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Press Release from Mitchell Athletics Brock Duncan has been officially hired as the new M.H.S. track coach. He has replaced Charlie Snyder who has been the head track coach for several years. Duncan had been the assistant...Read More
This is an exciting time for our community. As the Yancey County Board of Education searches for a new school superintendent, one of the first tasks is to determine the qualities desired by the school board, school...Read More
Summer Wilson makes Deans List at Brevard College. She is the daughter of Shane and Vanessa Wilson. She’s a 2018 graduate of Mountain Heritage, is studying pre med, will be playing softball for Brevard, and is slated...Read More
Mars Hill University has scheduled a full day of events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, 2019. Classes are canceled for students, with a series of educational and service activities happening...Read More
Mars Hill University rings in the new year with new leadership on its governing body. The university’s board of trustees begins 2019 with a new chair in Linda Judge-McRae and new vice-chair in Mike Kelly. The slate...Read More
On Monday, October 15th, Yancey County Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton released the following information: After 34 years working in public education, it is time for me to retire and make room for someone new. I will be...Read More
Last week, Toe River Arts brought up-lifiting stories of self-esteem, inner power, and respect to the middle schools in both Yancey and Mitchell counties. In gymnasium bleachers and in auditorium seats, students sit rapt as they listened...Read More
At a specially-called meeting on March 19, the Yancey County Board of Education made the decision to close and consolidate Bee Log Elementary School into Bald Creek and Clearmont Elementary Schools. After reviewing the impact study as...Read More
Historian Jessica Bandel and U.S. Rep. David Price will present lectures in the spring 2018 Presidential Lecture and Performance Series at Mars Hill University. Bandel will speak Thursday, March 22, on the topic of “North Carolina and the...Read More
Art work created by students from pre-K through high school in Mitchell County is currently showcased at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, located at 269 Oak Avenue, until March 17. A free reception is planned from 4 to 6pm on Friday, March...Read More
Seven students from the Mountain Heritage High School Music Department were invited to participate in the 2018 Mars Hill University Choral Festival. This past fall, nearly 800 students from across the state auditioned to earn a spot...Read More
The eighth grade from Cane River Middle School in Burnsville, N.C., visited Mars Hill University today. The students spent some time on campus, ate in the cafeteria, toured the Rural Heritage Museum, and even browsed the MHU...Read More
For this rural community to thrive, our children must thrive. Rural Education Partners builds relationships throughout our community. We help our partners bring their resources together in creative ways so our children can thrive in the place we...Read More
