The army was small, rag tag and ill equipped. Uniforms often consisted of no more than the pants and jackets found in the soldiers’ closets at home, suited for farming but not fighting.

What’s taking so long to fix a dangerous situation? For well over two months a dangerous hole has existed underneath the sidewalk along the west side of Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville.

The beginning of 2020 was a little different than New Years of the past for me. I spent most of New Years Eve at home watching a movie with my fiancé.

The story of Tina Davis and how she was shot seven times by someone who used to be close with her is tragic and horrible. It’s horrible that anyone would have to go through what she did.

Timing is everything. This age-old philosophy covers everything from a pass in a football game to closing a busy street. And it’s such a street closing that raises a huge question right now.

Hi, I’m new here. Sort of. I am new to The News Observer, but I’ve been in the Blue Ridge area for the majority of my 21 years.

I’m a son of the South, the old South.

This description carries with it some very specific principles that are ingrained into everyone who claims this birthright.

Election year has officially arrived. The 2020 preparation process has begun and candidates will officially begin qualifying soon.

Fannin County and the Copper Basin have seen dramatic outward changes over the past 12 months. A tremendous amount of out with the old and in with the new has taken place.

Brian Kemp continues to raise the question, “What is this man doing in public office?”