Solomon is a full-blooded Smoke Persian. He allows Mary Marsh to live with him and take care of him.	Brandon Yelton and Byrne Tinney adjust an antenna in preparation for local Amateur Radio Field Day. The Mayland Amateur Radio Club, KK4MAR, were at the Mitchell County Emergency Operations Center in Bakersville June 26-27. Radio Amateurs all across America were on the air practicing emergency preparedness.
Caught in a rare moment of inactivity, Kason is the youngest son of Chris and Misty Hall.	Shadow was found hiding under a truck bedliner when he was just a tiny kitten. Eighteen pounds later he rules the household.

The grand finale at the Red Wilson tribute that Hospice of Mitchell County held  as a fundraiser on May 24, 2004. Photo by Jim Hite.

The Spruce Pine Business Association inducted their new officers on Thursday, July 8 during their monthly meeting. Pictured left to right is new President David Niven of DT's Blue Ridge Java, Vice President Donnie Beard of Southwest Trading Company and Secretary Robin Beard, also of Southwest Trading and outgoing President Dave Lindsey of Breaktime Billiards and Ice Cream.

Bill Smith, who has recently moved to Spruce Pine, shares this fun photo with us. This is Bill parachuting with a little help from his friends.

Tracy and Kayla Cox, honoring their ancestor Pvt. John Cox, Co. K 58th North Carolina Infantry by placing a headstone, which was provided by the Col. John B. Palmer Camp 1946, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Work continues on the sidewalks in downtown Spruce Pine. The sidewalks are being replaced all the way from Bank of America to Blue Moon Books.

A Baptist Builders Group from Hinesville, GA recently came here to help complete a building project for MY Meds Medication Ministry. MY Meds operates a medication assistance program in both Spruce Pine and Burnsville and has moved to this Spruce Pine site that required some modifications. The volunteers worked for a week plus donated $500 towards the building supplies and paid their expenses while here.

WTOE's Steve Murphy (left) and Jim Hite (center)  visit with Oscar (center front) and Vern Coulter. Vern is a big fan of "Murphy In the Morning" and the Bad Joke of the Day. (Left to right) Bob Hensley, Jack Brooks and Carol Owens welcomed everyone to the Mineral and Gem Festival. For more pictures click

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