On Saturday, June 13, the community came together to honor Cotton’s memory during a candlelight vigil in Hayesville. It has been reported that more than 150 people attended.
Clay County mourns the loss of beloved community member
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Clay County community continues to grieve following the tragic death of Wanda Holden Cotton, a longtime business owner, former nurse, public servant, devoted mother, grandmother and friend to countless people throughout the area.Local
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Sports
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From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.
Hayesville Baseball earns strong representation
Front from left, Rhett, Tessa, Jackson, Joe Jack and Edna Mae Sellers; back Carrissa Daniels, Denise and Charlie Shelton, Rob, Marissa and Matthew Peck are witnessing Jackson's signing with Caldwell Community College.
Sellers continues baseball career at Caldwell Community College
Regional
Towns County Sheriff Ken Henders re-indicted
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Braden Rumfelt of Murphy posted several reels to his social media before the performance including exploring the park with fellow American Idol contestants and his sister, Cali.