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Ethelene Dyer Jones and Dale Dyer are shown at the Baugh House, home to the Fannin County Heritage Foundation, this past Saturday. Co-editors of four books about Fannin history, they signed copies for purchasers.

Ethelene Dyer Jones and Dale Dyer are shown at the Baugh House, home to the Fannin County Heritage Foundation, this past Saturday. Co-editors of four books about Fannin history, they signed copies for purchasers.

Fannin history lives on through Jones, Dyer

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
One traveled halfway across the country to make Fannin County home while the other came from just up the road in Union County. Together they formed a team that became the backbone of collecting and maintaining local history.
St. Luke’s Christmas Bazaar volunteers Lauren, left, and Theresa greeted attendees as they entered the church to find unique items for sale Saturday, December 5.

St. Luke’s Christmas Bazaar volunteers Lauren, left, and Theresa greeted attendees as they entered the church to find unique items for sale Saturday, December 5.

ST. LUKE’S HOLDS BAZAAR

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Blue Ridge planners oppose short-term rental

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
A request for a Special Land Use Permit to allow short-term rentals was recommended for denial by the Blue Ridge Planning Commission Tuesday, December 1. The commission voted 4-1 to deny the request with opposition from Mark Engledow.
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The News Observer

St. Anthony program asks help as needs jump

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
St. Anthony Catholic Church’s “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program is in need of donations to cover a large increase in requests for assistance.  The fund confidentially identifies and offers assistance to needy neighbors year-round.
Fannin County 911 Dispatcher Brian Pope is now able to better address the needs of residents and visitors thanks to the county’s recent partnership with Carbyne, which will allow dispatchers to connect with callers using live video, instant messaging and advanced mobile location capabilities.

Fannin County 911 Dispatcher Brian Pope is now able to better address the needs of residents and visitors thanks to the county’s recent partnership with Carbyne, which will allow dispatchers to connect with callers using live video, instant messaging and advanced mobile location capabilities.

Fannin County 911 upgraded

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Fannin County’s 911 Department has partnered with Carbyne to provide the call center with the ability to connect with callers using live video, instant messaging and advanced mobile location capabilities “We are extremely proud to announce this major step in the evolution of our emergency response...
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The News Observer

Toys for Tots needs help meeting needs

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The local 2020 Toys for Tots campaign, conducted by Marine Corps League Detachment 1438 of Blue Ridge, has officially reached its midpoint. So far, league members have received 600 toy requests for over 1,400 children in the area, and they expect this number to continue to grow.