Sports

These members of the Fannin County High School Track & Field team were recognized earlier this summer by the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame. Karli Sams, Lindsey Holloway, Zechariah Prater, Ava Acker, and Carlee Holloway, from left, are shown.

These members of the Fannin County High School Track & Field team were recognized earlier this summer by the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame. Karli Sams, Lindsey Holloway, Zechariah Prater, Ava Acker, and Carlee Holloway, from left, are shown.

Sports Hall of Fame honors FCHS athletes

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame honored several Fannin County High School athletes when the organization held its annual banquet earlier this summer.
Fires Creek, North Carolina

Fires Creek, North Carolina

Fires Creek mimics Great Smoky Mountains experience

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Many people talk about the blue-ribbon streams in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina. But did you know there is a stream not too for from Blue Ridge that mimics the  experience of fishing the streams of the Great Smoky Mountains? It’s called Fires Creek.
The Blue Ridge Freedom 5K was not just for serious runners, but for those who wanted to start the July 4 celebration in Blue Ridge with their own style, as many entrants brought along babies and dogs.

The Blue Ridge Freedom 5K was not just for serious runners, but for those who wanted to start the July 4 celebration in Blue Ridge with their own style, as many entrants brought along babies and dogs.

Roof paces area runners in Freedom 5K

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Lucas Roof of Mineral Bluff set the pace for area runners who were among the finishers in the Blue Ridge Freedom 5K that took place downtown early July 4. A total of 681 runners and walkers completed the race that got underway at 7:30 a.m.
Girls softball season comes to an end.

Girls softball season comes to an end.

CB softball season ends in region showdown

John Spargo
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars headed into the Region 3 softball tournament with a whole lot of confidence, as the regular season champions, as well as the district tournament champions.
Members of the Fannin County High School Track & Field girls team are shown with their coaches.

Members of the Fannin County High School Track & Field girls team are shown with their coaches.

Fannin Track & Field team honored at banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Fannin County High School Track & Field team banquet was held Wednesday, May 22, at Watkins Barn & Venue.
The Fannin County High School 4x800 meter relay team won the State Championship this past weekend. Team members are, from left, Ava Acker, Lindsey Holloway, Carlee Holloway and Karli Sams.

The Fannin County High School 4x800 meter relay team won the State Championship this past weekend. Team members are, from left, Ava Acker, Lindsey Holloway, Carlee Holloway and Karli Sams.

Holloways, Acker, Sams win state title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lindsey Holloway, Carlee Holloway, Ava Acker, and Karli Sams made Fannin County High School (FCHS) history by bringing home a state title from the Georgia High School Association 2A State Championships last Thursday through Saturday at East Jackson High School.
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars captured multiple honors during their conquest of District 5A this year. Shown with their awards are, from left, front, Caitlin Pack and Taylee Hall; and back, Angela Graves, Riley Akens,Alexis Hyatt, Claire Ledford, and Riley Hall.

Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars captured multiple honors during their conquest of District 5A this year. Shown with their awards are, from left, front, Caitlin Pack and Taylee Hall; and back, Angela Graves, Riley Akens,Alexis Hyatt, Claire Ledford, and Riley Hall.

Lady Cougars win district softball championship

John Spargo
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to cap off a great season in District 5A, by capturing the tournament championship, on top of winning the regular season title as well.
The 2007 Fannin Rebels team won the Region 8AA championship.

The 2007 Fannin Rebels team won the Region 8AA championship.

2007 Rebels won Region title, posted 9-2 record

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The 2007 Fannin Rebels team won the Region 8AA championship. Pictured are from left, Bottom row, Devan Morris, Cody Callahan, Shawn Powers, Nick Dean, Derek Jarnigin, Wayne Dawson, Greg Holland, Weston Quintrell, Austin Dickey, Drew Early and Kasey Rogers.