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The Clay County Food Pantry has a critical need for food donations. Supplies from their normal suppliers like Ingles and Manna are lower than normal, but clients have increased so the need is greater. Food pantry volunteer Fred Sickel said the food pantry will remain open to serve the community, but will continue using the drive through method of distribution as long as necessary

The Clay County Food Pantry has a critical need for food donations. Supplies from their normal suppliers like Ingles and Manna are lower than normal, but clients have increased so the need is greater. Food pantry volunteer Fred Sickel said the food pantry will remain open to serve the community, but will continue using the drive through method of distribution as long as necessary

Pantry in ‘critical state’

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, April 2, 2020
As stories are being shared about some Americans hoarding food and other supplies, there are many who do not have enough to feed their families from week to week. Yet, while the need for food is increasing, local resources to acquire additional food for those people are decreasing.

Three test positive here

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Three Clay County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The first case was confirmed Monday morning, the second Tuesday afternoon and the third was confirmed about 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Photo from USS Theodore Roosevelt Facebook page The USS Theodore Roosevelt is docked in Guam. Hayesville High School graduate John Buckley Jr. is among nearly 5,000 military aboard the ship. There have now been nearly 100 positive cases of COVID-19 reported on the ship.

Photo from USS Theodore Roosevelt Facebook page The USS Theodore Roosevelt is docked in Guam. Hayesville High School graduate John Buckley Jr. is among nearly 5,000 military aboard the ship. There have now been nearly 100 positive cases of COVID-19 reported on the ship.

Local sailor on ship with COVID

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, April 2, 2020
When John Buckley, Jr. joined the Navy Oct. 11, 2006, he and his family knew there could be dangers and challenges. Yet, it is unlikely any of them suspected one of the biggest challenges of his career would be an invisible foe. John Buckley, Jr.