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BBBSWNC gets ‘Littles’ ready for academic year

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has been supporting teachers and revving up its school-bound Littles in many of the 18 mountain counties that it serves.

Hurd recognized by DAV Mitchell County Chapter 58

The Disabled American Veterans Mitchell County Chapter 58 recognized Matthew Hurd during its recent regular meeting. Richard Head, chapter commander, recognized Hurd with a citation for his work with Mitchell High students.

Mayland’s Silver honored for education efforts

Misti Silver, Mayland Community College’s Human Services Program Coordinator and Instructor, was recently awarded the Teaching Excellence: Faculty Member of the Year honor. Silver was born and raised in Mitchell County and graduated from Mitchell High.

For Rosasco, Barbies are way more than just toys

Has Barbie movie mania driven you into remembrances of childhood experiences with Barbie dolls?  Mica artist Simona Rosasco has been playing with these dolls since 2014, creating scenes that she then photographs to create fun and quirky notecards.

Yancey’s Haven Lee is Toe River Arts scholarship recipient

Haven Lee of Yancey County is the latest recipient of a $1,000 Toe River Arts scholarship for college tuition. Lee, a sophomore product design major at the Kansas City Art Institute, demonstrated a passion for his art studies, showing artistic commitment and a willingness to take creative risks.

New report finds WIC funding falling short in NC

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities recently released a report showing WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) needs additional funding to avoid turning away eligible families.

CMS gives Blue Ridge Regional a 5-star rating

The Centers for Medicare/Medicaid recently updated its Overall Hospital Quality Ratings for 2023, recognizing Spruce Pine’s Blue Ridge Regional Hospital with a prestigious five-star rating.

High Country Caregivers gets grant from Mountain Air Community Fund

With the recent award of a grant from Mountain Air Community Fund, High Country Caregivers has begun the process of hiring social workers to provide additional social work support to the Kinship Navigation program in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties.

A rock hound's paradise

The annual mineral and gem shows were back in town this past week.

Mayland’s Ebernickel completes SolidWorks motorcycle tour

Adam Ebernickel, an instructor in Mayland Community College’s Applied Engineering Department, recently completed the IronSWUG 2023 Motorcycle Tour.