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Items with this emblem are raising funds to benefit local law enforcement agencies.

Items with this emblem are raising funds to benefit local law enforcement agencies.

Fundraising effort benefits law officers

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
When Tim and Debbie Smith saw support growing for local law enforcement officers through meals and gift cards to restaurants, they asked themselves, “What is it we can do?” From that question came Fannin County - Back the Blue.
Fannin County Sherriff’s Office Investigator Gary Edwards, left, and Corporal Dustin Carder responded to a vehicle accident where they administered Narcan to a citizen, saving his life, Tuesday, June 30.

Fannin County Sherriff’s Office Investigator Gary Edwards, left, and Corporal Dustin Carder responded to a vehicle accident where they administered Narcan to a citizen, saving his life, Tuesday, June 30.

LIFESAVERS

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Gary Edwards and Corporal Dustin Carder received life saving pins from Fannin County EMA after saving the life of a man who was found at the site of an automobile accident.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin school lunch prices up

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Fannin County school lunch prices have increased by $0.10 this year. Elementary school lunches will be $2.35, and middle and high school lunches will be $2.60. The reduced student lunch price will remain at $0.40. Breakfast for all students will also remain free.
People started gathering around with their favorite drink and waited for the show to start at the Freedom For Fido fundraiser Thursday, July 23. Shown are, from left, Joe Lerro, Denice Vogel, Patsi Brantley and Ed Brantley.

People started gathering around with their favorite drink and waited for the show to start at the Freedom For Fido fundraiser Thursday, July 23. Shown are, from left, Joe Lerro, Denice Vogel, Patsi Brantley and Ed Brantley.

Freedom for Fido fundraiser draws crowd

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
RIGHT: Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees John Turner was selected to serve as chairman during the board’s quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.

RIGHT: Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees John Turner was selected to serve as chairman during the board’s quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.

VanOrsdal remembered, library board has vacancies

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The Fannin County Public Library Board of Trustees remembered member Rita VanOrsdal, selected a new chairman and discussed a lack of funding from the city of McCaysville during their quarterly meeting Thursday, July 23.
This female mix, found on Skeenah Gap Road in Morganton July 21, will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She is very calm and has a short, black coat. View her using intake number 210-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

This female mix, found on Skeenah Gap Road in Morganton July 21, will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She is very calm and has a short, black coat. View her using intake number 210-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The black beauty shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This gal is medium in size, and she has a short, black coat with amber colored eyes. She seems to be a good girl. Interested in adding this sweet girl to the family?
Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick celebrated 70 years of marriage Wednesday, July 1.

Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick celebrated 70 years of marriage Wednesday, July 1.

Bob, Lydia Kilpatrick look back on 70 years of marriage

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Life-long residents of the Copper Basin, Bob and Lydia Kilpatrick, recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary. On Wednesday, July 1, the couple celebrated this milestone, which represents the 70 years the two have dedicated to one another.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Copperhill approves balanced budget

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Copperhill officials approved a balanced budget for the 2021 fiscal year during their regular meeting Monday, July 20. Mayor Kathy Stewart was pleased saying it is a “very successful budget.” The budget includes an expense reduction for employee uniforms and an increase in employee insurance.