Forty former research chimpanzees will have a new home in permanent sanctuary as Project Chimps announced the completion of its fifth and largest chimpanzee house called, “The Chateau.”
The tale of many dogs who’ve had to survive on the streets don’t end well. But one tale, Lacey’s tale, now has a happy ending.
The City of Blue Ridge, in their regular monthly meeting October 8, took action on the 2019 Proposed millage rate, the 2020 budget, an ordinance, road abandonments, purchasing approvals and personn
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners heard budget requests from select department heads and elected officials Wednesday, October 9.
McCaysville City Council members agreed to buy a leaf vacuum for $7,800, but tabled a request to provide much needed space for the police department.
Fannin County Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff requested that the county purchase a 2019 LeeBoy tar trailer for $13,600 at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, October 8.
Polk County commissioners approved a plan that they hope will cut the county’s sanitation price by roughly $200,000 a year.
Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Sergeant J.K. Davenport is urging residents with unwanted prescription medications to take advantage of the U.S.
Fannin County Fire Chief Larry Thomas is requesting that the county hire 12 full-time, paid firefighters next year, during his department’s budget hearing with the Board of Commissioners Wednesday,
Russell Johnson was honored by friends and coworkers with a retirement celebration Sunday, October 13, 37 years after beginning his career in law enforcement.