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Local couple creates in neighboring studios

BAKERSVILLE — Judson and Sally Guerard are not the average couple. The two stay close to each other while creating as both are artists with neighboring studios and unique crafts on Toecane Road.

New restaurant serves up hotdogs, sides

The Dawg House, a new hot dog restaurant in Spruce Pine, has officially opened its doors.

Locals celebrate new hotel during special ceremony

The Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel had a special grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, June 29 in which Mayland Community College President Dr. John Boyd spoke on behalf of the hotel and all those who put work into renovating and upgrading the hotel.

Pine Valley Motel to open soon under new ownership

SPRUCE PINE — The Pine Valley Motel is set to open under new ownership on July 14. The new owner, Sam Patel has completed numerous upgrades and renovations in hopes of providing visitors with another option for a comfortable local stay minutes away from downtown.    The motel, located at 11827 S.

Pair of commissioners, Chamber talk Visitor Center

SPRUCE PINE — The Mitchell County Visitor Center won’t receive county funding this fiscal year, a pair of Mitchell County Commissioners confirmed Tuesday, June 29 during a meeting of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Senior Center trending toward normalcy

LEDGER — After a year of operating amid the global pandemic, the Mitchell Senior Center is trending toward normalcy. The center’s dining hall will reopen on July 6 and activities, including crafts, billiards and Bible study, are returning with few limitations.

Local officers seize controlled substances after traffic stop

SPRUCE PINE — Aided by its K-9 officer, officers from the Spruce Pine Police Department recently seized nearly 300 grams of controlled substances after a traffic stop. On Thursday, June 10 at approximately 1:20 a.m.

Brad Ragan pool slated to open soon after delay

SPRUCE PINE — The Brad Ragan Park public pool may open by the end of this week, just in time to kick off summer. The pool has had some complications as it attempted to reopen for the first time since the 2019 season. The pool did not open during the 2020 season because of the ongoing pandemic.

Rhododendron Festival draws scores to area

The annual North Carolina Rhododendron Festival returned to Bakersville after being postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival, which celebrated its 74th anniversary, started on Friday, June 18 and ran through Saturday, June 19.

Mitchell Medics EMS eying transition of services by July 1

BAKERSVILLE — Mitchell Medics EMS Director Bryant Reid hopes to provide a smooth transition of EMS services starting July 1.