Donnie Walter Cook
Donnie Walter Cook, age 68, of Pineola Community, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30th, 2026. He was the son of the late Walter and Martha McKinney Cook. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded
Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Illegal Mining Pollution
An environmental legal group is warning Horizon 30, LLC to stop polluting the Nolichucky River and its tributaries with sediment and toxic mining waste from an illegal site in Mitchell County. The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing
Food Giveaway at Mt. Pleasant Food Pantry
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Food Pantry will be hosting another food giveaway Friday,February 6th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 151 Scronce Creek Road in Burnsville. Anyone who wants the food is welcome to come. Just call 828-536-0130 when you get there to let them know you’re there and someone will load the food in your car without you having to get out of your car. For more information check out their webpage.
Quartz Workers Ask NLRB to Allow Union Decertification Vote
Employees at The Quartz Corp’s Spruce Pine mining operation are challenging a federal labor board policy they say is preventing them from voting to remove a union they no longer support..Workers filed a petition in late 2025
Wrestling Playoff Update
Per changes from the NCHSAA, Mitchell’s 1st and 2nd round Dual Team Playoff matches have been moved to Tuesday, February 10. Match time will be 6pm and the match will be held at Mitchell Middle School. Women’s
McDowell County Major Drug and Firearms Bust
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says a convicted felon is behind bars following a major drug bust. On January 23rd, a sheriff’s office SWAT team executed a drug search warrant at the home of Robert McCoy Bradley
A Black & White Border Collie is Missing
A black and white Border Collie is missing from Cattail and has been missing a couple of days. It answers to the name Butch. If you have any information call 828-284-8452.
Manna Pop-Up Food Pantry
A Manna Pop Up Pantry will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 10am to 11:30 in the parking lot of Newdale Presbyterian Church on 19E. This is sponsored by Grassy Creek, Newdale, and Micaville Presbyterian Churches. All are welcome.
Wrestling DVDs, Jeans, 1995 Mercury, Etc.
For Sale: Wrestling DVDs $12.50 each and other DVDs for $4 and up each… men’s Rocks boots size 13 $85…electric space heater $45…1995 Mercury Grand Marquis: red, runs and drives but needs a lot of work. $1900 or will knock off on price for a good running truck, or van…table-top pot belly grill with 2 bags of charcoal. $87…men’s blue jeans different sizes from 38wx to 42wx $8 each…men’s regular coats sizes Large to XXL. $35 each…Carhartt men’s coat size 42 Tall Large color black. $87…5 pairs of Carhartt men’s pants: 3 pair are size 42×30, and 1 pair size 34×30, and 1 pair size 40×32. $15 each if interested call anytime 828 467 2945. Leave a Message if No Answer
Calvin Wilson
Calvin Wilson, age 84, of South Toe, entered into his eternal reward on January 30, 2026, having faithfully completed his work on this earth. He was welcomed into the throne room of Heaven by his Lord and
Voter Registration Deadline
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is reminding the public, the deadline to register to vote ahead of North Carolina’s 2026 primary election is this Friday at 5 p.m. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.
Reggie Sadler to Lead Worship at Pine Branch Baptist
Pine Branch Baptist Church, located at 48 Church Road, Spruce Pine, NC will have Mr. Reggie Saddler leading in morning worship on Sunday, February 15 at 10:45AM.
Reggie has appeared at the National Quartet Convention and many other such gospel venues including performing on The Gaithers Homecoming. He travels the country, singing gospel music and preaching the gospel.
Everyone is invited to attend.