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New ambulance to get $12,800 springs

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to have liquid springs placed on the county’s most recently delivered ambulance for $12,800 in order to alleviate stretcher loading issues EMA employees are currently experiencing.
The City of Copperhill held a reception to swear in the newly elected council Monday, November 16 at Copperhill City Hall. Shown are, from left, Alderman Charles Burnette, Mayor Kathy Stewart, City Recorder Amber Brooks, Alderman and Vice Mayor Scott Brooks, Aldermen Horace D. West and Cecil Arp.

The City of Copperhill held a reception to swear in the newly elected council Monday, November 16 at Copperhill City Hall. Shown are, from left, Alderman Charles Burnette, Mayor Kathy Stewart, City Recorder Amber Brooks, Alderman and Vice Mayor Scott Brooks, Aldermen Horace D. West and Cecil Arp.

New Copperhill council meets, appointments made to positions

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
City of Copperhill newly elected council members met to perform their first meeting Monday, November 16. Mayor Kathy Stewart, serving a second term, briefed council members on the requirements of sitting on the council.
The News Observer

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McCaysville council votes to buy trucks, police equipment

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
McCaysville City Council members have agreed to buy two trucks, voted for spending power for three city officials, approved Christmas incentives, and agreed to look into expanding office space and staff at city hall. The actions came during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, November 10.
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East Polk Library faces financial challenge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Deborah Williams told Polk commissioners that  the county’s library board is in a desperate financial situation. Williams spoke to the commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday, November 19, at the county courthouse in Benton.
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Nightly rental request to be heard

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A request to obtain a Special Land Use Permit to allow nightly rentals at 529 E. 2nd Street, Blue Ridge, will be heard by the Blue Ridge Planning Commission Tuesday, December 1. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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News Observer named Best of CNI

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The News Observer has been named the Best of Community Newspapers, Inc. (CNI) and also honored for having the Best Overall Design. The awards were announced recently when CNI’s owners and other company leaders met with publishers from all the company’s 27 newspapers for their annual conference.
The site plan for the proposed luxury, townhome community along Appalachian Highway is shown.

The site plan for the proposed luxury, townhome community along Appalachian Highway is shown.

Townhome plan clears first hurdle

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Blue Ridge Planning Commission recommended that the rezoning request of 14.15 acres along Appalachian Highway be approved with a number of  requirements during a meeting Tuesday, November 17.