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East Polk Library faces financial challenge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Deborah Williams told Polk commissioners that  the county’s library board is in a desperate financial situation. Williams spoke to the commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday, November 19, at the county courthouse in Benton.
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The News Observer

Nightly rental request to be heard

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A request to obtain a Special Land Use Permit to allow nightly rentals at 529 E. 2nd Street, Blue Ridge, will be heard by the Blue Ridge Planning Commission Tuesday, December 1. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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The News Observer

News Observer named Best of CNI

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The News Observer has been named the Best of Community Newspapers, Inc. (CNI) and also honored for having the Best Overall Design. The awards were announced recently when CNI’s owners and other company leaders met with publishers from all the company’s 27 newspapers for their annual conference.
The site plan for the proposed luxury, townhome community along Appalachian Highway is shown.

The site plan for the proposed luxury, townhome community along Appalachian Highway is shown.

Townhome plan clears first hurdle

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Blue Ridge Planning Commission recommended that the rezoning request of 14.15 acres along Appalachian Highway be approved with a number of  requirements during a meeting Tuesday, November 17.
Sponsors Ken Brenneman, left, and Bob Renneke smile at the Blue Ridge Classic Scramble Golf Tournament Tuesday, November 10. The tournament benefited Blue Ridge Police Chief Johnny Scearce.

Sponsors Ken Brenneman, left, and Bob Renneke smile at the Blue Ridge Classic Scramble Golf Tournament Tuesday, November 10. The tournament benefited Blue Ridge Police Chief Johnny Scearce.

Benefit golf tournament draws crowd

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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The News Observer

Polk parade December 12

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Sounds of Christmas, Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at 1 p.m. in Benton.
The Craddock Center volunteers Milly and Steve Hastings pack their car in preparation of delivering knitted hats and new books to children Friday, November 13.

The Craddock Center volunteers Milly and Steve Hastings pack their car in preparation of delivering knitted hats and new books to children Friday, November 13.

Over 1,200 books delivered

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
This past week, The Craddock Center delivered over 1,200 new books and donated hand-made, knitted hats to children.
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Copperhill council holds line on tax rate

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The current Copperhill Council met for the last time to hold second readings for their Property Tax and Noise Ordinances Monday, November 9. The Property Tax Ordinance includes the tax rate of 1.