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Sheriff, administrator receive Patriot Award
By: Pete Haithcock Captain Shon Crisp, Detention Center administrator for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, was presented the Department of Defense “Patriot Award” by Employer Support of the Guard and...
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Hayesville Elementary School honor roll released
The Hayesville third graders who made the A and A/B honor roll are:• Sabrina Tranthem’s classA honor roll: Will Brown, Colton Bruggers, Brody Burch, Noah Carter, Lexi Coffey, Jaqueline...
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No homes lost, 9K acres burned
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Thank You
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World War II veteran proud to serve his country
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No homes lost, 9K acres burned
Residents return after temporary evacuation, fire spreads but containment increasingBy: Lorrie RossDespite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters, residents of more than 50 Clay County homes had to be...
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Fire update from community meeting
By: Lorrie Ross“About seven million dollars.” That is what fighting the Boteler Fire had costs taxpayers as of Wednesday, November 16th, according to NC State Forestry Service Incident Commander...
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has rescheduled a public meeting in Hayesville regarding Project A-0011C which is a project to widen and make improvements to N.C. 69 from the Georgia...
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World War II veteran proud to serve his country
By: Lorrie Ross“I became active duty in October that year and shipped out Christmas Day 1942.” — Kenneth WoodardClay County native Kenneth Woodard has seen a lot during his 95 years of life. Not only...
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Four arrested on drug charges
Sheriff Davis said on the night of Monday Nov. 11, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle in the Warne community for a traffic violation. Upon obtaining the driver’s information it was...
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Lake Chatuge clean-up nets tons of garbage
By: Raleigh KeaganOn Saturday, Nov. 5, the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition hosted its annual Lake Chatuge Cleanup in coordination with Georgia Rivers Alive. This year’s event drew 71 volunteers...
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A simple but tasty recipe for your turkey
By: Betty CrockerIngredients1whole turkey, 12 poundsButter or margarine, melted Directions1 Select a turkey that is plump and meaty with smooth, moist-looking skin. The skin should be creamy colored....
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The history of Thanksgiving
By: Caleb Johnson- Mayflower HistoryThe tradition of the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving is steeped in myth and legend. Few people realize that the Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving the next year,...
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A fire fighters Thanksgiving
By: Lorrie RossWhile many local residents are thawing turkeys or making pies in preparation for Thanksgiving family gatherings, hundreds of fire fighters from around the country are battling more than...
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Navy brings opportunities to grow
By: Lorrie RossAfter a few November weeks sharing the stories of World War II veterans, this week takes a different direction. Zak Evans serves in the United States Navy.The Clay County native entered...
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Fire update
Camp Branch Fire (Macon County) On Wednesday, when the fire was so active and making a run up the east side of Wayah Bald, it spotted approximately three-quarters of a mile to the north in the Ray...
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Book published in 1926 gets new lease on life
By: Randall HolcombeThanks to funding from the University of North Carolina Press, Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will reissue the rare regional classic “Twenty Years of Hunting and...
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Local hospital practices emergency preparedness
By: Paul DeMichaelMurphy Medical Center conducted a readiness drill on Thursday, Nov. 17, simulating a county-wide loss of electrical power lasting more than four days.The 3-hour exercise involved...
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Christmas show is local tradition at Peacock
By: Jim KumasTickets are selling fast for what is becoming a Christmas tradition at the Peacock, “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theater.” Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Tickets are...
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Local student selected to particpate at state level
By: Melissa PiloteHayesville Middle School sixth grader, Emma Grindstaff, auditioned and was selected to participate in the North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus in Winston-Salem, Saturday and...
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