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This male Bassett Hound mix was picked up on Highway 2 in Epworth September 16. He has a sandy, white coat and cocoa bean colored eyes. View him using intake number 260-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer Pat Patterson.

This male Bassett Hound mix was picked up on Highway 2 in Epworth September 16. He has a sandy, white coat and cocoa bean colored eyes. View him using intake number 260-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer Pat Patterson.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The cute, Bassett Hound mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer Pat Patterson is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This boy has the cutest, stubby legs and a short, sandy, white coat. He is very sweet and laid back and would be a great addition to any family or individual.
West Fannin Elementary School’s School Nutrition Program is able to distribute different fruits and vegetables as school snacks thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Shown are, from left, Nutrition Manager Amy Hawkins, student Liam Espinoza-Olvera, nutrition staff member Doris Towe, student Khloe Lee and nutrition staff member Lisa Payne.

West Fannin Elementary School’s School Nutrition Program is able to distribute different fruits and vegetables as school snacks thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Shown are, from left, Nutrition Manager Amy Hawkins, student Liam Espinoza-Olvera, nutrition staff member Doris Towe, student Khloe Lee and nutrition staff member Lisa Payne.

Fruits, vegetables introduced at WFES under grant program

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
West Fannin Elementary School students and staff have the opportunity to try new fruits and vegetables all year long thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 increases over last two weeks

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Fannin County has seen an increase of 96 cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks as of Monday, September 21. This brings the county’s total up to 598 positive cases since the pandemic began.  Twelve of those people who had contracted the virus have died, and 44 have been hospitalized.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fall Arts in the Park canceled

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) has decided to call off the annual Fall Arts in the Park festival that was scheduled for October 10 and 11. The cancellation is a result of the ongoing public health concerns related to COVID-19.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Grand juries to reconvene in Appalachian Circuit

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
While all types of cases are currently being heard throughout the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, Fannin County will begin convening grand juries again November 9. “Our communities have been hit hard by the global pandemic,” Appalachian Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge moves toward keeping mowing contract

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The City of Blue Ridge opted to stay in their contract with 4-V Ranch after renegotiating Monday, September 14. The new deal includes services for eight months out of the year, and will only require the city to pay for those months of service instead of paying for the entire 12 months.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Suspect charged after fight in parking lot

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
A Knoxville man learned that if his idea of having fun was taking a swing at his female companion, then the Hometown IGA parking lot in McCaysville was not the place to be. McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley said officers received a call Saturday afternoon about a verbal altercation.
McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, right, used needle-nosed pliers to pick shards of crystal methamphetamine from a suspect’s wrecked vehicle Saturday night in McCaysville. Detective Cory Collogan, along with other McCaysville officers, helped collect the evidence, which includes 16 and 1/2 grams of heroin.

McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, right, used needle-nosed pliers to pick shards of crystal methamphetamine from a suspect’s wrecked vehicle Saturday night in McCaysville. Detective Cory Collogan, along with other McCaysville officers, helped collect the evidence, which includes 16 and 1/2 grams of heroin.

Chase ends with wreck, arrest for heroin trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
A Blue Ridge man was arrested in McCaysville Saturday night, September 19, after a short chase ended in his vehicle being wrecked and the discovery of a large amount of drugs and money. Brian Joseph Martell, 35, of 125 Jones Street Apartment C-2, faces 19 charges including trafficking in heroin.