Valentine's Day

The Jones family smiles as they enjoy a carriage ride through downtown Spruce Pine on Saturday, Feb. 13. The rides were part of a promotion from the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce that encouraged folks to shop local. The Jones family consists of April, Brandon, Finley and Audrey. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

The Jones family smiles as they enjoy a carriage ride through downtown Spruce Pine on Saturday, Feb. 13. The rides were part of a promotion from the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce that encouraged folks to shop local. The Jones family consists of April, Brandon, Finley and Audrey. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Locals enjoy carriage rides, support area businesses

There weren’t just cars in the streets of Bakersville and Spruce Pine this past weekend.