“The show must go on” is a classic theatrical motto conveying that, whatever problems or disasters a troupe confronts, the ...

(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 ...

The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting this past week confirmed Bakersville resident Allen Cook as the county’s newest manager.

Candidates Shane Vance and Cecil Hobson discussed the future of the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office at a forum last Thursday. The forum was organized by the Mitchell County Chamber of ...

On the evening before Valentine’s Day Mitchell Middle School became a gathering place for the community as it hosted the community’s inaugural “Night to Shine.” “A Night to Shin ...

The International Space Station may be many miles away, but for Bowman Middle School students, it was closer than ever during the county’s second “Ask an Astronaut” event on Aug. 28.

Mitchell Middle School Miners Wrestling Team recently won its second consecutive Team NC Junior High State Championship Team Title. The Miners placed 12 wrestlers en route to the champion ...

The Mitchell News-Journal welcomed new editor Mariel Williams to its staff last week. Williams is an experienced journalist with a diverse background. Growing up in Yancey County, William’s ...

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.

Rachel Hoskins rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com “I could stand on the sidelines, or I could be here” said 15-year-old Braxton Jarvis, standing in the mi ...

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.

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