Dog Rescued!
Great job Parkway Fire & Rescue for rescuing this dog who was stranded on a ledge above the old McKinney Mine (Emerald Village). After a heroic climb, a very happy dog was paddled across the lake to safety. Mitchell Animal Rescue volunteer Chrissy McVay was able to get this photo.
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CMT Lit Fest Announces Theme
One of the biggest steps of planning for the annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival held each September in Burnsville is the brainstorming and development of the theme and art work that sets the tone for the three day event. This year’s theme, featuring a red combed chicken sporting a luggage tag and a suitcase as she gazes down a dirt road, is “Take Me There.” (more)
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Stroll to Craggy Pinacle
Craggy Pinnacle, with 360-degree views from atop its 5892-foot summit, will be the destination of the May 26 NC High Peaks Sunday Stroll. Participants should meet at 1pm on the Burnsville Town Square for carpooling. We'll enjoy a drive on Forest Service roads and the Blue Ridge Parkway to and from Craggy Pinnacle. The stroll involves a 250-foot elevation gain and is a total of 1-mile in length. We should return to the Town Square by 5pm. Bring good strolling shoes and plenty of water. Contact Jake Blood at 284-6878 for further information or visit our website at www.nchighpeaks.org or follow NC High Peaks on Facebook.
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Community Invited to Micaville Elementary Academic Success Night
Micaville Elementary will be hosting their first “Academic Success Night” to honor alumni graduating seniors at Mountain Heritage High School, and a new generation of Micaville stars, upcoming Kindergartners. This festive afternoon will be held from 4 pm till 7 pm on May 23, 2013, at Micaville Elementary School. Graduating seniors will be honored with a free dinner, with ceremony, recognizing their accomplishment. Guests will enjoy a hot dog cookout, provided by the PTO, Smores with our very own bonfire, carnival games, fun houses, and much more. All upcoming Micaville Kindergartners that attend will receive a free Micaville t-shirt! Come participate in our raffle that includes two tickets to Dollywood, and a drawing for the kids toward a chance to win a basket full of reading and math tools. Admission at the gate: Hot Dog Dinner, $3.00; Hot Dog Dinner with games, $6.00; Game tickets only, $.50 each.
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Rhododendron Pageant Seeking Contestants
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival is currently seeking contestants for this year’s pageant. The pageant will be held on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 in Bakersville, home of Roan Mountain. All contestant applications, photos and fees must be received by May 31, 2013.
The NC Rhododendron Queen will receive a $5000 scholarship. The Junior Queen will receive a $1000 cash scholarship. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the runners up.
Contestants in the Queen division must have graduated high school and be between 17 and 22 years of age as of July 1. These contestants compete in an interview, talent, evening gown and swimsuit competition. Junior Queen contestants must be between the ages of 8 and 12 years of age as of July 1. The Junior Queen competition includes interview, talent, and evening gown. All contestants must be legal residents of North Carolina. Applications are available at http://www.bakersville.com by clicking the Rhododendron Festival link. For questions, please contact Beth Brewer at bethbrewer91@yahoo.com or 828-766-5773.
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Dining and Dancing wit MYMeds June 14th (Details)
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Community Participation in Drug Take Back Day at All Time High
The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force partnering with local law enforcement successfully removed over 100,000 pills from circulation in our two counties during Drug Take Back Day April 27th. “The turnout and support for this event was amazing. It was the most we had collected at a one day event since beginning participation in April of 2011.” says Liz Elkins Yancey (more)
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Summer Resource Guide for Kids (Details)
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6th Annual Hero Day Memorial Day Parade & Bike Ride May 25th! (Details)
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Spaghetti Dinner June 21st
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Tipton Graduates Duke Non-Profit Management Program
Tim Tipton, Executive Director of the Yancey Humane Society earned the Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University in Durham, NC on April 29, 2013. The prestigious program dissects all key areas of the management of nonprofit organizations. Identified areas include: Concepts, Components, and Culture of nonprofits, Grant Writing, Cost Centered Accounting, Program Evaluation for (more)
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Governor Thanks Matt Mitchell at Fundraiser
Governor Pat McCrory had the Director of his Western District Office, Trudi Walend, present a letter to injured State Trooper Matt Mitchell at the Mountain Air Country Club May 4th fundraiser for Mitchell's unpaid medical bills. The letter thanked Mitchell for his service to the State and offered (more)
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TRAC Spring Arts Tour June 7-9
“If you build it, they will come.” The Toe River Arts Council has been cultivating and building the bi-annual Toe River Studio Tours since 1993. And they are coming — visitors from all across the country. This year’s event runs Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, with 67 studios, 12 galleries, and (more)
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Woodcarving Workshop in June
Coming in June from Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, 9am-4pm, one of America's most recognized and respected carvers Tom Wolfe presents a special WOODCARVING WORKSHOP. Participants will carve a character in wood. Starting with a sawn-out block, choose and carve a character such as a fisherman, mountain man, Santa Claus, or try a walking stick top. Emphasis will be on proportion, detail, and expression. Students will learn about tools and techniques from a master carver. Some carving experience is recommended. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity spend three days working and learning with a master carver and author of 35 books on the subject. Class is limited to 12. $175 [includes all materials]
All classes are held at the Arts Resource Center (ARC) above the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery at 269 Oak Avenue. For more information or to register, please call 828-682-7215.
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Car Show June 1st
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You Make A Difference Awards
On Thursday, April 25, the Rotary Club of Spruce Pine presented two You Make a Difference awards. Club President, Reid Duncan, says that the club’s recognition of Mitchell High School students and the presentation of the “You Make A Difference” Awards are his favorite Rotary (more)
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Kitten Season Here--Spay/Neuter, Special on Older Cats
The “Kitten Season” has begun, according to staff at Avery County Humane Society. “Recently, we have had dozens of calls from people wanting to drop off unwanted kittens,” said Charlene Calhoun, shelter manager. “Yes, the kittens are cute, but having so many of them means that people often overlook the older cats,” Calhoun added. Often, an (more)
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Jessica Calderwood Featured at Penland Gallery
Penland Gallery presents an exhibition of new work by artist Jessica Calderwood from May 3 through June 16. The show will include jewelry, collage, wall pieces, and sculpture. Calderwood is an image maker, jeweler, and sculptor who works in enamel on metal and mixed-media collage. The work at the Penland gallery combines floral and botanical forms with human forms to create ambiguous narrative (more)
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4H Summer Camp Program
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Mitchell High Greenhouse Sales
Greenhouse sales at Mitchell High will start May 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. May 4th will be the first Saturday the greenhouse will be open from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The following items may be bought at the Mitchell High School greenhouse. (more)
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Support Relay for Life, Win a Kindle!
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Blacksmith Festival
In spite of a rainy day te Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival was held Saturday in Spruce Pine. Volunteer blacksmiths from Penland School constructed the rail for Main Street Central Park during the event. (more photos)
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Be Aware, Don't Share!
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New Website Promotes Burnsville
For many businesses, creating a website and keeping it up to date is an expensive and time-consuming proposition.
Burnsville and Yancey County businesses now have the opportunity to be part of an exciting new online venture that promotes businesses, services and nonprofits; and makes finding them - and what they have to offer - easier for residents and (more)
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class
Are You Looking for a Better Way to Manage Your Arthritis Pain? The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program can help! Developed by physical therapists specifically for people with arthritis, this low-impact, joint-safe exercise program has been documented to help decrease arthritis pain and relieve stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of (more)
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Rotary Welcomes New Members
On Thursday, April 11, Joe Montgomery presided over the induction ceremony, as the Rotary Club of Spruce Pine welcomed their newest members: Myron Hall, sponsored by Mike Tollison; Chuck Shelton, sponsored by Reid Duncan; and Tina White, sponsored by Bill Carson. Myron Hall, a Therapist, recently presented a program about his work with children in Mitchell County. Chuck Shelton is the (more)
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Agencies Collaborate to Serve Families In Need, You Can Help
The Summer Food Program is a collaborative effort that provides a healthy, home delivered food boxes every other week throughout the summer months. In order to maximize limited resources, various volunteers and agencies are working together to make this happen. Reconciliation House will be purchasing the food in bulk and coordinating the assembly of the boxes. Dig In! Community Garden and (more)
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Emergency Management Drill Held
The aftermath of a simulated earthquake was held at the old Henredon Furniture Plant in Spruce Pine. The drill was held April 26-29th. Pictured is Congressman Mark Meadows who stopped by on Monday morning. Over 800 particpants engaged throughout the exercise. (more)
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Mitchell County Transportation
Mitchell County Transportation recently held first aid training for the drivers with Tony Hoover. Also they have a new van and recntly took seniors from Mountain Opportunity Center to the Special Olympics in Boone where they got a gold medal in soccer. (more)
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Seeking Saved Seeds for Summer Program
Yancey County Schools’ GEAR UP program is looking for rare and saved seeds that have been passed down among local families through the generations. This summer, GEAR UP will be holding a camp in which students will plant, tend, and harvest their own school gardens. We’d like to plant some seeds that have been saved and passed down by people in this area. If you have seeds you’d be willing to donate, please contact Dora Smith (828-284-9536) or Eric Klein (828-284-9914).
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Group Study Exchange
The Rotary Club of Spruce Pine hosted a Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from India, March 30-April 2. This team has been visiting other Rotary clubs in District 7670 (Western NC). T he Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange (more)
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Substance Abuse Resource Guide
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Substance Abuse Task Force Meeting for Church Leaders and Members
Graham Children’s Health Services and the Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force (MYSATF) will be holding a workshop in May for local church members, youth leaders and pastors to learn more about positive youth development from a faith-based perspective. Positive youth development moves beyond the “just say no” approach to helping youth identify all of the things to which (more)
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