Regional meeting to focus on water
By: Callie D. MooreSevere drought, a major fish kill, E. coli contamination and more improvements for Lake Chatuge are all topics to be discussed at this year’s State of the Water.The event is set for...
View ArticleStudy calls for action from community leaders
By: Hannah ShepperdHinton Rural Life Center, along with The Center for Housing and Community Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and other community leaders, have conducted a...
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Renovations slated for Standing Indian
By: Cathy DowdThe Nantahala National Forest will temporarily close the restroom/shower house on loop five, the gravel loop, in Standing Indian Campground.The facility in Macon County, on the Nantahala...
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Early Voting Begins in North Carolina
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Punkin Chunkin attracts crowds
By: Lorrie RossThousands of people converged on Settawig Road in Brasstown last weekend to enjoy the eighth annual Punkin Chunkin. This year's event was attended by about 16,000 people, according to...
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YARD SALE
The following ad in the Clay County progress had the date and phone number omitted. The Progress apologizes for the error. YARD SALE 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22, Shirley Sellers, Heidi Aaron...
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Threats end peacefully
Dangerous situation forces road closingBy: Staff ReportA portion of Fires Creek Road was closed Sunday while deputies searched for a man who had been reported as armed with a rifle and threatening to...
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County native makes national news
Seizure causes Brandon Berry to meet Tim TebowBy: Travis Dockerysports@claycountyprogress.comIt was a normal fall day in Scottsdale, Ariz. Oct. 11 when Brandon Berry decided to attend a minor legaue...
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Masons to celebrate 150 years
By: Linda Hagbergnews@claycountyprogress.comThe Clay County Masonic Lodge invites the public to share in the celebration of 150 years as an established Masonic Lodge. The open house will take place at...
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Wound care aims to raise awareness
By: By Paul DeMichael Murphy Medical Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Therapy facility, a member of the Healogics network, is participating in the Healogics National Diabetes Campaign from...
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Fire danger high in Clay, neighboring counties
By: Brian HainesThe U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Forest Service are warning the public of increasing fire danger in western North Carolina. Last weekend’s rainfall was not widespread and...
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Child missing
Help the Clay County Sheriff's Office find Emily Howes. She is 7 years old and most likely in the company of her mother, Christine Brown or a man by the name of Jackie Burrell.Emily needs a feeding...
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2017 eclipse a major event
County already bracing for influx of visitorsBy: Lorrie RossThis truly is a big sky event.” — Steve MorganAbout two and half minutes of complete darkness. That’s what a total solar eclipse will bring...
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Booths busy for early voting
Registration also increases in countyBy: Becky Longpublisher@claycountyprogess.comOpening day for one-stop voting was the busiest so far, according to Clay County Elections Board Director Julie Hall,...
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First of two public hearings for block grant reflects positive support
By: Lorraine BennettAbout 40 people turned out for the first of two public hearings Tuesday night to discuss an application for a $500,000 community development block grant to renovate two old...
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Hayesville students experience Cherokee culture
By: Sandy NicoletteIn spite of overcast skies, 106 fourth graders from Hayesville Elementary School and Carolina Christian Academy spent Friday, Oct. 21 at the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit learning about...
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Concert and rifle teams pitched
By: Lorraine BennettThe Clay County Board of Education heard proposals Monday for creation of American Legion air rifle teams and a potential concert at the high school football and track stadium,...
View ArticleNew officers, new ideas at meeting
By: Linda Hagbergnews@claycountyprogress.comClay County Communities Revitalization Association held the annual dinner meeting at the Hinton Center with guest speaker Ted Alexander presenting community...
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Evening walk showcases improvements around town
By: Sandy ZimmermanApproximately 20 folks joined the Historic Hayesville Inc. board members and Small Town Main Street organizers to enjoy an evening walk around the square on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to visit...
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This week's Claim to Shame winner
Each week the participant with the worst record in our football contest earns a spot on our Wall of Shame by winning the Claim to Shame.Section: News
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