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Kirby Johnson conserves land while farming it

Seventh-generation farmer Kirby Johnson raises vegetables on around 1,400 acres in Mills River and Florida. [PHOTO BY MARK LEET]

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MossColumn: Growth anxiety blows up primary

Rebecca McCall, presumably with the blessing of the four other county commissioners, took the unusual step of defending the board’s unanimous vote to adopt the 2045 comp plan and to ensure constituents that commissioners can still make changes.   Read Story »

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Mills River council appoints Davis to complete Austin's term

MILLS RIVER — Following the resignation of Mayor pro tem Randy Austin last Thursday, the Mills River Town Council appointed Chae Davis, a former council member and mayor, to serve the rest of his term, which expires in December.   Read Story »

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Updated candidate signup list

Qualifying for local, state and national office ends at noon Friday, Dec. 15. The primary election is March 5 and the general election is Nov. 5.   Read Story »

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House fire claims couple's beagle

MILLS RIVER — A couple lost a two-year-old beagle named Fred in a house fire overnight Monday and the young man who lived there suffered burns when he re-entered the home trying to save Fred, Mills Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Livingston said.   Read Story »

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