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Grads receive foundation scholarships
The Murphy Medical Center Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $39,000 to area students pursuing higher education in the healthcare arena. The foundation provided scholarships to graduating...
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County hires new manager
Mark Heyward Pullium, the chief financial officer at Pamlico Community College in Grantsboro, N.C. who also served in that capacity for the Fayette County Board of Commissioners in Fayetteville, Ga....
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Court reverses offender ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a North Carolina law prohibiting registered sex offenders from using Facebook, Twitter and other popular social media Web sites often used by minors in Clay...
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Crashes result in ongoing investigation
A man who drove a car in a fatal accident in March in Cherokee County was involved in another recent crash as the investigation into the first one drags on.Jackie Burrell, 61, of Hayesville, was...
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Budget topic of ABC board meeting
Money was the topic of the day for the ABC Board meeting on June 12. Last month the proposed budget was introduced and there was much discussion on it. Chairman Tommy Moore called the meeting to order...
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Guns, equipment are recovered after thefts
A rash of thefts were among the incidents that kept the Clay County Sheriff’s Office busy over the past week and a half, but in the course of three separate investigations, a stolen car, firearms and a...
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Public involvement landing fugitives in jail
Recently the Progress printed a news release about Bradley Crawford because the Clay County Sheriff’s Office had warrants on him for failing to work after being paid. After the article ran Crawford...
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Legion, auxiliary attend Raleigh convention
Local George Lee American Legion Post 532 and Auxiliary Unit delegates recently gathered in Raleigh for the 98th annual Department statewide Convention. Elections were held and new officers were...
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Time for growing summer vegetables
Each day we learn about another driving error that has caused a crash. You can improve your driving skills and get an up date on the rules of the road by attending a classroom only AARP Smart Driver...
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DAR recognizes members’ work
Daughters of the American Revolution, Old Unicoi Trail Chapter held its annual picnic to show appreciation to Sons of the American Revolution, Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter and OUT members who have...
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Lottery for 2017 ginseng permits deadline July 19
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests says that forest visitors have until Wednesday, July 19 to submit contact information to ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to...
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Local hospital practices emergency readiness
Murphy Medical Center conducted a readiness drill on June 13, establishing a Point of Distribution during a simulated county-wide H1N1 flu pandemic. The two-hour event involved staff members from all...
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Parade, fireworks for Fourth
Despite the Fourth of July being on a Tuesday making it sandwiched between two work days, there are lots of activities occurring in Clay County and other local communities for the nation’s 241st...
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Nicest town in America?
Hayesville may be one of the nicest places in America, but most residents and visitors already know that. Last week, Hayesville was named one of the 10 nicest places in America by the editors of...
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Board okays tax increase
The Clay County Board of Commission approved a new budget and a 2 cent millage rate increase to fund it, approved a contract for the new county manager and appointed a new building inspector at a...
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No more ‘beer jail’ on square
Parents who want to have a glass of wine at events on the Hayesville square no longer have to separate from the rest of their family, especially from their minor children. The town of Hayesville...
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Folk School has new executive director
Jerry Jackson has been named the new executive director of John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown.Jackson, who has served as deputy director of Penland School of Crafts since 2007, will begin work...
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States refuse Trump’s request
President Donald Trump’s establishment of an elections commission asking for voter names, addresses, party affiliation, voting records and other personal information has generated a fire storm of...
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Patriotic parade honors freedom
Tuesday’s parade and fireworks show dominated July Fourth plans for many Clay County residents and the heavy rains even paused long enough to allow people to enjoy the celebrations. The evening began...
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Surfer Girls of All Ages Returning for Wahine Classic
NEWS PROVIDED BY Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic One weekend per year, the boys step aside, and surfer girls of all ages take ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to...
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