Spruce Pine sported two “semi-pro” teams from the 1930’s through the 1950’s in both baseball and basketball. These teams provided entertainment for not only Spruce Pine, but for the surrounding counties as well. The teams played at Deyton Field, which is now Spruce...
Following Rules in Phase 2 The Corona Times – July 13, 2020by Rhonda GunterSince North Carolina moved into Phase 2 of its Covid-19 guidelines the first of June, some restrictions have eased. Those most affecting me apply to restaurants, church, and beauty...
The first large bell in Bakersville is the one in the Historic Courthouse today, which, we are told, was the one that rang from the belfry of the first Mitchell County Courthouse built in 1868. Photos of the 1868 courthouse show clearly a belfry and the design of the...
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