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Ducktown Christmas set Dec. 5

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Christmas in Ducktown is sure to bring cheer Saturday, December 5. With live music beginning at 4 p.m. and a parade at 6 p.m., the evening will be full of Christmas spirit. Local businesses will provide free refreshments, including, but not limited to, coffee and hot chocolate, beginning at 5 p.m.
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The News Observer

Copperhill parade December 5

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Join the Copperhill Kiwanis Club for their 99th annual Christmas parade Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m. This year’s theme aims to honor first responders with the theme being “American Heroes Christmas.” The parade will commence from Steve Taylor Ball Field on West Tennessee Avenue.
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The News Observer

Humane society event Dec. 1

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s Giving Tuesday event is December 1 at 8 a.m. To participate, visit their Facebook page that day and make a donation. In the past, Facebook has agreed to match funds raised up to a certain amount. Last year, that number was $7 million.
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The News Observer

St. Luke’s bazaar slated December 5

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar is coming up and will take place Saturday, December 5. The event, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, will feature an outdoor Christmas Market under cover in the open air as well as the indoor shopping in the church’s social hall.
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The News Observer

Mt. Moriah hosts drive-thru nativity

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church will hold a live nativity drive-thru for members of the community again this year. Folks will have the opportunity to view the live event Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.
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The News Observer

Light Up Blue Ridge starts Nov. 27

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Blue Ridge residents and visitors still have the opportunity to shop locally, enjoy strolling entertainment and food vendors, visit with Santa and more during this year’s Light Up Blue Ridge celebration.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation asked the Fannin County School System to conduct an investigation into Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer after seeing a Twitter post from the Fannin County football team with a video of the “Postgame victory and prayer.”

The Freedom From Religion Foundation asked the Fannin County School System to conduct an investigation into Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer after seeing a Twitter post from the Fannin County football team with a video of the “Postgame victory and prayer.”

Coach’s prayer brings “unconstitutional” allegation

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County School System intends to meet with all Fannin County High School coaches to discuss issues related to the First Amendment after the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) contacted the system regarding Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer.
This male, Bulldog mix was picked up in Morganton October 16. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He is very well behaved. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This male, Bulldog mix was picked up in Morganton October 16. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He is very well behaved. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The big, Bulldog mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This guy is large and in charge and would make a great companion. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He was picked up in Morganton October 16.