“Here’s a story, but it can’t be printed.” Dan Barron is the Chair of the Mitchell County Historical Society’s board and an ...

New Mayor Beth Holmes and two new Town Council members were sworn in at a Spruce Pine council meeting last week. Tessa Taylor and Larry McKinney (who has served as a council member before ...

In the crowd for Bakersville’s annual Christmas Parade last Saturday were two veterans of the town’s holiday celebrations: ...

The Spruce Pine Town Council devoted the much of its meeting last week to honoring outgoing Mayor Phillip Hise and outgoing Council Member Jackie Rensink, as well as recognizing a number of past le ...

Mitchell County will be officially taking over the local emergency medical service on Tuesday. The county has previously used a private contractor for ambulance services. After the contra... Premium ...

In the lead-up to the Buladean Christmas Parade Saturday, viewers huddled in their cars to avoid the freezing temperatures, ...

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.

(L-R): County Manager Allen Cook, Mitchell County Board of Education Chair Brandon Pitman, North Carolina Senator Ralph Hise, Mitchell County Schools Director of Facilities Kim Hodshon and ...

Mitchell County Recreation Director Brock Duncan (center in purple) goes over the details of the proposed recreation complex in Bakersville as a crowd listens intently Tuesday, May 31 at the ...

Anyone who tuned into the 2020 Masters Tournament this past week at Augusta National Golf Club may have noticed the uniquely-colored sand bunkers on the course.

The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners voted last week to offer the next sheriff a salary commensurate with his or her experience and training. Candidate filing for sheriff and other ...

Mayland Community College staffers and others recently gathered to hear pitches from the three top candidates to replace President John Boyd. Boyd plans to retire, and the Mayland Communi ...