We Are Mitchell

Cold Wave Coming - Meteorologist Jason Boyer

The coldest weather in Mitchell County in several years is coming this weekend, with lows near zero and highs in the single digits at least a couple of days the week of January 20, 2025. WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer shares information about what is coming and how you can prepare for the extreme conditions.

Grant Opportunities for Central and Northern Mitchell County - Steve Rowland

Residents and businesses in central and northern Mitchell County have two new opportunities for grants to help rebuild and recover from Helene. Steve Rowland,  Executive Director of the Mayland Business Institute, joins us to talk about these programs and how to apply for them. The deadline for applications in Monday, January 20.

Hazard Mitigation with Brian Haines of North Carolina Emergency Management

Hazard Mitigation is a program that provides grants for homeowners who have had flood damage from Helene. A meeting to discuss the program and help those who want to apply will be held at the Mayland Community College Main Campus in Spruce Pine January 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brian Haines with North Carolina Emergency Management joins us to talk about the program and about the meeting.

Congressman Chuck Edwards

With the start of the new congressional session, Mitchell County moved back into the 11th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Chuck Edwards. Congressman Edwards joins us on this episode to talk about this move along with details on how his office operates, plus shares information on congressional activity, updates on federal help for Helene, and he closes with information on a virtual town hall he is holding online Tuesday, January 14th, inviting residents to join in the conversation.

Chris Burns, Congressman Chuck Edwards’ District Director

Mitchell County moved back into North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District at the first of January, and that means we have a new Congressman (at least for us). Chuck Edwards is now our Congressional Representative, and his office held the first in-county sessions on January seventh. Chris Burns, District Director for Congressman Edwards, joins us on this episode to talk about this change and how Edwards plans to serve our residents in the U.S. Congress.

Mitchell County Town Hall Meeting on January 2, 2025

Mitchell County Government held their second Town Hall Meeting post-Helene on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the old Bowman Middle School auditorium. This episode presents a recording of the general public portion of the meeting, where you can learn more about debris removal, stream cleanup, the mitigation grant program, updates on Spruce Pine water and sewer, and much more.

Kelly Jones - Second Town Hall Meeting on January 2, 2025

Mitchell County Government will hold its second Town Hall meeting post-Helene on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A variety of topics will be discussed, including debris removal, extension of FEMA program deadlines, stream debris, and much more. Kelly Jones of the Mitchell County Public Information Office discusses the meeting and what will take place on this episode.

Kelly Jones - Tourism in Mitchell County Post-Helene

Helene has wreaked havoc on the tourism industry in Mitchell County. Kelly Jones, Mitchell County Tourism Development Authority director, joins us to talk about how this industry was affected by the storm and discusses the steps to bring the visitors back to the county.