Clay County Progress, Hayesville, North Carolina

“My only claim to fame is an old hound dog,” said Mattie Cayce who turned 100 years old on May 12. Cayce was referring to a couple of brothers who were her ancestors. They brought over the first four Plott Hound pups known in the United States from...

Multiple drug charges lodged

On May 10, law enforcement officers searched a Towns County residence and more than $7,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized, according to a release from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. It also led to the arrest of a 63 year-old man who faces...

Courthouse opening anticipated in mid-summer

The May Town Council Meeting brought good news from the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association Courthouse Committee. The building renovations are almost complete and they are shooting for a July opening. Paul Price said the group has...

New School superintendent hired

Gary S. Gibson, a graduate of Andrews High School and former school superintendent in the Taylor County School District in Georgia, has been tapped by the Clay County Board of Education to serve as the new superintendent of Clay County schools. ...

Fishing trip turns tragic

When Stan Woodard died Friday, May 11, it had been one of the best days of his life. According to Teressa Woodard, his wife of 37 years, her husband was doing what he loved. Not only had he been fishing all day, the 56 year old was with two of his...

THE U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN OBSERVANCE OF “NATIONAL POLICE WEEK”

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Communities across the United States gather during National Police Week to remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, to share their stories of courage and sacrifice, and to honor...

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Church, music keep centenarian young

“My only claim to fame is an old hound dog,” said Mattie Cayce who turned 100 years old on May 12. Cayce was referring to a couple of brothers who were her ancestors.

Clay County man wins Cash 5 jackpot

Raymond Lupin, of Hayesville, says a quick decision to play on his way out of town won him a $106,435 Cash 5 jackpot.

Multiple drug charges lodged

On May 10, law enforcement officers searched a Towns County residence and more than $7,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized, according to a release from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office.

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WCU Men’s Golf Receives APR Public Recognition Award

Cullowhee, N.C.

Moser lands hole-in-one

The highlight of the day for the Ladies Golf Association was Sidney Moser’s hole-in-one on number 11 at The Ridges Country Club.

Chatuge fishing team wins Angler of the Year race

The Chatuge Anglers High school fishing team of Caz Anderson and Luke Barrett won the 2018 Georgia Bass Nation High School Angler of the Year points race.