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County seeking health director

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Stephanie Johnson resigned from her position as Clay County’s public health director on Friday, Aug. 7. In a news release from the Clay County manager’s office, Johnson indicated she was taking a new position.
Samantha Sinclair • Cherokee Scout Johnny Scroggs and Bert Zimmerman are preparing Dog Branch Grounds in Brasstown for its first of monthly concerts.

Samantha Sinclair • Cherokee Scout Johnny Scroggs and Bert Zimmerman are preparing Dog Branch Grounds in Brasstown for its first of monthly concerts.

New outdoor concert venue

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Johnny Scroggs had plans to purchase an old church building and open a music hall. Then the coronavirus began to affect the community, and he decided it was a bad time to invest in the project.
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress Longtime Clay County resident, Oscar Gouveia, celebrated his 95th birthday on Monday, Aug. 3. The Navy veteran told stories about being stationed in England during World War II and shared anecdotes about some of his fellow Navy men. Gouveia sits with a photo of himself in uniform, taken by a photographer he often assisted in developing film. In addition, he has his official discharge papers and letters from President Harry S. Truman and Massachusetts Governor Maurce Tobin.

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress Longtime Clay County resident, Oscar Gouveia, celebrated his 95th birthday on Monday, Aug. 3. The Navy veteran told stories about being stationed in England during World War II and shared anecdotes about some of his fellow Navy men. Gouveia sits with a photo of himself in uniform, taken by a photographer he often assisted in developing film. In addition, he has his official discharge papers and letters from President Harry S. Truman and Massachusetts Governor Maurce Tobin.

WWII Veteran turns 95

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, August 6, 2020
A lot happened in 1925. The first working television system was tested, the Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting as the WSM Barn Dance and Adolf Hitler published "Mein Kampf," to name a few things. Meanwhile, on Aug.
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'20 election draws near

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Clay County Elections Board is in the midst of preparations for the November general election cycle which includes other voting methods such as one-stop and absentee. While the process will be traditional, polling locations will look different.
Brittany Sullivan • Clay County Progress Hayesville Elementary fourth grade teacher Keisha McClure helps organize the classroom and sanitize desks in anticipation of the new school year which officially starts Aug. 17. The ruler on the floor illustrates the 6-feet marker required between each student’s desk. This year Hayesville schools will be operating on a two-day face-to-face instruction procedure with the other three days set aside for remote learning.

Brittany Sullivan • Clay County Progress Hayesville Elementary fourth grade teacher Keisha McClure helps organize the classroom and sanitize desks in anticipation of the new school year which officially starts Aug. 17. The ruler on the floor illustrates the 6-feet marker required between each student’s desk. This year Hayesville schools will be operating on a two-day face-to-face instruction procedure with the other three days set aside for remote learning.

School operation spelled out during board meeting

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, August 6, 2020
How schools will reopen in Clay County was the main topic on the minds of school board members when the Clay County Board of Education met Thursday, July 30. Many staff and students’ families watched the meeting online.
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Order limits time on selling alcohol in bars

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries at 11 p.m.
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has officially designated child protective and adult protective services social workers as first responders. Clay County’s Child Protective Services Social Workers, from left, Jennifer White, Katie Brown, Jeryl Holbrook and CPS supervisor Haven Phillips. Scott Whitaker was not present for the photo.

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has officially designated child protective and adult protective services social workers as first responders. Clay County’s Child Protective Services Social Workers, from left, Jennifer White, Katie Brown, Jeryl Holbrook and CPS supervisor Haven Phillips. Scott Whitaker was not present for the photo.

Spotlight on essential workers: Department of Social Services

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, July 30, 2020
First responders do not always wear uniforms and shiny badges; nor do they always rush to emergencies in fast vehicles with flashing lights and sirens blaring.
Becky Long • Clay County Progress: Decorated WWII veteran Kenneth Woodard has led a life of service.

Becky Long • Clay County Progress: Decorated WWII veteran Kenneth Woodard has led a life of service.

Kenneth Warren Woodard

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, July 30, 2020
WWII veteran and birthday honoree Kenneth Warren Woodard took in the fresh air and sunshine on Tuesday as he relaxed on a covered porch outside Bridging the Gap Family Care Home.