Board of Education

Commissioners, BOE again talk new school

BAKERSVILLE — After months focused primarily on the ongoing pandemic, conversations about the new school project are back among the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education.  At the Board of Commissioners regular session on Monday, Oct.

Candidate Profiles: BOE candidates bring unique perspectives, ideas to table

SAM BLEVINS After three terms on the Mitchell County Board of Education, Sam Blevins wants to continue to work for the children, teachers and families he has served for so long. “I feel like I’ve served and did my best for the school system,” Blevins said.

BOE approves plan to return middle schoolers to in-person learning ahead of original schedule

LEDGER — Local middle schoolers will be able to return to in-person instruction earlier than anticipated. During a special meeting on Monday, Aug.