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Special Weather Statement Alert
Special Weather Statement for Clay County, North CarolinaLIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PLATEAU AND VALLEY, AND SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY...
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How to prepare for winter weather
To prepare for a winter storm you should do the following: Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit: Rock ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
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Winter Storm Warning for Clay County, North Carolina
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MORRISTOWN HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM...
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TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE AND HOME FOR SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
Severe winter weather–including snow, ice, and freezing rain–is expected throughout the Carolinas starting Friday night and continuing throughout the weekend. AAA Carolinas offers the following tips...
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Mountain Crews Ready for Winter Weather
Teams from Murphy to Mt. Airy prepared for snowEmployees for the Department of Transportation are prepared to keep motorists as safe as possible during a winter storm that could commence Thursday...
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Commission may move offices
Board votes to look into renovating Community Service BuildingBy: Lorraine BennettThe Clay County Commissioners Thursday broached the prospect of moving some county offices from the Hayesville square...
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Snow stops county cold
By: Lorrie RossThe lingering snow and ice have kept Clay County’s Department of Transportation employees busy for the past several days. However, local DOT Supervisor Charles Maney said he thinks it...
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No injuries in roll-over
A 1998 Nissan driven by Armando David Granados, of Hayesville, went over an embankment after it ran out of the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
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Council votes to complete awnings
The Hayesville Town Council voted Monday evening to complete the town’s awnings project and also discussed the annexation of some contiguous county property.Council members agreed to support a letter...
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Suspect sentenced to more than 250 months
During the Jan. 2 session of Cherokee County Superior Court the Honorable Judge William H. Coward sentenced Larry Wayne Reid to more than 250 months as part of a plea negotiation by Reid for his...
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Clay County earns top ratings in Southeast tourism magazine
Not only does Clay County have some of the best biking trails, but it also has the best fly-fishing and flat water in the area, according to readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors.In addition, the...
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Meeting is planned for Small Town
Last year was productive for Hayesville’s Small Town program with the formation of Historic Hayesville, Inc. as the nonprofit administrator and managed by community volunteers on the HHI Board and...
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Man’s death under probe
A Bryson City man was beaten within an inch of his life during a confrontation at a Marble residence in Cherokee County on Jan. 9. He passed away two days later from his injuries.The victim, Lou...
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Lodging revenue on rise locally
Tax from Clay County lodging revenue increased for the last half of 2016 over the last half of 2015. As a result, Clay County’s Travel and Tourism Board has more funds to use to accomplish its mission...
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HONORING community service
The 28th Annual Clay County Community Awards program held at Hinton Center on Jan. 12 was not just a time for good food and laughter, but a time for acknowledging the hard work of many.After a prayer...
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Wife faces attempted murder charge
Article Submitted On Monday, Jan. 16, Jacqueline Kay Ford, 61, of Hiawassee, was arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder.PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors...
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Task Force preparing for August eclipse
Later this year, the afternoon sky will become totally dark for more than two minutes while a total solar eclipse sweeps a narrow path across the United States. The nation has not seen a total solar...
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Murphy man accused of child sexual assault
An investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of an 81-year-old Murphy man who faces charges of sexual assault involving a child. On Jan. 9 John Frederick Kaufman was...
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‘Small Town’ board projects highlighted
“We’ve made a lot of progress from this time last year,” said Sandy Zimmerman, chairing the first board meeting of the new year for the Small Town Main Street group which met at the Clay County...
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino planning convention center, hotel expansion
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort representatives said that funding for construction of a convention center and fourth hotel tower was approved by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council....
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