Local

Hope, self worth come with GED

Body

Area resident Christy Thomas accomplished a life long goal of obtaining a GED (General Education Degree) from Blue Ridge’s Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) and with it came a renewed sense of ho

Lawsuit against Weaver dismissed

Body

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, ending a court case that has lasted over a year and a half.

Adopt A Pet

Body

In the past week, officers brought in ten dogs. One dog was reclaimed and one was adopted. Two were transfered to Doggone Rescue and another was transfered to Puppy Mutts Rescue. 

Chimps move into new home

Body

Forty former research chimpanzees will have a new home in permanent sanctuary as Project Chimps announced the completion of its fifth and largest chimpanzee house called, “The Chateau.”