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I recently came across this photo of Harley Masters, County Commissioner for Mitchell County, NC. There has been a lot going around about people being kicked out of their tiny homes, and she addresses that issue in a Facebook post that I’ve also shared. Basically, she states no one has been kicked out, they’re just not allowed to move in because of “code”. Now if anyone has ever dealt with county building inspectors you know they’re typically bottom feeders, sent to extort money from citizens and contractors. With that being said, when an emergency happens that has devastated a community, and they need all the help they can, hiding behind ridiculous code is a cowardly, evil, move. People can’t live in sheds because it might not be safe, so put em out in the cold because that’s much safer? How many times have local governments completely ignored the constitution when they want to enforce one of their edicts? Look no further than Covid for a plethora of examples. When it suits them you can bet your last dollar they’ll skirt the law. Bottom line is the government is not your friend. Not local, not state, and certainly not federal. This is not a good person, nor is anyone who is enforcing this, and I don’t care what excuses they come up with. They can give their community a chance, they simply choose not to.

An update on supplies and donations for Mitchell County NC: SUPPLIES The distribution centers are incredibly stocked with supplies. Please visit these locations and get what you need! They have food, water, diapers, formula, clothing, pet supplies, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and much more. These resources are available to you, for free! DONATIONS With that said, our community has been so blessed by the generosity of others that WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AND DONATIONS at this time. That may sound odd when our community still needs assistance, but our schools and storage facilities are at capacity and our volunteers are overwhelmed. Until more supplies are picked up by residents, we do not have capacity for more supplies. (What a great problem to have!) For anyone wishing to donate, please consider donating to other counties in need. There may come a time when we will need more resources. Please monitor this Facebook account for the latest information. DISTRIBUTION CENTERS Residents, please visit these distribution centers to pick up supplies: - Gouge Elementary School (Bakersville) - Roan Mountain Baptist Church (Bakersville) - Beans Creek Baptist Church (Buladean, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - Buladean Community Center - Dwight Thomas Store (Glen Ayre) - Little Rock Creek Baptist Church (Glen Ayre) - Bear Creek Baptist Church (Ledger) - Mitchell Middle School (Ledger) - Old Poplar School (Poplar) - Bethel Baptist Church (Spruce Pine) - Spruce Pine First Baptist Church - Tractor Food & Farms (Spruce Pine) - Pine Branch Baptist Church (Spruce Pine) - Walmart Parking Lot - Ground Force Humanitarian Aid (Spruce Pine) - Spruce Pine United Methodist Church - Check with your local fire department for supplies. MITCHELL COUNTY RESIDENTS go get what you need👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽