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Hayesville Zoning Administrator George Schaaf will offer consulting help to his replacement Sandy Benson, who is scheduled to take over his position Sept. 1.

Hayesville Zoning Administrator George Schaaf will offer consulting help to his replacement Sandy Benson, who is scheduled to take over his position Sept. 1.

Council approves hiring of New zoning administrator

News Staff
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
 The Hayesville Town Council Monday approved the hiring of former Nebraska forester Sandy Benson to replace veteran Hayesville Zoning Administrator George Schaaf, who is retiring Sept. 1 to take over more family responsibilities.
Image by Sabine van Erp from Pixabay

Image by Sabine van Erp from Pixabay

Southern Highland Craft Guild' hosting member-focused show

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
The Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its newest member-focused show "Sparkle" on Saturday, Aug. 7. On the second level of the Folk Art Center in the Focus Gallery in Asheville,  the work of five guild members will be on display from Aug. 7 through Nov. 9.
Alicia Michilli will bring her Motown influenced talents to Hayesville.

Alicia Michilli will bring her Motown influenced talents to Hayesville.

Song Writers showcase set for the weekend

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
The Peacock, located at 301 Church St., Hayesville, NC announces that Song Writers Showcase No. 32 is back on schedule for Saturday, July 17 offering the diverse stylings of four singer/songwriters, Alicia Michilli, Kyshona Armstrong, Wyatt Espalin and host Rob Tiger.
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Image by AIAC Interactive Agency from Pixabay

Lightning Safety

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Thunder and lightning storms happen all the time. Did you know that lightning strikes about 25 million times a year? Lightning often strikes outside the area of heavy rain and may strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall!
(Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress) Standing beside the courthouse door, Brenda Kay Ledford holds her new children’s book “The Singing Convention” from where it all took place.

(Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress) Standing beside the courthouse door, Brenda Kay Ledford holds her new children’s book “The Singing Convention” from where it all took place.

Brenda Kay Ledford: A voice of Appalachia

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
From Matheson Cove to the courthouse square, Brenda Kay Ledford’s newest book captures a significant part of Appalachian history. “The Singing Convention” echoes Ledford’s predominate themes and writing style. She is a voice of southern Appalachia.