Tag Archives: Blue Ridge News

The EMA reported this morning that the Fire Chief has lifted the burn ban. The message also says that “only natural vegetation may be burned.”

We just received a message from Fannin County Emergency Management saying that Larry Thomas, the Fire Chief, has declared a ban on all outdoor burning. We have had a trace of rain, but the leaves are still pretty dry – … Continue reading →

There was a pretty big fire in downtown Blue Ridge yesterday afternoon, which seems to have started at Danielle’s Cafe. Speculation centers on a gas line leak/explosion. It appears that entire block of buildings was involved, including Tom Striker’s old … Continue reading →

We have maybe a half an inch of snow, but none on the driveway. There will be some slick spots, but – at least in our area – the roads look pretty good. There’s a very brisk wind, and it’s … Continue reading →

We had a brief snow shower at 10:00 AM. The forecast high is 39 and the forecast low tonight is 24. It’s windy and raw outside. The real hazard at the moment is that the porch temperature is right on … Continue reading →

We have a little over a half inch snow, and the porch temperature is about 27. The ground is cold, so it stuck on the driveway, and I imagine that there will be some travel difficulties in places, with ice … Continue reading →

It’s not open yet, but there’s a new seafood restaurant in the old Dairy Queen location next to the post office in Morganton. There have been several restaurants in there which haven’t made it, including one owned by Tim Richter, … Continue reading →