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Early voting continues as Fannin readies for election day
Sydney Criteser
Fannin County voters have a few more days to cast their ballots early in the 2020 General Election.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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McCaysville council agrees to buy police vehicles
Mollie Morrow
In an unanimous vote, McCaysville City Council members agreed to purchase two new Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for the police department during a special called meeting Wednesday, October 21.
The vehicles come fully equipped for $46,995 each.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
A diagram of the future octagon pavilion at McCaysville City Park is shown.
McCaysville park plans unveiled
News Staff
Zachary Welch, chairman of the McCaysville Revitalization Committee, provided the council a packet outlining the plans for the city park Tuesday, October 13.
The plans include refurbishing the existing maintenance and storage building and incorporating four pavilions throughout the park.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The News Observer
No special events in Blue Ridge
Mollie Morrow
There will be no special events within the City of Blue Ridge until further notice.
The decision came during a special called meeting Tuesday, October 20, in which some members did not realize events were still being allowed.
“There’s something booked in the park tomorrow?
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Panter padlocks playground
Mollie Morrow
Blue Ridge City Councilman Mike Panter chained up the downtown park playground Wednesday, October 21, restricting access to visitors, without council approval.
“I felt like I could not put the kids at risk over the next three or four weeks even though everybody wants it to stay open,” he said.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The News Observer
Blue Ridge places moratorium on CBD construction
Mollie Morrow
The City of Blue Ridge placed a moratorium on all projects, with the intent of building over 45 foot, within the Central Business District (CBD) during a special called meeting Tuesday, October 20.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Holiday event vital to Family Connection funding
Glenn Harbison
Fannin County Family Connection is in need of financial help, and to combine that need with kicking off the holdiay season, has scheduled an event to kick off the holiday season.
“Holiday Sip, Skate and Stroll” will be held Saturday, December 5, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and INOLA Blue Ridge.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Lori Sue Andre
Trio of suspects face gang, drug charges
Glenn Harbison
Allegations of gang and drug related activities have resulted in charges against two Louisiana men and a Fannin County woman.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Fannin County High School Freshman Brisa Lopez-Garcia displays her Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) shadow box during the Signing Ceremony.
Five FCMS students join elite group of scholars
Sydney Criteser
Five Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) students became the sixth group of students from the Fannin County School System to become Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholars during a socially distanced REACH Signing Ceremony Wednesday, October 21.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The News Observer
Hearing back on for 83-home plan
Mollie Morrow
The Blue Ridge Planning Commission may finally hear the request to rezone a 14.15 acre tract of land off of Appalachian Highway.
The request was originally made by Johnnie Hastings of Integrity Development Group, LLC.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020