Clay County Progress, Hayesville, North Carolina

Twenty-first century leaders need qualities like critical thinking and decisiveness, as well as being humble and open-minded. Effective leaders should also be collaborative, relational, creative, curious and be good communicators and listeners. ...

Accident claims local man’s life

A Hiawassee man died last week from injuries sustained in an Aug. 13 motorcycle accident. A local woman faces misdemeanor charges in connection to the fatality. Randy Barnes, 59, of Hiawassee, was traveling eastbound when his motorcycle was struck...

How long do water heaters really last?

How long do tank water heaters last? The answer is, according to most plumbing experts, 8-12 years. That’s quite a range. Which ones will last eight and which ones will last twelve? Angie’s List recommends replacement at ten years. That’s easy to...

Mountain Community Chorus holding auditions

Upcoming auditions will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 for anyone wanting to sing in the Mountain Community Chorus holiday program. All are welcome to participate. A choral singing background is preferred combined with a willingness to learn new music....

County gets boost from ABC funds

Clay County’s ABC store continues to contribute to the county’s coffers. During the regular meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 13, ABC board finance officer Olivia Anderson shared financial reports for both June and July, showing a profit distribution of $...

Jackets have final pre-season test

Fans of Hayesville Yellow Jacket football got a chance to see their team on the field Friday, Aug. 16 as Hayesville hosted Fannin County, Ga. for a scrimmage. A large crowd filed into Frank R. Long stadium to watch the Jackets make final adjustments...

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Governor Cooper Vetoes HB 370

On Wednesday, Aug. 1 Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

Preliminary Estimates: Motor Vehicle Deaths Projected to Dip Below 40,000 for First Time Since 2015

Preliminary estimates from the

Training focuses on growing leaders

Twenty-first century leaders need qualities like critical thinking and decisiveness, as well as being humble and open-minded.

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Football contest sees changes

Just like the game of football itself, the Clay County Progress “Pigskin Picks” football contest is going through some changes.

JV volleyball opens with a win

The JV volleyball team from Hayesville High School got the season off to a strong start as they hosted Highlands Monday, Aug. 19.

Highlands sweeps Hayesville

After a summer of preparation, the varsity Yellow Jacket volleyball took to their home court Monday, Aug. 19 for their first match of the season.

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Obituaries

Jewell Galloway Scroggs

Jewell Galloway Scroggs, 93, a Clay County native passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 in her adopted hometown of Fairfax, Va., following a brief illness.

James Francis Brownlee

James Francis Brownlee, 69, of Hiawassee, Ga., passed away peacefully in his home on Aug. 10, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with an extended illness.

Franklin Martin

Franklin Martin, 86, of Murphy passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

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