News

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
The News Observer

The News Observer

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.
The News Observer

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...
The News Observer

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.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polls open next week

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Fannin County voters can return to the polls next week as early voting for the January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff kicks off next Monday, December 14.
4-V Ranch began removing the mulch from the City of Blue Ridge’s downtown playground Monday, November 2.

4-V Ranch began removing the mulch from the City of Blue Ridge’s downtown playground Monday, November 2.

Playground to open with fresh mulch

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Blue Ridge’s downtown playground will open once again but with fresh mulch. The decision came after many months of feuding among council members and a long, heated debate during Monday’s special called meeting, December 30.