By Kyle Rempfer, Army Times President Donald J. Trump awarded the nation’s highest combat medal to Master Sgt. Matthew O. Williams during a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday (Oct. 30). Williams, a Green Beret weapons sergeant from 3rd Special Forces Group, was presented the award for his actions “going above and beyond the […]
In a ruling Nov. 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied President Donald Trump’s request for a preliminary injunction protecting him from a grand jury subpoena for his tax returns W A S H I N G T O N — President Donald Trump’s accounting firm must turn over eight years […]
By Bree Collar, Sentinel Staff Writer In a unique display of honor, Fannin County Middle School ushered in its Veteran guests Nov. 8, paying honor to those no longer with us, soldiers who fought as far back as the War of 1812, to present day battles at their annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Special guest speaker […]
It’s a Matter of Safety ATLANTA, GA – Whatever your message, GDOT has a message for you: Posting unauthorized signs on the state’s right of way are a safety hazard and illegal. Whether it’s a political sign, yard sale, real estate, or goods and services, signs on the state highway system – interstates and state […]
The City of Blue Ridge’s new Downtown Development Authority (DDA) would like to encourage participation in the “Bank on Blue Ridge” program, a loan program to encourage the economic development of the Central Business District. Through the Georgia Cities Foundation and GA Department of Economic Affairs, the program provides below market-rate gap financing to spur […]
By Dr. Michael Gwatney, Superintendent Fannin County Schools The Pioneer Regional Service Agency (RESA) held its annual “Pioneers in Education” awards ceremony last Friday, November 1. These awards are presented by Pioneer RESA to individuals who go “above and beyond” to make a difference in education. Congratulations to Retired Superintendent Morgan B. Arp for being […]
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard says she will focus on her White House bid and not run for reelection to her congressional seat. The congresswoman from Hawaii made the announcement early Friday (Oct. 25). While lagging behind in a crowded Democratic presidential field, Gabbard has gotten renewed attention lately […]
AP NEWS – CBO WASHINGTON — The federal deficit for the 2019 budget year surged to $984.4 billion, its highest point in seven years, and is widely expected to top the $1 trillion mark in coming years. The 26 percent surge from the 2018 deficit of $779 billion that the government reported Friday (Oct. 25) […]
By Bree Collar, Sentinel Staff Writer To help raise money to bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Blue Ridge, Veteran Bob Renneke organized a community golf tournament at the Copper Basin Golf Club. Tournament Director Mike Panter and Renneke welcomed dozens of supporters October 5 as they gathered on the course that was built […]
By Alan Nunn, Recruit Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES (NNS) — Seaman Recruit Chase Trentham, Division 387, graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award on October 18. T r e n t h a m , from McCaysville, Georgia, said he joined the Navy to serve others […]