Author: Mountain Indivisible
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Feb 4, 2026 Meeting video and minutes
Shane Vance candidate for Sheriff Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5SpB1gQwlQ Main Meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coSabaqPweQ Minutes: Jeremy Wise candidate for Commissioner MCAR volunteer opportunities Trash pickup on Feb 16 @ 2pm Bridge occupation Feb 7 @ 2pm No Kings initial discussion
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GMRS Radios
On Jan 10, 2026, I (Michael Harrison) attended a workshop at the Buladean rec center, led by Vicki Carnes AD3i which was a great introduction to General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios and their use in casual and emergency situations. Also, each participant had the opportunity to go home with a radio. The radios used…
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2026 Written Q&A with Cecil Hobson
The following are questions sent to Cecil Hobson, candidate for Mitchell County Sheriff by Jeanne Troeller Sabo, member of Mountain Indivisible followed by his replies to date. Jeanne Troeller Sabo: Cecil Hobson: Question: If a member of your department is accused of misconduct or excessive force, what is your specific protocol for ensuring a fair…
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2026 Written Q&A with Shane Vance
The following are questions sent to Shane Vance, candidate for Mitchell County Sheriff by Jeanne Troeller Sabo, member of Mountain Indivisible followed by his replies to date. Jeanne Troeller Sabo: Shane Vance: General Philosophy on Law Enforcement: In 2001 when I began, Law Enforcement did not face near the scrutiny we do today. The peak…
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2026 Written Q&A with Donald Street
The following are questions sent to Donald Street, candidate for Mitchell County Commissioner by Jeanne Troeller Sabo, member of Mountain Indivisible followed by his replies to date. Jeanne Troeller Sabo: My concerns as a resident are medical access, housing and the replacement of Ingles in the county. Walmart as our only option is worrisome. Power…
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Support resources for cold weather and food insecurity
If you can, contact the following organizations to see if you can help out in some way. Time, $ and material are always appreciated. If there’s an organization that’s missing from the following section, please let us know. Can you help out at the Beacon Center in Spruce Pine over the winter? “We are a…

