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The News Observer

St. Luke’s bazaar slated December 5

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar is coming up and will take place Saturday, December 5. The event, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, will feature an outdoor Christmas Market under cover in the open air as well as the indoor shopping in the church’s social hall.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Mt. Moriah hosts drive-thru nativity

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church will hold a live nativity drive-thru for members of the community again this year. Folks will have the opportunity to view the live event Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Light Up Blue Ridge starts Nov. 27

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Blue Ridge residents and visitors still have the opportunity to shop locally, enjoy strolling entertainment and food vendors, visit with Santa and more during this year’s Light Up Blue Ridge celebration.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation asked the Fannin County School System to conduct an investigation into Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer after seeing a Twitter post from the Fannin County football team with a video of the “Postgame victory and prayer.”

The Freedom From Religion Foundation asked the Fannin County School System to conduct an investigation into Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer after seeing a Twitter post from the Fannin County football team with a video of the “Postgame victory and prayer.”

Coach’s prayer brings “unconstitutional” allegation

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County School System intends to meet with all Fannin County High School coaches to discuss issues related to the First Amendment after the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) contacted the system regarding Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham’s leading the team in prayer.
This male, Bulldog mix was picked up in Morganton October 16. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He is very well behaved. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This male, Bulldog mix was picked up in Morganton October 16. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He is very well behaved. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The big, Bulldog mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This guy is large and in charge and would make a great companion. He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He was picked up in Morganton October 16.
The News Observer

The News Observer

New ambulance to get $12,800 springs

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to have liquid springs placed on the county’s most recently delivered ambulance for $12,800 in order to alleviate stretcher loading issues EMA employees are currently experiencing.
The City of Copperhill held a reception to swear in the newly elected council Monday, November 16 at Copperhill City Hall. Shown are, from left, Alderman Charles Burnette, Mayor Kathy Stewart, City Recorder Amber Brooks, Alderman and Vice Mayor Scott Brooks, Aldermen Horace D. West and Cecil Arp.

The City of Copperhill held a reception to swear in the newly elected council Monday, November 16 at Copperhill City Hall. Shown are, from left, Alderman Charles Burnette, Mayor Kathy Stewart, City Recorder Amber Brooks, Alderman and Vice Mayor Scott Brooks, Aldermen Horace D. West and Cecil Arp.

New Copperhill council meets, appointments made to positions

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
City of Copperhill newly elected council members met to perform their first meeting Monday, November 16. Mayor Kathy Stewart, serving a second term, briefed council members on the requirements of sitting on the council.
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McCaysville council votes to buy trucks, police equipment

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
McCaysville City Council members have agreed to buy two trucks, voted for spending power for three city officials, approved Christmas incentives, and agreed to look into expanding office space and staff at city hall. The actions came during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, November 10.