Mars Hill

A 15-year-old Mars Hill boy and his passenger were taken into custody Wednesday morning following a high-speed police chase that ended when the vehicle crashed in a field.

Appointments for visits can be made by contacting Vicki, activities coordinator, at 768-4964.

About 200 residents and employees were tested by the hospital on July 14 in rapid response to the positive test of a worker who became symptomatic.

Upon notice of the employee’s positive test result, immediate action was taken to test all residents and employees in that facility.

The employee followed all CDC and hospital protocols, including start-of-shift screening and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, said officials.

An 18-year-old man was charged with Operating Under the Influence following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Mars Hill.

No one was seriously injured in a crash involving a state plow truck, three passenger cars and a tractor trailer early Monday morning on U.S. Route 1 in Westfield.

The library will be open 5:00 - 7:30 this evening for Halloween.

The County Federal Credit Union will be breaking ground on its newest branch.

Want to be the first in the country to see the sunrise? Make sure to check your calendar because this location changes throughout the year.