A murder warrant has been issued for Henry Paul Deyton in connection with the death of Emma Gibbs Deyton. The Yancey County ...

The Mitchell Mountaineers closed out their regular season with an explosive 63-14 victory over the Avery Vikings on Friday night. It was a statement win on Senior Night, setting the tone ...

Beginning in 2015, Mayland Community College’s early Halloween festival, Spooktacular, has welcomed children. The inspiration ...

Old Crow Medicine Show, along with Bandana Rhythm, took the stage at the Hilloween’s 2025 Benefit Concert, playing fan favorites such as “Wagon Wheel” to the many in attendance recently. ...

A Bakersville girl was found in Ohio after an Amber Alert was issued for her over the weekend. The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office said that the missing 15-year-old had been found in a ...

Kiesa Kay MNJ Contributor Downed telephone poles, uprooted trees, smashed refrigerators, broken beams – much debris from Hurricane Helene remains ...

The Mitchell High School Mountaineers claimed victory over the Madison High School Patriots Friday. The final score was 47-31 ...

Ghosts, goblins and princesses will be wandering the streets of Spruce Pine on Friday as Downtown Spruce Pine hosts the annual trick-or-treating event. Festivities will get underway at 4 p.m. and e ...

Bakersville residents have four options for the two available seats on the Bakersville Town Council this coming Tuesday. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The polls will be open from 6:30 ...

The Spruce Pine election next Tuesday features two open Town Council seats and a new mayor — all uncontested races. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and the polls will be open from 6:30 ...

BAKERSVILLE — After newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Harley Masters made history on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3, her instant reaction was that of surprise.