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Businesses taking steps in face of COVID-19 threat

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Individuals and business across Fannin County have been affected and chosen to implement a variety of changes amid the threat of COVID-19. Stores, such as Ingles Market and Wal-Mart, have elected to change their hours of operation at this time. Ingles change the store’s hours to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Fitts, Haight promise close look at purchase

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Two Blue Ridge city council members say they are determined to make sure spending $750,000 is in the best interest of the city. Nathan Fitts and Rhonda Haight agreed last week they won’t vote for buying the Highland Baptist Tabernacle property unless their research proves it is necessary.
The News Observer

The News Observer

News Observer sets new office hours

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The News Observer will work tirelessly to keep our readers and local residents up to date with the effects of COVID-19, and especially its affects on the local community. An editorial on page A4 today outlines our current plans.  You can reach us as always by telephone or email.
Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Caitlyn Patterson’s patrol car is expected to be a total loss after being rammed last week by a fleeing suspect.

Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Caitlyn Patterson’s patrol car is expected to be a total loss after being rammed last week by a fleeing suspect.

Deputy escapes serious injury when car rammed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
A Morganton man was being held in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center without bond Friday, March 20, after allegedly ramming a deputy sheriff’s patrol car then fleeing from another deputy. Richard Nicholas Head, 29, of 231 Mountain Road, was denied bond by Chief Magistrate Judge Brian Jones.
Hunter Ethan Elliot

Hunter Ethan Elliot

Elliott charged in two-year-old’s death

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Warrants paint a tragic description of the crash that claimed the life of two-year-old Cohen Bryson Sunday, March 15, and a history of drunk driving adds to the tragedy. Warrants charging Hunter Ethan Elliott with the crash include charges of DUI/alcohol and homicide by vehicle in the first degree.
Blades of grass took a moment to smile for a picture during West Fannin Elementary School’s dress rehearsal for The Lion King. Smiling faces are, from left, front, Abbigail Gordon, Maeleigh Grace Earley and Ellee Gibbs; back, Willow Stiles, Lana Hicks, Kaylee Trotter and Ashlyn Jones.

Blades of grass took a moment to smile for a picture during West Fannin Elementary School’s dress rehearsal for The Lion King. Smiling faces are, from left, front, Abbigail Gordon, Maeleigh Grace Earley and Ellee Gibbs; back, Willow Stiles, Lana Hicks, Kaylee Trotter and Ashlyn Jones.

WEST FANNIN PRESENTS THE LION KING

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020