Board recommends no change in size of accessory buildings
By: Lorraine Bennett“People who bought in town didn’t buy into all the restrictions,” - Jeanne TigerThe Hayesville Planning and Zoning Board, after lengthy discussion, decided to make no recommendation...
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Clay County Arrest Report
The following warrants were issued through the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in court. Roger Dale Coffey, 55, Hayesville, failure to...
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Teens help out Matt’s Ministry
By: Jackie SellersOn Saturday morning April 30 members of New Life TeenLife served at Matt’s Ministry on WJ Cabe Road. Michael, Lori, Grace and Billy Allen, Chandler Farmer, Nash Farmer and Jacob...
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Awnings discussions to continue
By: Lorraine Bennett “Then let’s get together again and maybe we can put this all together and say are we going to do it [upgrade or replace the current awnings] and if so, when,” - Mayor Harry...
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Caregivers treated, honored by Teas from the Heart ministry
By: Nancy KellyOnce again the Teas from the Heart ministry treated ladies in our community with a special tea honoring caregivers. More than 100 volunteers were coordinated into teams led by Phyllis...
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Playoffs start today
It's playoff time! HHS softball will travel to Robbinsville this evening while baseball will host Andrews. First pitch at 4:30.Section: News
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Russian performers in the musical group Lyra return to Murphy
By: Lorraine BennettLyra, the acclaimed Russian vocal musical ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, returns to Murphy at 7 p.m. on May 12 for an evening performance at the First United Methodist...
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Neighborhood Watch launched
Residents of the Mission Ridge Subdivision have been working together for years and now have officially formed their Neighborhood Watch, according to Clay County Sheriff Vic Davis. The group has...
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Shooting victim passes away Wednesday morning; Crisp faces multiple charges...
By: Matthew OsborneA shooting on Sunrise Street in Murphy, N.C. on Tuesday afternoon led to a brief school lockdown and a search for the suspect that crossed state lines. Emergency personnel found a...
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Two rabies cases confirmed
By: Lorrie RossTwo cases of rabies have been confirmed in Clay County in the last 10 days. Clay County Health Department Supervisor Tanya Long said other cases are being observed, too. “In all of these...
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Drugs ravage Clay County
By: Lorrie Ross"When we bust one drug dealer, two or more pop up to take their place." - Sheriff Vic DavisClay County and western North Carolina are not immune from the drug crisis ravaging our nation;...
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National Day of Prayer shares the roots of Thanksgiving
By: Linda Hagbergnews@claycountyprogress.comOn Thursday, May 5 a moderate crowd went to Truett Baptist Church to participate in the National Day of Prayer. Amy Spivey, president of the Clay County...
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Dietz celebrates 105 years of living
By: Linda Hagbergnews@claycountyprogress.com“It was always about working and doing work for the Lord.”- Buna DeitzBuna Deitz began life in a time when the North Pole was only being explored, women were...
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Congressman visits farm
By: Linda Hagbergnews@claycountyprogress.com”The great thing about being here on this farm is that they are setting the standard for farms that the rest of America should be following and we should be...
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County Commission puts sales tax on Nov. ballot
By: Lorraine Bennett"We’ve got real problems in this county. I think this is a sad reflection of where we are on this board.” - Commissioner Rob PeckAbout 70 people showed up at Thursday evening’s...
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Commisioners Meeting Audio
By: Becky Long publisher@claycountyprogess.comThe link below is the recorded audio from the special commisioners meeting called in April of 2016. Section: News
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Groups benefit from Town of Hayesville’s generosity
By: Lorraine Bennett “To have that has made a difference in us being able to perform our services to the community.” - Mary FondaIn a noteworthy gesture of generosity, the Town of Hayesville has...
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Board OKs 48 units
By: Lorraine Bennett The Hayesville Board of Adjustment has granted a certificate of zoning compliance to allow a proposed 48-unit apartment complex to be constructed on a triangular parcel of land...
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TVA says spring rains help lake levels rise
By: Lorraine Bennett “We have had enough rain and runoff this spring so that reservoirs are looking real good.” - James Everett.Aficionados of western North Carolina’s lakes will be delighted to learn...
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Rabies advisory issued in Clay County
From the Clay County Health Department: There have been two confirmed cases, both foxes, in Clay County since the beginning of May, according to Tanya Long with the Clay County Health Department. "We...
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