From crop dusters to drones, farmers embrace technology
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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On Aug. 3, 1921, Army Air Corps pilot Lieutenant John A.
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County awards rec center bids
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Monday, May 13, 2024
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en bids for the construction of the new Mitchell County Recreation Center in Bakersville.
Northern Lights grace Mitchell
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Monday, May 13, 2024
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Residents across North Carolina experienced a rare celestial treat as the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, became visible on the night of May 10, continuing into the early hours of May 11 and t
Budget talks
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Monday, May 13, 2024
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The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education recently convened for a joint meeting to review and synchronize the financial strategies necessary for the upcoming new middle
Postal transformation
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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Madison Smith
MNJ Intern
The Penland Post Office and General Store is undergoing a remarkable transformation, led by the resilience of a community-driv
Mulch fire contained
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Monday, May 6, 2024
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On Sunday, April 28, a mulch fire occurred at the Wood Waste Recycle Center and McClure Construction and Gravel Yard in Grassy Creek.
Clean it up: Kearns asks town to focus on debris
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Monday, April 29, 2024
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At the Spruce Pine Town Council meeting on April 22, a concerned citizen voiced his frustration over the ongoing issue of dump trucks traveling through the center of town, highlighting safety and c
Guilty plea
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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Ricky McPeters, a 67-year-old resident of Yancey County, entered a guilty plea this last week to two counts of felony death by vehicle along with possession of methamphetamine.
Fire on the Mountain heats up Spruce Pine
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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Rachel Hoskins
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The sounds of metal hitting metal vibrated through the streets of Spruce Pine Saturday morning as the 17
Spruce Pine hosts annual blacksmithing festival
Sarah Quintas - editor@mitchellnews.com
Monday, April 22, 2024
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aturday, April 27, in Spruce Pine, for a unique celebration of blacksmithing artistry at the annual festival organized by Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Craft, Toe River Arts, Haywood C