Narcotics Anonymous Mountain Folks Group meets every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1299 Old Blue Ridge Hwy., next to Byers Well Drilling and on Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. at the New Hope Treatment Facility. All are welcome- don't lose hope because we... More...

The price of mailing a letter rose two cents Monday, when the United States Postal Service (USPS) increased the cost of First Class postage to 41 cents. It was the first price increase for First Class postage since stamps rose from 37 cents to 39 cents in January 2006. More...

I do not know why I am actually writing about this, but it just has been on my mind here lately and I read something in the paper about an art show at the high school. In the last several weeks I have been very interested in a show called "Dancing with the Stars." I really do... More...

Mr. Tollie Harry Bass II, 51, of Blairsville, Ga., died Thursday, May 10, 2007 at his home. Mr. Bass was a native of Fort Pierce, Fla., and was a member of Port St. Lucie First Baptist Church. He had been living in Blairsville since 1995. More...

Folksinger and songwriter Sammy Walker will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 in the Community Room of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Before the concert begins, the public is welcome to enjoy a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 -7... More...

Odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Even numbered addresses can water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Outdoor watering is banned between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight. Watering on Friday is banned. More...

As the Panthers coaching staff spends much of spring practice installing a new offense, they do it not in anticipation of the fall schedule, but rather, summer camp. In June the team will take 23 players, all voluntary participants, to a camp at Troy University in Alabama. ... More...