Mining continues to play a role in local economy, with several mica mines in the lower end of the county near Spruce Pine still actively operating.
Her Appalachian children's books, set in the region around Spruce Pine, are famous for the quality of their writing and the subjects that they cover.
On August 4, 2007, the downtown area of Spruce Pine was threatened when an arsonist set fire to several buildings downtown.
Almost three hundred miles from Lejeune, Spruce Pine was where the final leg would begin.
And two, Sylva and Spruce Pine, are located in the western part of the state.
Blue Ridge Community Hospital, also located in Spruce Pine, will partner with this center.
The two remaining sections east and west of Spruce Pine is currently subject to reprioritization.
Mayland Community College also calls Spruce Pine home.
The highway heads north into rural Hawkins County, passing through the community of Spruce Pine.
He is from Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
