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Fourth of July celebrations

Fourth of July celebrations

Roundup of 250 celebrations

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Independence Day 2026 celebrates 250 years of America — an important birthday for our country. Because there are so many can’t-miss events, we have a roundup of area celebrations, starting with those in Clay County. First, what can be more American than a rodeo?
Clay County Commissioners Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 18 concluded the approval of the 2026-2027 tax budget. From left, Commissioner Clay Logan and Chairman Dr. Rob Peck answered questions from the public.

Clay County Commissioners Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 18 concluded the approval of the 2026-2027 tax budget. From left, Commissioner Clay Logan and Chairman Dr. Rob Peck answered questions from the public.

Clay County budget has been approved

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
On Thursday, June 18 Clay County Commissioners opened a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of hearing from the public on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Having followed legal N.C. State statute 159 for the hearing, Chairman Rob Peck announced the budget set at $29,415,358.

Town of Hayesville budget approved

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Mayor Benita England opened a public hearing on the proposed Town of Hayesville 2026-2027 budget at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22. No resident of the community attended the hearing and Harry Baughn made a motion to open the regular meeting.
Don't Tell Danny will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 on the square.

Don't Tell Danny will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 on the square.

Shhhh, 'Don't Tell Danny'

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
It’s not really a secret. In fact, spread the word! Classic rock band “Don’t Tell Danny” will headline Clay County Communities Revitalization Association’s Friday Summer Concert Series on Friday, June 26.
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers bring supercharged hot ragtime jazz infused with a touch of rock and roll to the Peacock at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

Blair Crimmins and the Hookers bring supercharged hot ragtime jazz infused with a touch of rock and roll to the Peacock at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

Supercharged ragtime comes to the Peacock

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Get ready for a night of supercharged hot ragtime jazz infused with a touch of rock and roll! Blair Crimmins and the Hookers are taking the stage at Peacock Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.
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.

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

News Staff
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.
Digital message signs warn of a detour ahead. This one is on School Drive near Yellow Jacket Drive.

Digital message signs warn of a detour ahead. This one is on School Drive near Yellow Jacket Drive.

Myers Chapel Road to be completed in October

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Just a few more months, and those detour signs along highways leading to Myers Chapel Road should go away.
Numerous emergency response agencies from across the region help with search efforts.

Numerous emergency response agencies from across the region help with search efforts.

Search for missing kayaker ends in tragedy

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
After an intensive search involving numerous emergency response agencies from across the region, authorities have recovered the body of a kayaker, Michael Pickelsimer, who went missing on Lake Chatuge last week.
The conceptual route of a new transmission line across Lake Chatuge to support the planned Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Shooting Creek substation in Clay County.

The conceptual route of a new transmission line across Lake Chatuge to support the planned Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Shooting Creek substation in Clay County.

TVA answers questions on underwater transmission line

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Tennessee Valley Authority is continuing to answer the question asked by residents about the feasibility of an underwater transmission line to a planned Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Management Cooperative substation in Shooting Creek.