The Mitchell County Historical Society in collaboration with the Wilma Dykeman Legacy presents An Evening with the Author Jo Ann Thomas Croom and Book Signing of her book “No Work in the Grave: Life in the Toe River Valley” Monday, July 11th at 7 pm in the Mitchell County Historic Courthouse in Bakersville. ...(more)
There will be a drive up food pantry at Micaville Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 1 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. It is sponsored by Grassy Creek, Newdale, and Micaville Presbyterian Churches. Just drive up to the side entrance. No information required. ...(more)
The PBR Team Series inaugural season stopped in Tyron June 24th and 25th and will culminate in a team playoff at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas November 4-6, 2022. The league launched with eight founding teams, each scheduled to host in their respective city an annual bull riding event and western lifestyle festival, building excitement and rooting interests in the sport: Ariat Texas ...(more)
Toe River Campground – Friday July 1 There will be a $5 per car charge for non-campers to enter the campground to see the fireworks show at dark. For more information call 828-675-5104. Mt. Mitchell Golf Course – Friday July 1 Fireworks at Dark Spruce Pine – Saturday July 2 Music & Fireworks at the Pine Valley Motel parking lot Marion – Saturday July 2 Parade at ...(more)
Spruce Pine Moose Lodge will be having fireworks Sunday evening, July 3rd and will be grilling hot dogs. Bring a blanket or chair and come eat, socialize and enjoy the fireworks. ...(more)
Looking for a fun night out in Burnsville? Look no further! The Savannah Sipping Society is coming to Parkway Playhouse July 8-16, 2022! This uproarious comedy about four Southern women who have found each other late in life will keep you smiling long past leaving the theater. Directed by Erika Tyner, the women bond over a lifetime of adventures, full drinks, and a newfound determination to ...(more)
Last week the FFA traveled to the 93rd annual North Carolina State FFA Convention and Expo. While there students explored college and career opportunities, met other FFA members from across the state and competed in various competitions. The results from the competitions are as follows. Agscience Fair Agscience fair is an event in which students work to solve an issue in agriculture by using ...(more)
Watauga Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification for Chest Pain by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The certification recognizes health care ...(more)
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of their new Executive Director. Mitchell County, born and raised, Mandi Polly had previously been working as the Chamber’s Member Services Director and most recently, Interim Executive Director, following Patti Jensen’s retirement. Mandi has her bachelor’s in business management from Mars Hill University. She, and ...(more)
On Friday, April 8, The Quartz Corp. (TQC) hosted N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) Commissioner Josh Dobson and Mine and Quarry Bureau Chief William Gerringer for a site tour of their newly renovated mining logistics facility located in Yancey County. The tour highlighted the upgrades to the facility that enhance safety technology and ensure safer working conditions. Gerringer was also ...(more)
