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Newspaper office lobby will temporarily close

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The Clay County Progress office lobby will be temporarily closed to the public. The Progress will remain open for business and customers can call 389-8431 or email for advertising, news, subscriptions, classifieds and legal notices.
Clay County Transportation Director, Marie Gunther

Clay County Transportation Director, Marie Gunther

Labor Day series: Focus on Clay County’s leaders

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Several years ago, Clay County Progress, ran a series focusing on directors, managers and other leaders of Clay County. Over the years, changes have occurred so once again, the newspaper will focus on the folks who oversee the various departments in Clay County.
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Health officials emphasize quarantine as COVID cases climb

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Beyond vaccinations, public health officials also are emphasizing another important means of slowing the spread of COVID-19: quarantine. Clay County pushed near 100 active cases during the past week and also recorded its 22nd and 23rd COVID-related deaths during the pandemic.
Photo by Joe Davenport

Photo by Joe Davenport

Firefighters save local home

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
On Thursday, August 26, Clay County Fire and Rescue was paged to a structure fire on Qualla Rd around 12:19 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was apparent from the home. Crews geared up and made entry into the structure.
Image by Tom Kopetzky from Pixabay

Image by Tom Kopetzky from Pixabay

American Legion Special Events

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
In these challenging times it is comforting to know that some things can be counted on as rock solid components of our American Foundation. Clay County’s own George Lee Post 532 of the American Legion is one of them.
Senate Leader Phil Berger at a press conference releasing the F.A.C.T.S. Task Force report. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.

Senate Leader Phil Berger at a press conference releasing the F.A.C.T.S. Task Force report. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.

N.C. Senate passes anti-indoctrination bill after emotional debate

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
A bill that would prohibit public schools from promoting controversial viewpoints related to Critical Race Theory cleared the N.C. Senate on Thursday. Debate about the bill featured rare personal attacks among senators.
Woodhaven Construction owner Tommy Davis, center, was flanked by helpers Steve Johns, left and David Collins, right, to place the first piece of new lumber on the Old Hayesville Town Hall for the front porch.

Woodhaven Construction owner Tommy Davis, center, was flanked by helpers Steve Johns, left and David Collins, right, to place the first piece of new lumber on the Old Hayesville Town Hall for the front porch.

Renovations begin on Old Town Hall

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
After a year of fundraising efforts by Historic Hayesville Inc. volunteers, lumber has been delivered to begin construction and rehab of the Old Hayesville Town Hall as a small classroom.
The P-51 Mustang on display during the 2020 Welcome Home - A Tribute To All Who Serve at the Western Carolina Regional Airport. Several other vintage planes were on display during the day of the event.

The P-51 Mustang on display during the 2020 Welcome Home - A Tribute To All Who Serve at the Western Carolina Regional Airport. Several other vintage planes were on display during the day of the event.

Vintage aircraft among flights at ‘Welcome Home’ celebration

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Welcome Home - A Tribute To All Who Serve will host its third annual event to celebrate veterans at Western Carolina Regional Airport on Saturday, Oct. 30. This event showcases several different vintage aircraft from different periods of conflict.