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

Chuck Edwards presented the Spruce Pine Town Council with a ceremonial $4 million check for water infrastructure last week.

At a recent meeting, the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners received an update on hurricane recovery on national forest lands and learned that the county’s audit produced a clean result.

The North Carolina Department of Justice and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality have filed new court documents in their ongoing complaint against the Horizon 30 mining operation in ...

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.

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 ...

Six candidates will appear on this year’s ballot as options for the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners: Lee Ellis, Jan Hamilton, Bill Hoag, Harley Masters, Ron McKinney and Dale Blevins.

Mariel Williams editor@mitchellnews.com As Nick Whitson walks through his family’s flood-devastated properties in Green Mountain, a question recurs: Wh ...

Significant changes are coming to Upper Street in downtown Spruce Pine. Gregg and Lisa Henline, longtime owners of Southwest Trading Company, recently retired, leaving a prime business location open.

Mitchell High School senior Tyler McKinney, seated, announced his plans to play football at Gardner Webb University after graduation with a ceremonial signing Friday, Feb. 14, in the Mitchell High ...

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 ...