Clay County Progress, Hayesville, North Carolina

Atlanta History Center Acquires Important United States Colored Troops Flag

The Atlanta History Center announced today its acquisition of a rare artifact key to the story of the Civil War, the regimental flag of the 127th United States Colored Troops (USCT). The flag is one of fewer than 25 known examples carried by African...

Father’s Day: My dad, my mentor, my friend

Father’s Day: a special recognition for fathers was first brought about by Sonora Smart Dodd, born in 1882 in Washington State, after hearing a mother’s days sermon at church. Dodd wanted to honor her own father, William Jackson Smart, who raised...

Town of Hayesville talks grants, budget

Two public hearings preceded the Hayesville Town Council meeting Monday, June 10. First, a 5 p.m. hearing closed out the Community Development Block Grant for the downtown redevelopment project. The N.C. Department of Commerce provided $200,000 in...

Chatuge pool needs repairs

Swimming to beat the summertime heat is a fun pastime for many kids, especially during the long days of summer vacation. Unfortunately, one of the most popular swimming destinations for Clay County residents will remain closed again this year. The...

Community gives input for superintendent

On Tuesday, June 4, two consultant firm representatives hosted a meeting with the public to compile a list of desired qualities to seek out in the search for Clay County’s next superintendent. Interim superintendent Scotty Penland made a brief...

Investigators not backing down

Since the May 31 discovery of 17-year-old Jordan Garcia’s body, Clay County investigators have clocked more than 500 hours into piecing together the case and who can be held responsible for his death. The location where he was found was confirmed...

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Atlanta History Center Acquires Important United States Colored Troops Flag

The Atlanta History Center announced today its acquisition of a rare artifact key to the story of the Civil War, the regimental flag of the 127^th United States Colored Troops (USCT).

Father’s Day: My dad, my mentor, my friend

Father’s Day: a special recognition for fathers was first brought about by Sonora Smart Dodd, born in 1882 in Washington State, after hearing a mother’s days sermon at church.

Concert on the square Friday night

Don't miss the inspiring rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” performed a cappella by Rebel Union as they open the Friday Night Concert Series in Hayesville on June 14.

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Hudson O'Neal Bags $15,000 at Smoky Mountain

Hudson O'Neal wrestled the lead from Mike Marlar on lap 30 and then cruised on to his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway.

WCU's Matthew Koehler, Justice Bigbie Named ABCA All-Region

Western Carolina landed two players on the 2019 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) / Rawlings NCAA Division I Atlantic All-Region teams released on Wednesday.