Officers of DAR visit Tamassee campus
By: Annette HopgoodOfficers of Old Unicoi Trail Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution traveled to Tamassee in Walhalla S.C. to tour the campus of Tamassee DAR School. Chapter...
View ArticleMan wins lottery
Kenneth Sutton, Jr. takes payments from winningsNo, I just won 1 million."A Hayesville handyman received an early holiday gift when his North Carolina lottery ticket made him a $1 million winner....
View ArticleGuilty of child sexual crime
A Clay County man will serve at least 28 years in prison after he was convicted of a sex offense ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local...
View ArticleMission Health Limits Visitation Due to Flu Activity
By: Mission Health Limits Visitation Due to Flu ActivityMission Health has announced that it is implementing its Visitor Limitation Policy and asking patients’ family members and friends to limit their...
View ArticleShooting range set to go to appeal
By: Lorrie RossFor almost 17 years, there has been a battle waging over guns in Clay County. No shots have been fired, but a group of Clay County residents has fought the United States Forest Service...
View ArticleLady Jackets rebound from loss
By: Travis Dockerysports@claycountyprogress.comIt’s been an up and down season so far for Hayesville’s varsity girls team. That trend continued as the team finished out their pre-Christmas schedule....
View ArticlePoverty among problems for discussion
By: Lorrie RossApproximately 60 people with various roles in local communities converged at Hinton Center for a Community Action Planning Workshop last week. Participants at the Dec. 15 event...
View ArticleLocal hospital supports Angel Tree
By: Paul DeMichaelEmployees, volunteers and friends of Murphy Medical Center helped fulfill the wishes of local children with their generous gift donations to the Cherokee County Angel Tree...
View ArticleHwy 69 upgrade
Divided highway topic for discussion groupBy: Lorraine BennettA median or a turn lane — moving water and sewer lines — how much local businesses will be impacted — four lanes or five?These were among...
View ArticleBaby, it’s cold outside so make it cheaper to stay warm inside
The record-setting warmth that much of the U.S. experienced last year, and the warmer-than-usual November we experienced just last month,PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors...
View ArticleStudents receive academic honors
Tri-County Community College congratulates Clay County students on being selected for academic honors for the 2016 Fall Semester. Students are selected for academic honors at the end of each semester...
View ArticleSellers has worn many hats during his lifetime
By: Kate ScroggsChristmas can be a hard time of the year for some people. Work is slow, school is out, the weather is bad; all of these are reasons that some of the citizens of this county may not...
View ArticleStop leads to meth charges
By: Becky Longpublisher@claycountyprogess.comWhen Clay County law enforcement officers on Thursday responded to a call to be on the look out for a Honda Civic, they found more than the car. A search of...
View ArticlePossum Drop set
By: Lorrie RossNew York drops a giant crystal ball, while Atlanta drops a giant peach. At Clay’s Corner in Brasstown, the New Year’s Eve celebration concludes with the drop of an opossum. Actually, the...
View ArticleWhat's ahead for rec park?
By: Lorraine BennettWhether Clay County should undertake an expansion to the county’s popular recreation park on Ball Park Drive has been a topic of contention in recent meetings of the county board of...
View ArticleGetting through grief during the holidays
By: Lorrie RossQueen Elizabeth II said it simply, “Grief is the price we pay for love.”Grief, sorrow and loneliness often escalate during the holidays. To those for whom the loss is new, we have words...
View ArticleGetting through grief during the holidays
By: Lorrie RossQueen Elizabeth II said it simply, “Grief is the price we pay for love.”Grief, sorrow and loneliness often escalate during the holidays. To those for whom the loss is new, we have words...
View ArticleNew year, new moves
By: Laurel AdamsIt’s “Ah, one, Ah, two” time again at the Peacock Performing Arts Center. That is, it’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for that winter cruise, to work off holiday...
View ArticleHealthy New Year’s resolutions to boost your immunity
This New Year, one important resolution is to focus on supporting a strong immune system for a happy and healthy 2017.“Building a strong immune system can improve and even extend your life,” says Larry...
View ArticleTeacher finds right connection in Hayesville
By: Kate ScroggsThere are dozens of legends and rumors about the faculty among the student body at Hayesville High School but no one comes close to Dosch Somervell when it comes to the colorful...
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