On Thursday, April 11th, students from Mrs. Stephanie McClellan’s Food and Nutrition II – Honors class provided a taco bar for Deyton Elementary’s “Let’s Glow Party” Parent Night. The high school students spent two days prior preparing food, and some also served the food to students and parents during the event. Special thanks to Rhonda Murphy, Deyton ...(more)
A narcotics investigation that started in October of last year lead to drug charges on March 28th by Detective Richard Pittman with the McDowell County Drug Enforcement Department. High drug activity was reported at residence in Marion prompting the McDowell County Drug Enforcement Detectives and SWAT team members from the Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department to execute a search ...(more)
Mitchell High FCCLA and Child Development students volunteered on Saturday morning, April 13th, to help with Child Fest hosted at Mitchell High School. These students helped with the train rides, teddy bear clinic, raffle, face painting, magic show, and various other activities presented by the BRPC. The Child Fest is a wonderful community service event that is attended by hundreds of children ...(more)
An exhibition of Appalachian drawings opens in the Owen Gallery at Toe River Arts in Spruce Pine on April 26, 2024 and will run through June 1, 2024. Entitled A Nearly Concealed Heart, this collection of drawings speaks to the unfeigned lived experiences of Appalachians and acts as a salve to and a relief from the fixed ideas that often obscure the many and varied realities of this ...(more)
Soaky Mountain Waterpark officials today announced its 50-acre waterpark, located at 175 Gists Creek Road, will officially open for the 2024 season on May 11 and 12, and then daily starting May17. A season pass holder celebration is planned for Friday, May 17 from 10 am to 6 pm. All pass holders who purchase a 2024 souvenir cup will receive free Coke product refills for the day. Pass holders ...(more)
