Election year has officially arrived. The 2020 preparation process has begun and candidates will officially begin qualifying soon.

Fannin County and the Copper Basin have seen dramatic outward changes over the past 12 months. A tremendous amount of out with the old and in with the new has taken place.

Brian Kemp continues to raise the question, “What is this man doing in public office?”

The spirit of giving continues to be alive and well in Fannin County.

Ever wish you could get snowed in? I admit I think it’d be pretty nice. Granted, of course, that there was food in the house and we were otherwise prepared for it. 

Folks outside the newspaper industry don’t hear about it much, if they hear anything at all. It’s The Associated Press Stylebook.

The News Observer’s popular, weekly Quick Poll Opinion returns this week after an extended absence.

The Ducktown Basin Museum was in its infancy when Ken Rush was hired as the first full time curator in 1989.

Do you pray? What benefits do you experience? 

It’s easy to see the holiday spirit is in the air. Every good, fun and exciting thing people have come to expect with Thanksgiving and Christmas has taken over thoughts and minds.