Bakersville

Pharmacists Anthony Hudson and Jordon Baker pose for a photo inside of the newly-opened Roan Mountain Pharmacy location in Bakersville. The Bakersville Pharmacy left after CVS bought the company that owned it, but Baker and Hudson wanted to bring a pharmacy back to town. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Pharmacists Anthony Hudson and Jordon Baker pose for a photo inside of the newly-opened Roan Mountain Pharmacy location in Bakersville. The Bakersville Pharmacy left after CVS bought the company that owned it, but Baker and Hudson wanted to bring a pharmacy back to town. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Roan Mountain Pharmacy opens Bakersville location

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
BAKERSVILLE — A new pharmacy has arrived in Bakersville.  Roan Mountain Pharmacy, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, has opened a second location at 604 Highway 226 South in Bakersville, next to Mammie’s Kitchen.
“I think we have a lot to be proud of in this little town of ours,” said Sharon Runion Rowland, a primary organizer of Christmas 'Neath the Roan.

“I think we have a lot to be proud of in this little town of ours,” said Sharon Runion Rowland, a primary organizer of Christmas 'Neath the Roan.

Christmas ‘Neath the Roan events deemed successful

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
BAKERSVILLE – Although it was a different holiday season, Christmas ‘Neath the Roan was ultimately called a success at the Bakersville Town Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Beam tabbed as Bakersville Clerk

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
BAKERSVILLE – The Town of Bakersville has a new town clerk.  Mitchell County native Kelli Beam started in the position Monday, Jan. 4. Beam replaces Abby Garland, who was sworn into office in July of last year. At the Bakersville Town Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec.
Alli McClellan of the Creative Clovers 4-H Club smiles under her face covering as she takes a letter to Santa delivered by car at Bowman Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to processing Santa letters and other duties, club members also sold Christmas ‘Neath the Roan T-shirts. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Alli McClellan of the Creative Clovers 4-H Club smiles under her face covering as she takes a letter to Santa delivered by car at Bowman Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to processing Santa letters and other duties, club members also sold Christmas ‘Neath the Roan T-shirts. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Youth events, Christmas lights proving popular in Bakersville

Mitchell News-Journal
Thursday, December 10, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — Saturday, Dec. 5 was Youth Day in Bakersville and the Christmas ‘Neath the Roan planning committee designed two unique events.

Bakersville Christmas Parade canceled

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Town of Bakersville will not have its annual Christmas Parade this year.  The parade, which is usually held during the first weekend of December, was canceled by the town council at its regular meeting on Oct. 26.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Officer William Boone (left) and Yanni Theodorides attempt to stay focused through clouds of smoke as they work to start a fire without artificial accelerants as part of the North Carolina Mountaineer Festival Mighty Mountaineer Challenge. In addition to the fire building contest, participants competed in hay toss, wood chopping and more. Winners received prizes including a gift certificate. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Officer William Boone (left) and Yanni Theodorides attempt to stay focused through clouds of smoke as they work to start a fire without artificial accelerants as part of the North Carolina Mountaineer Festival Mighty Mountaineer Challenge. In addition to the fire building contest, participants competed in hay toss, wood chopping and more. Winners received prizes including a gift certificate. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Locals enjoy first Mountaineer Festival

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
People packed the streets of downtown Bakersville and the Creekwalk on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the first North Carolina Mountaineer Festival.
Bakersville Town Hall will soon have a different, longer name. The Bakersville Town Council approved a decision to name the building the Charles E. Vines Town Hall of Bakersville. Vines, a longtime mayor of Bakersville, has spent most of his life in the town. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Bakersville Town Hall will soon have a different, longer name. The Bakersville Town Council approved a decision to name the building the Charles E. Vines Town Hall of Bakersville. Vines, a longtime mayor of Bakersville, has spent most of his life in the town. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Bakersville Town Hall to be named after longtime mayor

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines will soon have his name on a building. At its regular meeting on Aug. 24, the Bakersville Town Council unanimously approved a motion to name the Bakersville Town Hall after the long-tenured mayor.

Annual Apple Butter Festival canceled

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — The 2020 Mitchell County Historical Society Apple Butter Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 17 in Bakersville has been canceled.  The Mitchell County Historical Society said in a Facebook post that the decision was made with safety in mind.
Mitchell County native Abby Garland is sworn into office Tuesday, July 28 by Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines. (Submitted photo)

Mitchell County native Abby Garland is sworn into office Tuesday, July 28 by Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines. (Submitted photo)

Garland in as Bakersville Town Clerk

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
BAKERSVILLE — The Town of Bakersville has a new town clerk, finance officer and tax collector.  Mitchell County native Abby Garland was sworn into office to serve all three positions on Tuesday, July 28.