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Mayor Harry Baugh, Councilman Joe Slaton, Councilwoman Lauren Tiger and Councilman Austin Hedden (L-R) are donating their financial “token of appreciation” checks to charity. The Town Council offered all citizens who can provide proof they are town residents and have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus a check for $100. As of Monday, 107 checks had been issued.

Mayor Harry Baugh, Councilman Joe Slaton, Councilwoman Lauren Tiger and Councilman Austin Hedden (L-R) are donating their financial “token of appreciation” checks to charity. The Town Council offered all citizens who can provide proof they are town residents and have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus a check for $100. As of Monday, 107 checks had been issued.

Mayor, Councilman Prepare For December Job Change

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hayesville Mayor Harry Baughn, completing eight years as the town’s two-term mayor, chaired his final Town Council meeting Monday evening as he prepares to swap jobs with incoming mayor and current Councilman Joe Slaton.
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Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

Still Your Mom: New program at The Still Place

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The Still Place, partnering with Charlie’s Heart Foundation and KinderMourn, held the first Still Your Mom Bereavement Retreat amidst the falling leaves along Compass Creek.
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Image by sagar pradhan from Pixabay

Fire prevention tips from the Forest Service

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across western NC to think safety and exercise caution during fall fire season, which typically lasts from mid-October until mid-December. During fall fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves and yard debris.
These small boxes, lovingly packed with toys and other items, have been delivered to millions of children around the world.

These small boxes, lovingly packed with toys and other items, have been delivered to millions of children around the world.

Drop-off site to open for Operation Christmas Child

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
More than 4,000 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Monday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 22, offering a curbside option.
Workers tear down the Bid D Convenience Store at Old Highway 64 on Tuesday in Hayesville.

Workers tear down the Bid D Convenience Store at Old Highway 64 on Tuesday in Hayesville.

Decades old building gone

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
A longtime fixture of Hayesville is gone, but its absence will only be temporary. Workers tore down the Big D Convenience Store at Old Highway 64 on Tuesday, as the company gets set to move into a larger building directly behind the old facility.
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Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

Fire and Smoke Alarms – What You Might Not Know

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
From time to time I write about fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors because the technology is improving all the time. Felicia Mull at the Clay County Fire and Rescue department also writes reminders. There’s a good reason for this.
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Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

Cowee Bald, Connelly Creek Road Construction

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Visitors to the Nantahala Ranger District should expect construction delays on Cowee Bald Road (NFSR 70) and Connelly Creek Road (NFSR 86) in the coming months.
A small detail of "Storybook Lane" art by Doreyl Ammons Cain Director, Appalachian Mural Trail

A small detail of "Storybook Lane" art by Doreyl Ammons Cain Director, Appalachian Mural Trail

Words 'Falling Like Leaves'

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Like a melody, words falling like leaves carry a childlike flavor falling from the storyteller's heart. Four acclaimed children’s book authors will share their stories at the unveiling of a new Postage Stamp Mural.
Barbara Ann Day

Barbara Ann Day

A Recovery Story

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Someday, Barbara Ann Day would like to have a dog again. Possibly even a cat. Having pets was a happy time in her life. She had four dogs and a few cats until her life changed drastically on December 28, 2017. That was the day she crashed a car and took the lives of two people.