler suits up for USA Beach Wrestling

Mitchell High grad Halley Wheeler was part of a recent historic performance for USA Beach Wrestling in Constanta, Romania.  Wheeler competed in both the Under 20 World Championships and the Senior World Series division.

Local helps woman connect with familiar portrait

When Virginia Smith (Mississippi Memaw on Facebook and TikTok) saw a familiar-looking oil painting posted online, she immediately began a virtual hunt.

HCC hosts site visit with Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network

High Country Caregivers recently hosted a site visit with staff from The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network.  Staff, caregivers, and community partners participated in the site visit, which is a component of the organization’s Exemplary Policies, Practices and Programs initiative.

County holds Sept. 11 remembrance parade, ceremony

Local emergency responders on Monday, Sept. 11 remembered the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 through a special ceremony that started at the Mitchell County Courthouse with a word of prayer.

New exhibition highlights oil paintings, body adornments

Waking Dream, a new exhibition featuring oil paintings by Allison Edge and jewelry (body adornments) by Diana Alexander, is at the Toe River Arts Kokol Gallery in Spruce Pine from Sept. 23 through Oct. 21.

Voter registration deadline approaches

The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 7 municipal elections in Bakersville and Spruce Pine is Oct. 13.  Voters must live in one of the municipalities to vote in this election.

Mitchell, Yancey get MADE X MTNS grants

The MADE X MTNS (Made By Mountains) Partnership recently announced the first round of grant recipients in its Building Outdoor Communities Program.

M-Y Habitat has workforce, funding for home repair program

An important part of Mitchell-Yancey Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to help families who have seen their homes fall into disrepair due to age, illness or financial hardship.  This mission-driven program is known as the Aging-In-Place/Repair Program.

Mayland tabs Parker as next associate dean of Career Technologies

Mayland Community College’s Tony Parker has been promoted to associate dean of Career Technologies. Parker, a Mitchell County native, is a Mayland alum.

Shooting sports club aims sights on states

The Mountaineers 4-H Shooting Sports Club is headed to the highest level of competition in the state after a strong showing at the 2023 West Region 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament this past month at Polk County Gun Club in Columbus.