Clay County Progress

Solar eclipse to cause increase in traffic

Due to the increase in visitors expected for the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, U.S. Forest Service staff encourage drivers to understand parking rules and plan ahead for high amounts of traffic on narrow forest roads. Use extreme caution when...

Eclipse dread or joy? It depends on the culture

For several months, news media has warned of the impending eclipse. Some predictions almost make the looming celestial event seem like a sort of “apoceclipse,” something to be dreaded and not enjoyed. So how did ancient peoples deal with sudden...

Music, festivals part of eclipse celebration

The Hayesville Summer Concert Series will kick off the solar eclipse weekend celebration with Caribbean Cowboys playing on the historic Hayesville courthouse square. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. From 7-9 p.m., this multi-talented...

Aug. 21 brings once-in-a-lifetime event

On Monday, Aug. 21, the moon’s shadow will descend a path roughly 60-miles wide across the United States towards the southeastern part of the country, creating a total solar eclipse. Because Clay County lies directly in the path of totality for The...

Space program part of eclipse

With so much attention focused on eclipse traffic and crowds, very little has been said about what a learning opportunity the event will be for kids. Aerospace engineer Valerie Gsell hopes to change that. During Clay County Solar Fest at 11:15 a.m...

Septic application fees rise

Clay County Commissioners voted to increase the fees for permits for septic applications. They also gave a standing ovation to team members of the medical mission to Clay County at the Thursday, Aug. 3 meeting. A half dozen representatives from the...

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Solar eclipse to cause increase in traffic

Due to the increase in visitors expected for the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, U.S.

Celebrate Monday’s blackout with cupcakes of same name

Clay County has hit the jackpot for viewing Monday’s solar eclipse. We are right smack-dab in the path of totality and that is something to celebrate.

Eclipse dread or joy? It depends on the culture

For several months, news media has warned of the impending eclipse.

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Bombsquad takes second place

The N.C. Bombsquad came in second place out of 18 teams in the Big Orange Showcase tournament in Knoxville Tenn.

Morrow wins bass club tournament

Luke Morrow took first place with a five fish combined total of 18.18 pounds in the Hiawassee River Bass Club's July tournament held on Lake Nottley.

Negativity appears to outgrow kudzu

Remember when we all had the ridiculous thought that social media would bring us closer together? Any hope of that being a reality can be dashed by simply reading the comments of any post.