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Edward Flandio Ritchie

Edward Flandio Ritchie

Molestation suspect charged

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Another accused child molester has been put in jail following a Fannin County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Edward Flandio Ritchie, 42, of 2811 Mineral Bluff Highway, Mineral Bluff, was arrested April 1 by Investigations Captain Justin Turner.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin Sheriff's Office takes part in DEA drug take back

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office is again participating in a national effort to keep prescription pills out of the hands of children and others for whom they were not intended. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Take Back initiative is planned for Saturday, April 24.
Mary and Peter Brown will celebrate 76 years of marriage April 20. They stand before the house they built together in Mineral Bluff.

Mary and Peter Brown will celebrate 76 years of marriage April 20. They stand before the house they built together in Mineral Bluff.

76 years and counting

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Seventy-six years ago the world looked quite different. The value of a dollar then is equivalent to $14.63 today, World War II was coming to an end, and Peter and Mary Brown were just being wed. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is how the couple thinks.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Infrastructure at root of flooding, diesel spill

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Severe flash flooding seen in recent weeks and The City of Blue Ridge's failure to address an infrastructure problem five years ago are being blamed for a diesel spill downtown. Approximately 25 gallons were spilled, which was discovered March 26.
Jason Lin Adams, left, and Jeffery Alexander Dick both face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after they allegedly invaded a home in Mineral Bluff.

Jason Lin Adams, left, and Jeffery Alexander Dick both face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after they allegedly invaded a home in Mineral Bluff.

Mineral Bluff home invaded

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
What is being described as a completely random act by law enforcement officials has left two suspects held without bond in the Fannin County Detention Center.
Fannin County Middle School football players released balloons before the rest of their peers in honor of fallen teammate Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.

Fannin County Middle School football players released balloons before the rest of their peers in honor of fallen teammate Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.

Remembering "Dewey" Derreberry

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry, 14, took his own life Monday, March 29. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said a 911 call came in at 8:42 p.m. The Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) eighth grader had been found by a family member at their home on Snake Nation Road.
Councilwoman Rhonda Haight shows an image of a newer building that exceeds 35 feet in height during the Tuesday, March 30, town hall meeting.

Councilwoman Rhonda Haight shows an image of a newer building that exceeds 35 feet in height during the Tuesday, March 30, town hall meeting.

Parking draws most attention at Blue Ridge town hall meeting

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
City of Blue Ridge officials gathered with nearly 20 residents for a town hall meeting Tuesday, March 30, in which parking, zoning and short-term rentals were topics for discussion.