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Fannin library closed

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The Fannin County Public Library will be closed until further notice in response to the public healthy emergency of COVID-19. Mountain Regional Library System Director Heath Lee said. “During this time, we ask that all materials currently checked out please not be returned.
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Businesses taking steps in face of COVID-19 threat

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Individuals and business across Fannin County have been affected and chosen to implement a variety of changes amid the threat of COVID-19. Stores, such as Ingles Market and Wal-Mart, have elected to change their hours of operation at this time. Ingles change the store’s hours to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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The News Observer

Fitts, Haight promise close look at purchase

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Two Blue Ridge city council members say they are determined to make sure spending $750,000 is in the best interest of the city. Nathan Fitts and Rhonda Haight agreed last week they won’t vote for buying the Highland Baptist Tabernacle property unless their research proves it is necessary.
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The News Observer

News Observer sets new office hours

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The News Observer will work tirelessly to keep our readers and local residents up to date with the effects of COVID-19, and especially its affects on the local community. An editorial on page A4 today outlines our current plans.  You can reach us as always by telephone or email.
Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Caitlyn Patterson’s patrol car is expected to be a total loss after being rammed last week by a fleeing suspect.

Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Caitlyn Patterson’s patrol car is expected to be a total loss after being rammed last week by a fleeing suspect.

Deputy escapes serious injury when car rammed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
A Morganton man was being held in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center without bond Friday, March 20, after allegedly ramming a deputy sheriff’s patrol car then fleeing from another deputy. Richard Nicholas Head, 29, of 231 Mountain Road, was denied bond by Chief Magistrate Judge Brian Jones.
Hunter Ethan Elliot

Hunter Ethan Elliot

Elliott charged in two-year-old’s death

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Warrants paint a tragic description of the crash that claimed the life of two-year-old Cohen Bryson Sunday, March 15, and a history of drunk driving adds to the tragedy. Warrants charging Hunter Ethan Elliott with the crash include charges of DUI/alcohol and homicide by vehicle in the first degree.
Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson holds this male Golden Retriever mix that was picked up on Galloway Road in Blue Ridge March 11. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a golden coat with eyes to match. View this sweet fella under Animal Control number 098-20.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson holds this male Golden Retriever mix that was picked up on Galloway Road in Blue Ridge March 11. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a golden coat with eyes to match. View this sweet fella under Animal Control number 098-20.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
It’s no secret that dogs are man’s best friend. Head over to Fannin County Animal Control to find yours! Even if you can’t take on the responsibility of a forever friend, Animal Control is always looking for volunteers to help care for these sweet babies.