To Mask or Not To Mask?

To Mask or Not To Mask? The Corona Times – June 4, 2020by Brandon Roberts, Mitchell News-JournalThe following post is from the May 20, 2020 edition of the MItchell News-Journal.Editor Brandon Roberts discusses the issue of wearing masks in public.Whether to wear...

The Class of 2020 Returns – May 19, 2020

The Class of 2020 Returns – May 19, 2020 The Corona Times – June 1, 2020Mitchell High’s Class of 2020 is having a unique ending to their public school career. COVID-19 has forced them to finish classes online, and they have missed out on signing senior...

Teachers Respond to COVID-19

Teachers Respond to COVID-19 The Corona Times – May 29, 2020by Steve GunterEven though I have made my career in education and have seen teachers do amazing things every day, I am still astounded—yet not at all surprised—at the resourcefulness and compassion of...

My Thoughts on COVID-19

My Thoughts on COVID-19 The Corona Times – May 28, 2020by Jan Cavanaugh GrahamTrue, I have everything I need right here.  I have my husband and our two dogs. I have 20 acres of land to roam, equipped with all the spring ramps I can possibly consume.  I have a...

Non-Profits Are Hurting

Non-Profits Are Hurting The Corona Times – May 26, 2020by Rhonda GunterThe Mitchell County Historical Society has carried on some semblance of normalcy during these Corona Times.  Our webmaster, David Biddix, is keeping our website up to date, and our office...

Brian Center Parade

Brian Center Parade The Corona Times – May 26, 2020by Juliana Walker, Mitchell News-JournalThis post is courtesy of the Mitchell News-Journal.Residents and nurses at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center in Spruce Pine were showered with support...