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Correction
In a front page story titled “Local family suffers loss” that ran in the April 6 edition of the Progress two statements are incorrect. The statement that Womble “drove herself to the doctor” was...
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Easter weekend brings egg-citing hunts for local children
Clay County offers a variety of options for local kids when it comes to hunting Easter Eggs. Here are a few of them:Friday• Kick off the egg hunting season with a night hunt hosted by Meadow Grove...
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Programs at risk in Trump’s budget
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is a long way from clearing Congress. However, a quick look at its contents gives a revealing idea of the new administration’s priorities and why they are...
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Spring Cleaning Kicks Off With Statewide Litter Sweep
Groups of volunteers from across North Carolina are donning safety vests and gloves as they prepare for some spring cleaning ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
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The Civilian Conservation Corps Needs YOU!
With Spring knocking on the door it’s time to start filling up your social calendar and here’s an exciting and ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
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MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR USING AN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE TO DAMAGE...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – United States Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose announced today that Larry Dean Bowlsby, 49, of Warrenton, Missouri, was ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
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Forest Service issues warning about black bears
The Nantahala National Forest is warning visitors going to Panthertown on the Nantahala Ranger District in Franklin to be on ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
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In state, children’s health gets an A
With health care coverage constantly in the national spotlight, there is some good news for North Carolina children. The North Carolina Child Health Report Card awarded the state an A rating for...
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Fiber optic and debt topics of EMC town hall
Questions about expanding fiber optic Internet service and the debt that is being accrued abounded at the town hall meeting held by the board of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC on Thursday, April 13 at the new...
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Governor Cooper Names State Banking Commission Appointees
Governor Roy Cooper today announced eight appointments to the State Banking Commission. “North Carolina is a leader in banking and this ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
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Extended statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse passes N.C. House
A bill to extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse passed the North Carolina House ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to...
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Governor Cooper Vetoes House Bill 239 and Senate Bill 68
On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 239 and Senate Bill 68, according to a news release from the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
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Drone Permits Reach 1,000
The Division of Aviation<https://www.ncdot.gov/aviation/> has issued 1,000 drone permits to government and commercial operators in North Carolina, according to a ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM...
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Earth Day a reminder to protect environment, recycle
The average American produces about 4 1/2 pounds of garbage every day. That amounts to 230 million tons of trash every year, just in the United States.The growing garbage problem, along with air and...
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Senate bill could change our tax system
A bill proposed by three urban area senators could throw property values across the state into chaos.Senate Bill 363 proposes to amend the Machinery Act, which governs the entire property tax system in...
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Signage among topics at tourism meeting
With the end of the fiscal year approaching, as well as the end of terms for some members of the Clay County Travel and Tourism Board, both topics were discussed at the board’s April meeting held...
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Theft and fraud suspect arrested
A Clay County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges in connection to a stolen credit card, according to ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view...
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Senior working to promote childhood literacy
Hayesville High School Senior Hannah Mixon is completing her senior project on promoting childhood literacy in Clay County. Working with Pre-School director and Matt’s Ministry founder Maggie Butler,...
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Gomez to speak about the total solar eclipse in area
A total solar eclipse will darken the skies over a slice of western North Carolina in August. Enrique Gomez, associate professor of astronomy and physics at Western Carolina University, is planning a...
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Chatuge Shores Golf Course tees up for new season
“We’re probably in better shape than we’ve been in years. The golf course is in the best shape for this time of year that we’ve seen in four to five years.” This sunny assessment comes from Richard...
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