Mitchell County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners address sundown law allegation

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
BAKERSVILLE — The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners denounced racism and other forms of discrimination while addressing an allegation of a possible racist policy at their regular session on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Brandon Pittman is sworn in by Mitchell County Register of Deeds Kathy Laws as his wife Lisa Pittman helps him by holding the Bible on Monday, Dec. 7. The new board met later that day and approved changes, including holding two monthly meetings. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Brandon Pittman is sworn in by Mitchell County Register of Deeds Kathy Laws as his wife Lisa Pittman helps him by holding the Bible on Monday, Dec. 7. The new board met later that day and approved changes, including holding two monthly meetings. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

DAWN OF A NEW ERA: New commissioners sworn in, approve changes in first meeting

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners meeting looked a bit different on Monday, Dec. 7, in more ways than one.  Two new commissioners, Harley Masters and Brandon Pittman, were sworn in earlier that morning along with re-elected Commissioner Jeff Harding.

Masters makes history behind strong support

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — After newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Harley Masters made history on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3, her instant reaction was that of surprise. Masters finished as the top vote-getter of the four candidates vying for three seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Matthew “Vern” Grindstaff (left) reads off the text inscribed on plaques that were presented to Jacob Willis and Danny Burleson, who will both leave the board. Willis and Burleson each gave short addresses regarding their time on the board. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Commissioner Matthew “Vern” Grindstaff (left) reads off the text inscribed on plaques that were presented to Jacob Willis and Danny Burleson, who will both leave the board. Willis and Burleson each gave short addresses regarding their time on the board. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Burleson, Willis recognized for service as commissioners

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — At the last regular session of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 2, Chairman Jacob Willis and Commissioner Danny Burleson received plaques and many kind words to thank them for their service to Mitchell County.