Mike Earley
Tiffany Towery, left, and Carla Pack were all smiles as they entered the first-ever Paws for Celebration fundraiser for the Humane Society of Blue Ridge Saturday, July 17.
The middle-school-aged group spent a portion of their time building with legos during the McCaysville Gospel Tabernacle’s Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 13. Shown are, from left, Emily Dickey, Natalie Reeves, Kenslee McClure and Emma Buchanan.
Submitted photo Fannin County High School student Gracie Stewart, a member of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), scored second in National Leadership Conference competition this past June in the Chapter Website event, where she created a complete website for the local FCCLA chapter. The upcoming 11th grader competed in STAR Events competitions with FCCLA this past school year.
Wanda Patterson, middle, was honored during the Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary organizational meeting Thursday, July 15. Showing their thanks are hospital CFO Geoff Blomeley and hospital Director of Volunteer Services Susan Kiker.
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This female mix was found on Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff July 6. She has a short, black and white coat. View this pretty girl using intake number 216-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.
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Among those enjoying the festivities at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Friday, July 2, are, clockwise, from left, Judy Overvoid and Chris Overvoid with Judy’s father, U.S. Air Force veteran John Turgeon.
Scout Troop 32 and Cub Pack 432 were all smiles as they assisted in the Epworth Community Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, July 3. Shown are, from left, Assistant Scout Master Raymond Green, Jordan Kinman, Chase Roll, Roy Green and Pack 432 Community Chairman Glenda Green.