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BUDGET ANNOUNCED, BOARD APPROVES BUS PURCHASE
The Fannin County School System officially set their Fiscal Year 2020 Budget during a Board of Education meeting Thursday, September 12.
QUICK CAPTURE LANDS SUSPECT IN JAIL ON MULTIPLE CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES
An accused child molester was in jail within hours after allegations against him were reported, and he remains in the Fannin County Detention Center without bond.
Seized horses have cost Cherokee County $25K
Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case.
Sneed, incumbents roll in Tribal elections
Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.
Davis out, Corbin in for state senate race in 2020
Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep.
Attempted murder added to charges
The suspect in a McCaysville home invasion is now being held in the Fannin County Detention Center charged with attempted murder and the officer who shot him to end the hostage situation has been c
Adopt A Pet
In the past week, Fannin County Animal Control officers brought in five dogs. One dog was reclaimed by their owner, two went to Doggone Rescue and one went to the Humane Society.
Copperhill Brewery to host Humane Society fundraiser
Let the dogs out and come support the Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR) Saturday, September 14, at Copperhill Brewery, 105 Ocoee St. Copperhill, for Barks and Brews.
Organizer needed for craft festival
The arts and crafts sale held customarily in the fall and spring at the Old State Farmer’s Market in Blue Ridge, has a new name but needs vendors and a formal organizer.