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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.
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Image from Pixabay

COVID on campuses

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 17, 2020
While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on school systems nationwide, there are not many public reports about the impact to college campuses. Meanwhile, more than 1,400 Young Harris College students were notified over Labor Day weekend that all classes will become virtual until at least Monday, Sept. 21.

Stream live TV for free

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Before satellites and cable boxes, people received TV broadcasts via an antenna. The antenna grabbed an “over the air” signal sent out from a TV station and turned it into video for free. There was no monthly bill or subscription. Networks made their profit through commercials.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Gym member Debra Bolle cleans a machine after her first workout since the reopening. Bolle was the first person to join the gym when it initially opened.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Gym member Debra Bolle cleans a machine after her first workout since the reopening. Bolle was the first person to join the gym when it initially opened.

Rec center open to public

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Clay County Recreation Center and gym are open to the public. The re-opening was brought on by Gov. Cooper’s announcement last week that the state was moving to Safer at Home phase 2.5.

Spotlight on essential workers of REACH

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Essential workers are all around, yet often times we do not see them. This week’s spotlight shines on the staff at REACH of Clay County. Their faces may not all be known to the community, but the positive impact they make is far-reaching and long term to many women and their families.
(Madison Mullin • Clay County Progress) Construction along Highway 69 toward the Georgia line is progressing on schedule, according to DOT engineer Andy Russell.

(Madison Mullin • Clay County Progress) Construction along Highway 69 toward the Georgia line is progressing on schedule, according to DOT engineer Andy Russell.

Highway construction on track in county

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 10, 2020
With two of Clay County’s major highways, N.C. Highway 69 and N.C. Highway 175, undergoing road construction, it seems like a lot of the county has roadwork happening.
(Travis Dockery / Clay County Progress) A secured door will separate the office area from classrooms, allowing only staff access to the hallways.

(Travis Dockery / Clay County Progress) A secured door will separate the office area from classrooms, allowing only staff access to the hallways.

Security highlighted at new school

Travis Dockery
Thursday, September 3, 2020
The new Hayesville Primary School will have plenty of bells and whistles when it opens this fall. There will be large classrooms, a cafeteria, a full-sized gym and more. However, the most important feature might not even be noticed by most.
Clay County Animal Control Officer and Preparedness coordinator Glenn Dayton with his 18 month- old American Staffordshire Terrier, Maple.

Clay County Animal Control Officer and Preparedness coordinator Glenn Dayton with his 18 month- old American Staffordshire Terrier, Maple.

Spotlight shines on new animal control officer

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Clay County has an essential worker most residents are prob- ably unaware of. Not only is Glenn Dayton the county’s animal control officer, he also serves as the Clay County Preparedness coordinator.