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Photo by Ron Wallace Demolition beginning in the upstairs of the old building on the corner of Herbert Street.

Photo by Ron Wallace Demolition beginning in the upstairs of the old building on the corner of Herbert Street.

Bringing Herbert Street building back to life

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   Demolition of downtown Hayesville’s old Herbert Street building, sitting vacant with leaking roof and missing windows, is underway. Tearing down the old is a first step toward making room for the new.

Former jailer sentenced in inmate scam

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Staff Reports   A former captain of the Clay County Detention Center has pled guilty to two counts of felony embezzlement for crimes that occurred during her employment there. Krystal Dawn Ledford, 39, of Hayesville, plead guilty Monday, Dec. 1 in Superior Court.
Sounds of the season

Sounds of the season

Enjoy sounds of the season on Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
“The Sweet Sounds of Christmas” holiday concert include participants, front, from left, Dawn Whidden, Linda Holt, Director Cody Killian, Assistant Director Laura Stooksbury, Accompanist Terry Mayhew and Rhona Lentz; second row, Donita Hogsed and Suzi Perkins; third row, Jane Hindsman, Ashley...
Chamber photo contributed The Clay County Chamber of Commerce started in 1989. They moved to the present location at 96 Sanderson St. six years ago. It is just down from the Hayesville Post Office at the corner of the Hayesville Square.

Chamber photo contributed The Clay County Chamber of Commerce started in 1989. They moved to the present location at 96 Sanderson St. six years ago. It is just down from the Hayesville Post Office at the corner of the Hayesville Square.

Non-profit series: Clay Chamber of Commerce

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer     The Clay County Chamber of Commerce was established in June 1989.  According to Clay County Chamber Executive Director Jim Rich, they receive between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors each year.

Board of Commissioners agenda for Dec. 4

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Clay County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the multi-purpose room located at 261 Courthouse Drive. The tentative agenda is as follows: • Prayer • Pledge of Allegiance • Public comment • Resolution - Honorary naming (Edward L. Roach) of 3.
Tennessee Valley Authority crews installed raw water piping at the Chatuge Dam hydro unit earlier this year during a maintenance outage to insure continued high performance in producing reliable and dispatchable power for the region.

Tennessee Valley Authority crews installed raw water piping at the Chatuge Dam hydro unit earlier this year during a maintenance outage to insure continued high performance in producing reliable and dispatchable power for the region.

TVA Open House set for Dec. 4 on proposed Clay County project

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for members of the public to engage with them as they consider potential routes for new transmission lines that are needed to meet a growing power demand in the area.
Sheriff's dinner

Sheriff's dinner

Tis the season for food and fellowship

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On Saturday the Clay County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, with plenty of help from volunteers such as the Sheriff ’s Auxiliary and K-9 Unit, prepared and served more than 600 plates fi lled with Thanksgiving fare like turkey, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes and green beans along with a bevy of...
Granny’s Attic proceeds go to non-profit programs around Clay County. They are open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Granny’s Attic proceeds go to non-profit programs around Clay County. They are open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Gift buying on the thrift

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
 By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   It’s time to grab some gifts to place under the Christmas tree for those special someone’s. Yet prices for many things are on the rise, which stretches gift-giving dollars more than ever.
Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress Rep. Gillespie administers the oath of office to returning Town Council Members, Lauren Tiger, Joe Slaton and Harry Baughn.

Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress Rep. Gillespie administers the oath of office to returning Town Council Members, Lauren Tiger, Joe Slaton and Harry Baughn.

England takes over as mayor

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   “My plans for the town are to listen to the people,” Benita England said Monday shortly after trading her role as councilwoman to become mayor of Hayesville. “I am going to be driven by the people around me.”  England was sworn into her new role by N.C.

Clay County has holiday food options

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   It’s that time of year when many folks are thinking about family gatherings with roasted turkey, dressing and sweet desserts. Yet for some, food options may be limited by high costs, limited access, low income or something else.