The Mitchell County Historical Society wants to give a big shoutout to Jacob Gortney, a first-year teacher in Mitchell County Schools. He has been snapping photos all around the county of closed signs and blocks due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Today, we feature a second set of images from Jacob (along with the Walmart restrictions sign I mentioned in yesterday’s post) to document the increasing seriousness of the situation.
Jacob grew up in Bakersville and is passionate about history. He enjoys reading and studying local history. A 2015 graduate of Mitchell High, Jacob attended UNC-Asheville and graduated in 2019 with a degree and history and 6-12 teaching licensure. He currently teaches in the alternative school at Mitchell High School.
Jacob notes: on March 25, Governor Cooper ordered all barber shops and salons to close at 5:00. On March 27, Governor Cooper issued a statewide lockdown with the exception for essential travel only. These images were taken around the time of those announcements.
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You will note a series of numbers contained in the blog. They document the spread of virus through confirmed cases by the federal Centers for Disease Control and by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. These are the official totals provided by state and local government at the date of the post and do not include estimates or cases not confirmed by these agencies. This is our effort to provide an accurate gauge of confirmed virus spread as it continues during the pandemic.
Governor Roy Cooper addresses North Carolina citizens.
Sign at Walmart in Spruce PIne entrance listing items that are restricted.
Grassy Creek Clothing, Spruce Pine
Governor Cooper ordered barbers, beauty, & nail salons closed for 30 days. This is A Cut Above in Bakrsville.
Deluxe Barber Shop in Bakersville
Grassy Creek Barber Shop, Spruce Pine
Hair Craft Salon, Spruce Pine
Pro Nails, Spruce Pine
The Bakersville Clinic closed for cleaning and is scheduled to open again April 2, 2020.
County Government building are now closed to foot traffic. Here is the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department in Bakersville.
The Mitchell County Tax Office in Bakersville
The NC License Tag Office, Spruce Pine
The Mitchell News-Journal office is closed with the staff teleworking.
Bowman Middle School gym is now closed to public use.
The gates at Mitchell High School in Ledger are closed.
Mitchell High School sign with a positive message.
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