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Every Fannin County High School welding student had a hand in a complete build of a smoker as one of this year’s program projects. Shown are, from left, Thomas Green, Coy Mealer, Peyton O’neal and Kayden Couch.

Every Fannin County High School welding student had a hand in a complete build of a smoker as one of this year’s program projects. Shown are, from left, Thomas Green, Coy Mealer, Peyton O’neal and Kayden Couch.

Fannin students shining in new welding program

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Fannin County High School students are shining in a new trade thanks to this year’s addition of a welding program in the Career, Technical, Agricultural and Education (CTAE) Department.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fitts says Whitener doesn't live in city, mayor claims domicile

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
“I know for a fact that you live at 23 Long View Lane (Blue Ridge), which is in Staurolite Mountain subdivision, and that has been your residence,” Blue Ridge Councilman Nathan Fitts said in an email Monday, November 9, to Mayor Donna Whitener and other council members, accusing Whitener of not...
The News Observer

The News Observer

Hazard pay approved for Fannin first responders

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The majority of Fannin County first responders will now receive hazard pay after the Fannin County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to pay it during a regular meeting Tuesday, November 24, held via teleconference in order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Tree lighting Friday, Nov. 27 in McCaysville

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Get ready for the Christmas season in the Twin Cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. The cities will kick off the holiday festivities with Copper Friday, November 27; their own version of Black Friday. Merchants and restaurants will offer special deals and stay open longer.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Ducktown Christmas set Dec. 5

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Christmas in Ducktown is sure to bring cheer Saturday, December 5. With live music beginning at 4 p.m. and a parade at 6 p.m., the evening will be full of Christmas spirit. Local businesses will provide free refreshments, including, but not limited to, coffee and hot chocolate, beginning at 5 p.m.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Copperhill parade December 5

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Join the Copperhill Kiwanis Club for their 99th annual Christmas parade Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m. This year’s theme aims to honor first responders with the theme being “American Heroes Christmas.” The parade will commence from Steve Taylor Ball Field on West Tennessee Avenue.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Humane society event Dec. 1

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s Giving Tuesday event is December 1 at 8 a.m. To participate, visit their Facebook page that day and make a donation. In the past, Facebook has agreed to match funds raised up to a certain amount. Last year, that number was $7 million.