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CBES to host art festival

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Copper Basin Elementary School will be hosting the Nillie Bipper Art and Craft Festival, Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 3, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 266 Cougar Drive in Copperhill, Tennessee. Patrons can expect free admission, door prizes, shopping and food.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Federal judge’s ruling parallels JQC decision

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The dismissal of a federal lawsuit against Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit that accused her of retaliatory prosecution violating the First Amendment parallels a decision issued by Georgia’s Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) involving the same...
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The News Observer

Two charged with meth trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A routine traffic stop Saturday night, October 12, resulted in drug trafficking and other charges against two individuals. Daryl Gene Ankney, 37, of Chestnut Gap Road, Blue Ridge, and Krystal Ann Pierce, 31, homeless, Morganton, are both charged with drug trafficking in methamphetamine.
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The News Observer

Safe zones slated Oct. 31

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Fannin and Polk County trick-or-treaters have the opportunity to attend one of the three Halloween safe zones offered October 31. The Halloween safe zone candy walk in McCaysville/Copperhill will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in McCaysville/Copperhill and will take place rain or shine.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Water in Bluebird to be shut off

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Fannin County Water Authority will officially turn water off in the Bluebird project area Thursday, October 31. This decision came during the authority’s regular meeting Wednesday, October 16.
Little Red Riding Hood, Claire, and Big Bad Wolf, Mila, took a break and were all smiles during the annual Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday, October 19. Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirits for the annual event that included a parade and dock diving dogs.

Little Red Riding Hood, Claire, and Big Bad Wolf, Mila, took a break and were all smiles during the annual Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday, October 19. Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirits for the annual event that included a parade and dock diving dogs.

PAWS TAKE OVER

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
East Fannin Elementary School students gathered at the school for a camping themed literacy night Wednesday, October 16. Shown are Eric Carter, Ashton Carter, Vera Grace Price, Sophie Price, Xander Sparks, Harper Newton and Henry Newton.

East Fannin Elementary School students gathered at the school for a camping themed literacy night Wednesday, October 16. Shown are Eric Carter, Ashton Carter, Vera Grace Price, Sophie Price, Xander Sparks, Harper Newton and Henry Newton.

Literacy night held at East Fannin

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
East Fannin Elementary School held their first literacy event on the school’s campus Wednesday, October 16.  “We did a math night last year and we’ll do one this year, but this is our first literacy night,” Academic Coach Renee Carder said.
Christy Thomas accomplished a life long goal of earning her GED thanks to the Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG).

Christy Thomas accomplished a life long goal of earning her GED thanks to the Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG).

Hope, self worth come with GED

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Area resident Christy Thomas accomplished a life long goal of obtaining a GED (General Education Degree) from Blue Ridge’s Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) and with it came a renewed sense of hope and self worth.
Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver

Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver

Lawsuit against Weaver dismissed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, ending a court case that has lasted over a year and a half. Judge Steve C. Jones granted a Motion for Summary Judgment September 17 in U.S.