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FCNS announces virtual shift for “Our Big Backyard” summer camp

MORGANTON — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, or FCNC, has decided to have its annual summer camp, “Our Big Backyard,” virtually in 2020.

Chief Justice issues new orders, emergency directives for NC Court operations

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has issued new emergency orders about court operations across North Carolina.

Brian Center residents treated to parade

    SPRUCE PINE – Residents and nurses at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center in Spruce Pine were showered with support Thursday, May 14, during a drive-thru parade.

BOARD OF EDUCATION: MHS seniors given more detailed graduation options

LEDGER – Mitchell County’s high school graduation ceremonies will look a little different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  Mitchell County Schools Superintendent Chad Calhoun said Mitchell High School seniors would have a plan for their graduation by the end of the week.

Church services may resume with no restrictions

  Indoor church services may resume in North Carolina with any amount of people in attendance after federal judge James C. Dever III issued a 14-day restraining order this past week blocking the enforcement of Gov. Roy Cooper’s order limiting services to no more than 10 people.

NEWS BRIEFS: Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Fire restrictions lifted in pair of national forests The Nantahala and Pisgah national forests lifted forest-wide fire restrictions on May 13 to allow campfires. The Forest Service is lifting these restrictions due to increased precipitation and green up throughout the forests.

BOE talks grading policy; FBLA students recognized

LEDGER – The Mitchell County Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, May 13, via digital live stream on YouTube.

Toe River Health District announces 2 new cases of COVID-19 in Mitchell County

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OBITUARY: Michael Louis Willis

Michael Louis Willis, 65, of Spruce Pine, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Jake Willis and Opal Street Willis Hollifield.

OBITUARY: Paul Hughes

Paul Hughes, 81, of the Buladean Community, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Jeter and Norma Hughes.