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John Michael Gowder and Dr. James Lanier Heaton

John Michael Gowder and Dr. James Lanier Heaton

Ex-hospital leaders will be tried together

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Gainesville, Ga. – A federal judge denied a motion by the attorneys for former Union General CEO John Michael Gowder to separate himself from co-defendant Dr. James Lanier Heaton in their upcoming drug conspiracy trial.     The two will be tried together beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, in U.S.
Shawn Malone heads down the Ocoee River across the state line in Tennessee on a test run of the slalom course for the second annual Ocoee River Championships on Friday morning.

Shawn Malone heads down the Ocoee River across the state line in Tennessee on a test run of the slalom course for the second annual Ocoee River Championships on Friday morning.

Rollin' on the Ocoee a thrilling experience

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Copperhill, Tenn. – I’m from south central Pennsylvania, where the rough water you’ll experience on the river is a ripple of rapids that doesn’t even splash you.     So when I was invited to participate in the media run at the Ocoee River Championships on Sept.
Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Sneed, incumbents roll in Tribal elections

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.
Hamilton will be followed by popular duo Andy Ward on mandolin and George Boothroyd on guitar. Their eclectic mix of classic hits, blues and more has been a featured favorite for easy listening in north Georgia and western North Carolina.

Hamilton will be followed by popular duo Andy Ward on mandolin and George Boothroyd on guitar. Their eclectic mix of classic hits, blues and more has been a featured favorite for easy listening in north Georgia and western North Carolina.

Enjoy a fun evening downtown

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2019
 Fall weather should provide the perfect setting for the 7th annual 2019 Steins & Wine Around the Square. Craft beer enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs and many non-drinkers will enjoy the variety offered at the event. From 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
“Curious” cast meets curious script. Front from left, Jon Jordan, Ben Stephens, BJ Foster and Abigail Jacobs. Middle, Jessica Gentry, Susan Morgan and Virginia Mattox. Back, Lamar Barber, on cube holding Wellington is Jody Hensley, far right is David Layfield. • Pam Roman • Photo submitted

“Curious” cast meets curious script. Front from left, Jon Jordan, Ben Stephens, BJ Foster and Abigail Jacobs. Middle, Jessica Gentry, Susan Morgan and Virginia Mattox. Back, Lamar Barber, on cube holding Wellington is Jody Hensley, far right is David Layfield. • Pam Roman • Photo submitted

‘Curious’ cast heads into final weeks

Guest Writer
Friday, September 27, 2019
“Freeze,” “action,” “do it again” and “yes” are the most common words heard onstage at the Peacock in Hayesville these evenings, as the cast buckles down to get “The Curious Incident” ready for an audience.
Wooden spoons do more than just stir.

Wooden spoons do more than just stir.

Wooden spoons do more than just stir

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2019
Some kitchen utensils are multi-taskers and often the simplest is the most versatile. There is no utensil simpler than a wooden spoon and yet it is useful for way more than stirring. As it turns out, the handle seem to have more uses than the bowl.