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(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) When finished, groups will be able to reserve the outdoor volleyball court. Construction is expected to be completed in the next couple of weeks.

Rec Department ramps up options

Travis Dockery

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Clay County residents looking to burn off pandemic pounds can take advantage of the many physical activities offered by the Clay County Recreation Department.

(Photo • Dashing Images) Participants “ride the rabbit,” during the record setting Chainbuster event held last weekend.

‘Chainbuster’ sets records

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

By Joanna Padgett-Atkisson Guest Writer Perfect weather and primo trail conditions added up to record attendance at the Chainbuster Big Ring Challenge mountain bike race held on the Jackrabbit Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails. Just under 400 racers took to the trails on Saturday, Sept.

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Returning to normal?

Lorrie Ross - staff writer

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Clay County Schools younger students may get to return to classrooms full time within a couple of weeks. A press release from Gov. Roy Cooper’s office explained that COVID-19 trends had stabilized and the state is continuing to see low virus spread in school settings.

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Hinton Center posts hours for firewood lot

News Staff

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Firewood Ministry Lot at Hinton Rural Life Center is open for local residents who use wood as the primary source for heating their homes but are not able to afford it. Beginning in October, Hinton’s firewood lot will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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Drive-thru rabies clinic slated locally

News Staff

Friday, September 18, 2020

Whiskey River Large Animal Mobile Vet will be holding a drive-thru Rabies Clinic at the Clay County Health Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Annual memorial concert benefits local scholarship

News Staff

Friday, September 18, 2020

The annual variety benefit concert which supports the Madelyn Lea Memorial Scholarship will be a virtual event this year. Available on the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Facebook page at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, the concert will be available for sharing.

Disney fans can enjoy their favorite classics along with the newest releases with Disney+

On-demand streaming has perks

Travis Dockery

Friday, September 18, 2020

For TV viewers, the ability to watch a favorite show during a convenient time has been an ever-developing process.

(Lorrie Ross• Clay County Progress) Mayor Harry Baughn, left, and Hayesville Town Council Chairman Joe Slaton sit several feet apart to maintain social distancing

Trick or Treat on Square cancelled

Lorrie Ross - staff writer

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Hayesville Town Council voted to cancel Trick or Treat Around the Square per the recommendation of Hayesville Mayor Harry Baughn. “I personally cannot see any way under the governor’s restrictions we can have Trick Or Treat Around the Square,” Baughn said.

(Becky Long • Clay County Progress) George Lee American Legion 532 Commander Joe Buckner salutes as Dwight McClure and Phil Cantley conduct the folding of the American flag. The Legion hosted a 9/11 memorial service at the Veterans Memorial Park Friday morning.

‘When the world stopped turning’

Becky Long - publisher

Thursday, September 17, 2020

At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 hijackers on American Airlines Flight 11 crashed a plane into the World Trade Center, killing all on board and hundreds inside the building.

Third resident dies from COVID

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2020

A third Clay County resident has died from COVID-19 related complications, according to a release from the Clay County Health Department’s Facebook page. The death was reported Tuesday, Sept. 15.