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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Executive Vice President Ken Karun with first flight tournament winners Lane Rosenfield, Neal Kepner, Alex Pittman and Nick Westmoreland. (Photo by Rocky Branch)

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Executive Vice President Ken Karun with first flight tournament winners Lane Rosenfield, Neal Kepner, Alex Pittman and Nick Westmoreland. (Photo by Rocky Branch)

Local golfers take home hardware during second annual Founders Day Tournament

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The team of Lane Rosenfield, Neal Kepner, Alex Pittman and Nick Westmoreland won the first place finish for the first flight Saturday, Aug. 15 during the second annual Founders Day Golf Tournament at Grassy Creek Golf and Country club.
The Grove Church of Spruce Pine has settled into its new home on Upper Street in downtown Spruce Pine. (Photo submitted)

The Grove Church of Spruce Pine has settled into its new home on Upper Street in downtown Spruce Pine. (Photo submitted)

The Grove Church finds new permanent home

Mitchell News-Journal
Thursday, August 20, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The Grove Church of Spruce Pine has settled into its new home on Upper Street in downtown Spruce Pine.  The church, which was founded in 2016 to serve Mitchell County and the surrounding areas, held its first worship services in the new space on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Mitchell County resident and Rocks and Things owner Mabel Benjamin poses for a photo Friday, July 31 in her booth at the Grassy Creek Gem and Mineral Show. The show proceeded despite the ongoing pandemic by utilizing health and safety precautions. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Mitchell County resident and Rocks and Things owner Mabel Benjamin poses for a photo Friday, July 31 in her booth at the Grassy Creek Gem and Mineral Show. The show proceeded despite the ongoing pandemic by utilizing health and safety precautions. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Grassy Creek Gem Show marches on with pandemic modifications

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Parkway Fire and Rescue Department held its annual Grassy Creek Gem and Mineral Show as scheduled this past week in the field above Spruce Pine Chevrolet.
Kendall Chandler, owner and developer of The Quill and Honey, wraps up soap bars to prepare them for sale Friday, July 31 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market at Cross Street Commerce Center. Chandler came to the show from Forks of Ivy. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Kendall Chandler, owner and developer of The Quill and Honey, wraps up soap bars to prepare them for sale Friday, July 31 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market at Cross Street Commerce Center. Chandler came to the show from Forks of Ivy. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Weekend craft market showcases artisans

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The Cross Street Commerce Center was alive with activity Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market.  The event, which was open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The inside of The Event Center sits ready for an event. The Event Center, which is located in Spruce Pine in the building that used to house Mountaineer Auction, offers a large space for parties, banquets and other events. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

The inside of The Event Center sits ready for an event. The Event Center, which is located in Spruce Pine in the building that used to house Mountaineer Auction, offers a large space for parties, banquets and other events. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

The Event Center aiming to become popular local venue

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The building that housed Mountaineer Auction in Spruce Pine has been repurposed into an event hosting space called The Event Center.  Husband and wife Keith and Dawn Johnson have owned the building for several years.
Spruce Pine Town logo

Spruce Pine Town logo

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Appearance Commission moving forward

Cory Spiers
Thursday, February 27, 2020
    SPRUCE PINE – The town of Spruce Pine’s community appearance commission is closer to becoming a reality.  The Spruce Pine Town Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 11, discussed its progress in establishing a local appearance commission.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan listens to staff from the North Carolina Geological Survey talk about landslide mapping capabilities Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals in Spruce Pine. (Submitted)

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan listens to staff from the North Carolina Geological Survey talk about landslide mapping capabilities Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals in Spruce Pine. (Submitted)

NC Environmental Secretary stops in Spruce Pine

Thursday, November 21, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Sec. Michael Regan was in Spruce Pine this past week to conclude a three-day trip to Western North Carolina that included stops in Avery, Mitchell, McDowell and Rutherford counties.

Hale named CEO of Blue Ridge Regional

Thursday, November 21, 2019
SPRUCE PINE – After Blue Ridge Regional Hospital CEO Becky Carter announced she is leaving the hospital in the near future, Mission Health announced Tonia W. Hale, DNP, MAOM, BSN, RN, is replacing her effective Dec. 16.