Mike Galinski, third from left, received a special Award of Appreciation from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for his efforts to help bring the traffic enforcement Quad Network Banquet to McCaysville last week. Also shown are, from left, McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, who presented the award, and Karen Hawkins and Emily Hawkins who manage Galinski’s restaurants and music venue in McCaysville.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association held their opening reception for the Contemporary Southern Folk Art exhibit Saturday, September 4. Artist Kristen Ramsey presented her pieces that are shown hanging on the wall behind her, which she cuts and carves designs out of plywood and paints with enamel.

Veteran law enforcement officer Johnny Scearce, right, was honored for his dedication to the profession by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Presenting his award was McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley.

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This male Catahoula mix was picked up on Madola Road in Epworth August 31. He has a white coat with black spots and one blue and one brown eye. View this good boy using intake number 314-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.