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Peoples sold

News-Journal Editor
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
SPRUCE PINE – Occupying a space on Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine, Peoples Furniture has anchored the upper street shopping district for more than 70 years.  Last week the business was sold.
Office Tara Arnett with the Spruce Pine Police Department handed out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters on Saturday night. While some kids were dog-gone-tired, others enjoyed the candy shoot at DT’s Blue Ridge Java. Parents and kids alike enjoyed the evening in Spruce Pine and Bakersville. (MNJ Photos/Rachel Hoskins)

Office Tara Arnett with the Spruce Pine Police Department handed out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters on Saturday night. While some kids were dog-gone-tired, others enjoyed the candy shoot at DT’s Blue Ridge Java. Parents and kids alike enjoyed the evening in Spruce Pine and Bakersville. (MNJ Photos/Rachel Hoskins)

Candy police?

News-Journal Editor
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Spruce Pine streets were lined with cars and people on Saturday night for the annual Halloween Main Street Trick -or -Treating.

Deputies recover body of missing Avery Co. man

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Deputies with the Michell County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of an Avery County man who has been missing since Oct. 6. The body of Michael Shawn Hartley, 48, was recovered on Thursday, Oct. 21, in Beaver Creek, just below the Spruce Pine watershed.

Mitchell Transit adds Pine Line Shuttle

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
There’s a new transportation route coming to Mitchell County. Beginning Nov. 1, Mitchell County Public Transit will operate a fixed route in Sprue Pine. The first pick up is slated for 6 a.m. “We see people walking on Hwy 226 to Walmart on a regular basis,” said MCPT Director Sheila Blalock.
MNJ photo/Rachel Hoskins - Riders take a moment to salute the flag during the singing of the National Anthem.

MNJ photo/Rachel Hoskins - Riders take a moment to salute the flag during the singing of the National Anthem.

Toys for Tots ride

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Rachel Hoskins rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com   Saturday was almost picture perfect for a bike ride. The day started a bit on the cool and windy side.

Coping skills

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
What helps you cope and get through hard times? How do you face life’s challenges, adversities, and crises?  The ability to be resilient in times of stress, adversity, failure, challenges, or even trauma is a skill that not everyone has.
Jessica Williams (center) joined by family and friends cuts the ribbon marking the opening of Hope House, a residential Christian Restoration & Transformation Program for women recovering from drug addiction. (MNJ photos/ Rachel Hoskins)

Jessica Williams (center) joined by family and friends cuts the ribbon marking the opening of Hope House, a residential Christian Restoration & Transformation Program for women recovering from drug addiction. (MNJ photos/ Rachel Hoskins)

House offers hope for a new life

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
When you honor me, you are really honoring Jesus Christ. Any honor I receive, I accept with a sense of inadequacy and humility, and I will reserve the right to hand all of these to Christ when I see Him face to face.
Jessica Williams talks about her journey of faith and healing from a 16 year addiction.

Jessica Williams talks about her journey of faith and healing from a 16 year addiction.

Never 2 Scarred

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
A crowd gathered on the front porch of the simple white house sitting off Hwy 226 in the Grassy Creek area on Saturday afternoon.