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LeAnn Dockery’s second grade class at Copper Basin Elementary School gather for a photo while Dockery holds Haven Angel, the school’s new pup. Shown are, from left, front, Ethan Hedden, Brody Coleman and Malaney Scoggins; middle, Makenna Stone, EmmaSue Hughes, Dockery and Kallie Mosley; back, Zeke Allen, Edward Cole, Braydon Curtis, Braxton Lisk, Avery Chin, Briar Hicks and Madden Beach.

LeAnn Dockery’s second grade class at Copper Basin Elementary School gather for a photo while Dockery holds Haven Angel, the school’s new pup. Shown are, from left, front, Ethan Hedden, Brody Coleman and Malaney Scoggins; middle, Makenna Stone, EmmaSue Hughes, Dockery and Kallie Mosley; back, Zeke Allen, Edward Cole, Braydon Curtis, Braxton Lisk, Avery Chin, Briar Hicks and Madden Beach.

Haven Angel comes to the rescue at Copper Basin

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
"We had a student that was struggling and having, just having a hard time, and she didn’t really feel like she had a friend or really someone she could really confide in or trust except for a neighbor’s dog,” Copper Basin Elementary School Principal Janessa Nipper said.
Renowned jazz artist Joe Gransden gets down on the trumpet.

Renowned jazz artist Joe Gransden gets down on the trumpet.

Gransden jazz trio to perform

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Renowned jazz artist Joe Gransden and his jazz trio will perform Saturday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT). The performance is a part of BRCT’s Live Music is Better series.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Literacy event to have superhero theme

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Fannin County students, families and community members are invited to immerse themselves in the world of comics, graphic novels, super heroes and super villains at Fannin County High School’s Superhero Literacy Night Thursday, February 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the school’s campus.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Habitat talks homeownership

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
All interested in applying for Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program should attend an orientation meeting Thursday, February 13, at 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. The informational sessions will be held at South State Bank, in the Community Room, 59 Orvin Lance Dr.
Blue Ridge Community Theater has announced the cast of their 20th season main stage show “Four Old Broads.” The cast pictured is as follows, from left, seated, Director Lee Dittman, Norma Bean, Sherry Triebert, Swan McKnight, Toni Creede and Heath Burnett; standing, Cathy Martin, Courtney Thompson, Mel Gordon, Karrie Jones, Mary Encinias and Beth Norton.

Blue Ridge Community Theater has announced the cast of their 20th season main stage show “Four Old Broads.” The cast pictured is as follows, from left, seated, Director Lee Dittman, Norma Bean, Sherry Triebert, Swan McKnight, Toni Creede and Heath Burnett; standing, Cathy Martin, Courtney Thompson, Mel Gordon, Karrie Jones, Mary Encinias and Beth Norton.

Four Old Broads hits the stage

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
“Four Old Broads” is taking the main stage during the Blue Ridge Community Theater’s (BRCT) 20th season. “This rambunctious senior comedy is an absolute riot, a laugh-a-minute comedy with an experienced allstar cast,” said BRCT Production Manager Joseph Nicolella.
Fannin County Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett kneels with this male Bull mix, named Hank. He was picked up on Dillon Road in Morganton December 4 and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet guy sports a brindle coat and is waiting on someone to give him some love. View him under Animal Control number 359-19.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett kneels with this male Bull mix, named Hank. He was picked up on Dillon Road in Morganton December 4 and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet guy sports a brindle coat and is waiting on someone to give him some love. View him under Animal Control number 359-19.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
What many don’t realize is that often dogs are dropped off due to circumstances that are not their fault. Many may already be well mannered and trained, which saves their next parent the hassle. When you adopt a dog, you gain more than a pet.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Noah Sims to cook for St. Anthony fundraiser

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Noah Sims will be doing the cooking as St. Anthony Catholic Church members host a fundraising dinner to help their kids’ church building fund. The spaghetti dinner event will be held Saturday, February 22, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St. Anthony, located at 967 East Main Street in Blue Ridge.
Homestead Hospice of Blairsville presented Earlyne Simmons with a Quilt of Valor for her service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era Friday, January 31. The ceremony was held at the Fannin County Senior Center, where she was surrounded by her family; son and daughter-in-law, Shaun and Tara Simmons; grandchildren, Della, Shaun Jr. and Michael; and relative, Debbie Simmons.

Homestead Hospice of Blairsville presented Earlyne Simmons with a Quilt of Valor for her service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era Friday, January 31. The ceremony was held at the Fannin County Senior Center, where she was surrounded by her family; son and daughter-in-law, Shaun and Tara Simmons; grandchildren, Della, Shaun Jr. and Michael; and relative, Debbie Simmons.

SIMMONS HONORED WITH QUILT

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blues tickets on sale now

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Snack in a Backpack will host their 11th annual “Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge” event Saturday, February 22 at Mercier Orchards from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.