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Fannin school lunch prices up

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Fannin County school lunch prices have increased by $0.10 this year. Elementary school lunches will be $2.35, and middle and high school lunches will be $2.60. The reduced student lunch price will remain at $0.40. Breakfast for all students will also remain free.
People started gathering around with their favorite drink and waited for the show to start at the Freedom For Fido fundraiser Thursday, July 23. Shown are, from left, Joe Lerro, Denice Vogel, Patsi Brantley and Ed Brantley.

People started gathering around with their favorite drink and waited for the show to start at the Freedom For Fido fundraiser Thursday, July 23. Shown are, from left, Joe Lerro, Denice Vogel, Patsi Brantley and Ed Brantley.

Freedom for Fido fundraiser draws crowd

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
RIGHT: Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees John Turner was selected to serve as chairman during the board’s quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.

RIGHT: Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees John Turner was selected to serve as chairman during the board’s quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.

VanOrsdal remembered, library board has vacancies

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees remembered member Rita VanOrsdal, selected a new chairman and discussed a lack of funding from the city of McCaysville during their quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.
This female mix, found on Skeenah Gap Road in Morganton July 21, will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She is very calm and has a short, black coat. View her using intake number 210-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

This female mix, found on Skeenah Gap Road in Morganton July 21, will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She is very calm and has a short, black coat. View her using intake number 210-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The black beauty shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This gal is medium in size, and she has a short, black coat with amber colored eyes. She seems to be a good girl. Interested in adding this sweet girl to the family?
Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick celebrated 70 years of marriage Wednesday, July 1.

Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick celebrated 70 years of marriage Wednesday, July 1.

Bob, Lydia Kilpatrick look back on 70 years of marriage

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Life-long residents of the Copper Basin, Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick, recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary. On Wednesday, July 1, the couple celebrated this milestone, which represents the 70 years the two have dedicated to one another.
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Copperhill approves balanced budget

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Copperhill officials approved a balanced budget for the 2021 fiscal year during their regular meeting Monday, July 20. Mayor Kathy Stewart was pleased saying it is a “very successful budget.” The budget includes an expense reduction for employee uniforms and an increase in employee insurance.
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Fannin assessors budget asks for $765,449

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Assessors approved a projected 2021 budget request with expenditures listed at $765,449.60 Tuesday, July 21, before sending it to county Finance Director Robin Gazaway. The 2021 projected budget is an increase from last year’s budget of $702,443.
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Polk schools offer alternatives for students

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
With Copper Basin schools set to resume Monday, August 10, it is important for parents and guardians to know they have options. The Polk County School System has given parents the option to send their children to “regular school,” “remote school” or home school.
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Holly Smith named at CBHS

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Holly Smith has been chosen to replace former Copper Basin High School (CBHS) Principal Tim Kidd. Kidd is the new principal at South Polk Elementary. “I am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve as principal at Copper Basin High School,” Smith said in a statement.