HICKORY — At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical Storm Helene to April 7.

Kiesa Kay MNJ Correspondent The 17th annual Highland Challenge Wrestling Tournament graced Mitchell High School on Saturday ...

Noreen Nickolas MNJ Correspondent It took several months after Helene to remove trees from 14 buildings, repair roofs, and ...

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Spruce Pine last week to meet with small business owners and learn ...

Mariel Williams [email protected] A brush fire held up traffic on N.C. Highway 226 near Sibelco last Wednesday. This was one of several... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.

Mariel Williams [email protected] The Spruce Pine Town Council voted last week to hire Christy Young as the town finance officer. Y ...

Mariel Williams [email protected] Mitchell County is extending its contract with Southern Disaster Recovery and adding a contract with CrowderGul ...

Noreen Nickolas MNJ Correspondent Despite the massive losses, the difficult task of raising restoration funds, and concerns about future flooding, ...

Mariel Williams [email protected] The Spruce Pine Town Council has tentatively approved plans for an Oliver Anthony concert on Lower Street ...