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Grateful Girl Gathering offers local women times of fun, encouragement

Nearly 100 women filled the Cross Street Commerce Center Saturday, March 20 for the Grateful Girl Gathering, a conference designed for a sisterhood of women that featured times of study, worship, encouragement and fun.

Commissioners OK resolution for EDC membership

BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Economic Development Commission will be able to add up to three non-voting members after the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on Monday, March 15 unanimously approved a new resolution at the request of County Attorney Lloyd Hise.

Rec Director talks COVID, future goals

BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Monday, March 15 received a report and a vision for the future from Mitchell County Recreation Director Brock Duncan.

TRHD remains focused on widespread vaccinations

BAKERSVILLE — All three health departments within the Toe River Health District are administering COVID-19 vaccines as quickly and as often as they can, TRHD Director Diane Creek told the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on Monday, March 15.

Area schools to reopen under Plan A

LEDGER — Mitchell County Schools for grades 6-12 will move into North Carolina’s Plan A school reopening plan, full in-person learning, starting Monday, April 12.

Local teachers give insight into pandemic challenges

LEDGER — Teachers from Mitchell County Schools provided their perspectives on how the pandemic changed their jobs during the regular meeting of the Mitchell County Board of Education Thursday, March 11.

Pelican's SnoBalls lands in Spruce Pine

Pelican’s SnoBalls has arrived in Mitchell County.  The chain that serves up New Orleans-style shaved ice in a myriad of flavors has come to Grassy Creek after Mitchell County’s Luke Stamey brought the brand into the building that used to house Terminix.

Aguayo joins News-Journal staff as ad rep

SPRUCE PINE — Lazaro “Laz” Aguayo joined the News-Journal Tuesday, March 2 as the paper’s advertising sales representative.  “I’m very excited to welcome Laz to our team,” said Cory Spiers, editor and publisher of the News-Journal.

Commissioners to review proposed EMS contract

BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners continues to take concrete steps toward reaching an agreement with Watauga Medics to be the county’s next EMS provider.

Special olympics athletes get unique kickoff

LEDGER — Special Olympics Mitchell County activities have been on pause since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, but the local athletes were treated to a special surprise Monday, March 1.