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Winter Holiday Safety

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Winter holidays are a time spent with family and friends. We ask that you remember a few fire safety tips during the holiday season. Decorating ·     Replace any sting of lights that are worn, broken, or have loose bulbs. Bad connections can start a fire.

College president to speak at local meeting

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Movers & Shakers welcome John Wilkinson to our 8 a.m. breakfast meeting, Friday, Nov. 19  at the Sunrise Grill in Hiawassee. Wilkinson is president of North Georgia Technical College, with locations in Blairsville and throughout our area.
Photo by Sandy Zimmerman

Photo by Sandy Zimmerman

Shop Small This Season At Local Businesses

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Small Business Saturday on November 27 is a national promotion but is an important  day to begin holiday shopping to support our local businesses. On average every dollar spent at a small business provides 67 cents to stay in our local community.
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Clay County GOP Announces Christmas Party

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Tickets are now available for the Clay County Republican Party's Christmas Party to be held on Friday, December 10th at the Hinton Center.  The cost is $25.00 per person, or $45.00 per couple. Doors open at 5 p.
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School board makes face masks optional

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
By a 3-1 vote, the Clay County Board of Education chose to eliminate its face mask requirement for Clay County Schools during a special called meeting on Monday in Hayesville. The ruling became effective on Tuesday.
(Jared Putnam / Clay County Progress) Clay County Community Paramedic Ben English speaks while fellow paramedic Jeff Ledford looks on during the Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov.4 in Hayesville.

(Jared Putnam / Clay County Progress) Clay County Community Paramedic Ben English speaks while fellow paramedic Jeff Ledford looks on during the Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov.4 in Hayesville.

Collaborative antibody clinic a 'life saver'

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Clay County ambulances were sometimes sitting at hospitals for several hours at a time during the month of September, waiting for a bed to open up for a new patient.
Progress photo by Lorrie Ross. Then Governor Pat McCrory flew in one early November Sunday morning to thank firefighters and meet with fire officials. After hearing a briefing, he visited several firefighters working Boteler Fire. McCrory on left, receives a briefing from Southern Area Red Team Operations Section Chief Steve Weaver. Vic Davis, Clay County Sheriff at the time, stands behind the men.

Progress photo by Lorrie Ross. Then Governor Pat McCrory flew in one early November Sunday morning to thank firefighters and meet with fire officials. After hearing a briefing, he visited several firefighters working Boteler Fire. McCrory on left, receives a briefing from Southern Area Red Team Operations Section Chief Steve Weaver. Vic Davis, Clay County Sheriff at the time, stands behind the men.

Five Year Wildfire Anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Five years ago, Clay County’s mountains were burning. For several weeks, the air was thick with smoke as flames consumed tens of thousands of acres in western North Carolina. It was a frightening time for area residents, but also a time when they came together.
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Governor Cooper Announces Intent to Sign Legislative Budget

News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Governor Roy Cooper announced his intent to sign the legislative budget, citing necessary investments in teacher and state employee pay, critical infrastructure and aid to help families and businesses emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever.