A Mitchell County citizen is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individual(s) connected with the burning of the Mitchell County Mobile Recycling Truck. The incident occurred around 5:20 am on the morning of February 12, 2024. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office at ...(more)
Parkway Playhouse Junior is thrilled to present the first production of their 2024 season, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition! This family-friendly musical will make you want to put on your dancing shoes and boogie! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their ...(more)
Mitchell County Schools Middle School students from Bowman and Harris recently participated in the annual Students @ Work Day. Students spent the day learning about their parents and guardians career’s. Mitchell County Schools CTE and the NC Business Committee on Education promote the Students @ Work initiative in March each year to increase career awareness. Students were able to sign ...(more)
Welcome to this week’s Friday Focus, where we shine a light on a selection of resources, insights, and tools specifically curated for professionals who work in the field of aging and adult services. Agency Spotlight: Mitchell County Adult Protection Multidisciplinary Team Situated in western North Carolina, Mitchell County boasts a tight-knit community dedicated to the well-being of its ...(more)
(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Arrest: Jeremy Brandon Huskins, 40 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Huskins for felony, probation violations. He was issued $10,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 4/29/2024. Samuel Adam Hoilman, 36 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam ...(more)
On April 3rd–6th, six students from Mitchell High School’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals Student Organization) traveled to Greensboro to compete and engage in leadership opportunities at the NC HOSA State Leadership Conference. Students participated in Competitive Events, Amanatage Tournament, Health Career Expo, Professional Networking, Educational Symposia, and a HOSA ...(more)
During my first hearing as a Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra about the Biden administration’s proposal to expand the mandatory side of the federal budget. Mandatory funding is money that does not have to receive congressional approval through the annual appropriations process, which means less oversight on how ...(more)
