Mitchell News-Journal

07/11/2025

Do you know someone who may have to cook in their first apartment? The College Cooking Essentials, is a three part Zoom that will focus on what to pack, how to clean, meal prep, and easy sheet pan & protein bowl meals.

Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.

All sessions will be recorded. Register to join us live or to receive the recordings later. Registration is linked in the comments. 👇🏽

07/11/2025

Harvest table - FRIDAY (July 11th)- 4:30 - 6:30 PM
at our garden in Riverside Park

305 Tappan St. - (rain location is Trinity Epicopal Church - 15 Hemlock Ave)

This week we will have lettuce, broccoli, yellow squash, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatillos, bell peppers, and more!

Tell you friends and please remember to bring your bags!

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

Waking up above the clouds in Mitchell County hits different. ⛺

Shoutout to for capturing the magic of mountain mornings on the Roan.

Whether you’re chasing sunrises or campfire stories, there’s no place like this.

07/10/2025

Grab your dancing shoes! Square dance season starts TONIGHT at Geneva Hall! 💃🕺

Join us every Saturday in July & August from 8–11 p.m. for this mountain tradition that’s been going strong since the 1920s. With live music, and event calling by Frank Brown, it’s a night of family-friendly fun you won’t want to miss!

Make it a full evening with dinner at The Chalet before the dancing begins.

07/09/2025

Linc Nolan Bloomfield (age 61) is the individual that law enforcement was contacted about for allegedly shooting into vehicles and hitting vehicles as well. The vehicle involved was a gold-colored Toyota car. Our county has so far charged him with one count of discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle. He has been served this warrant in Avery County. This is still an ongoing investigation by our agency, and I am sure by the other agencies involved. If anyone in Mitchell County feels they were a victim of the occurrence yesterday in Mitchell County, please contact us. It was a miracle of God that no one was seriously injured or killed yesterday.
This person is innocent until proven guilty in court.

07/09/2025

4-H and EFNEP are hosting Cloverbud Cook Camp! This camp is perfect for kids ages 5-7 who are excited to make tasty and healthy snacks, dishes, and drinks!

Ages: 5-7
Cost: $20
Location: Bakersville Fire Department
Register at 10 S. Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705

Space is limited — so grab your apron and sign up soon!

07/09/2025

07/08/2025

With the recent flooding in Texas and from Tropical Storm Chantal in central North Carolina, it has again been demonstrated the vital importance of paying attention to weather forecasts, watches, and warnings. The National Weather Service has been making changes to forecasts in recent years, adding....

07/08/2025

Hot off the presses!

07/08/2025

Thanks everyone for helping Corbin find his people! He’s back home, having learned an important lesson about panicking during storms…