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"People were leaving the farms and needed jobs — men and women,” said Herman Swanson.

"People were leaving the farms and needed jobs — men and women,” said Herman Swanson.

Manufacturing industry gains momentum here in ‘50s

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Before Southwire, it was Coleman Cable and before that, the manufacturing plant just off Tusquittee Road was American Components Inc. The Pennsylvania based company, ACI served Clay County many years and brought a multitude of jobs that had not been previously available.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and District Training Coordinator Melissa Mariano trained Clay County Schools students about the Say Something Anonymous Reporting App. The student in the foreground has the app open on his phone.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and District Training Coordinator Melissa Mariano trained Clay County Schools students about the Say Something Anonymous Reporting App. The student in the foreground has the app open on his phone.

Say Something launched in school

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Cutting. Bullying. School shootings and suicide. These are just some of the ways American youth hurt themselves or someone else. While Clay County is not immune to these issues, a new solution is now available to help reduce the likelihood of these dangers for local students.
The Southwire plant in Hayesville will be closing March 31.

The Southwire plant in Hayesville will be closing March 31.

Southwire Announces Closure of Hayesville Plant

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Hayesville, NC – January 30, 2020: As the company continues to align itself to best serve its markets and customers, Southwire announced that it will close operations at its Hayesville, NC manufacturing facility, effective March 31.
Image by UzbekIL from Pixabay

Image by UzbekIL from Pixabay

EMS transfers briefly halted

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Clay County Emergency Medical Services put Erlanger WNC Hospital transfers on hiatus for a few days citing limited resources as one of the reasons. However, those transfer services resumed on Friday.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Director of Technology and Safety Of- ficer Adrian Jefferies explains how a $9,300 safety grant was received to install three doors and buy two-way radios.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Director of Technology and Safety Of- ficer Adrian Jefferies explains how a $9,300 safety grant was received to install three doors and buy two-way radios.

Schools have much to celebrate

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, January 30, 2020
A December lock down drill, primary school update, audit report and a school policy to promote the census were some of the topics during Monday’s Clay County Board of Education meeting. The meeting started with awards and accolades.
(Midge Roach • Clay County Progress) Clay County Emergency Medical Services Director Ricky Lancaster and Paramedic Jeff Ledford have teamed up on a new program called paramedicine which offers residents the option of a home visit where the patient can be assessed and determinations made in their home.

(Midge Roach • Clay County Progress) Clay County Emergency Medical Services Director Ricky Lancaster and Paramedic Jeff Ledford have teamed up on a new program called paramedicine which offers residents the option of a home visit where the patient can be assessed and determinations made in their home.

Program brings help to home

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Community paramedicine may sound like an idea of the future, but it has already arrived in Clay County. Nationally known as mo- bile integrated healthcare, Clay County received a $95,000 grant from the Nantahala Health Foundation to implement the program county-wide to benefit all residents.
Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O’ Blues will perform at the Peacock Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O’ Blues will perform at the Peacock Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Mac Arnold is back at the Peacock Saturday, Feb. 8

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Don’t miss out on this old school blues band, purchase tickets for Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O’ Blues at the Peacock Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. His music will make you move and feel at the same time.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Erlanger Western Carolina CEO Mark Kimball accepts a check for $72,550 from Granny's Attic officers, from left, Sandy Jersey, Karen Robinson, Kimball and Debbie Thrower.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Erlanger Western Carolina CEO Mark Kimball accepts a check for $72,550 from Granny's Attic officers, from left, Sandy Jersey, Karen Robinson, Kimball and Debbie Thrower.

Grannies making dough

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The grannies of Granny’s Attic have been at it again. This chipper group of mostly women with a few male helpers, has been working hard to raise money to help the community.
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Area residents feel tremors from Monday's quake

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, January 23, 2020
On Monday, a number of residents reported feeling tremors from an earthquake that occurred in east Tennessee nearly 200 miles away. According to the United States Geological Survey a 3.8 magnitude quake hit at 2:12 p.m. and was centered east of Fincastle, Tenn., north of Knoxville.
(Becky Long • Clay County Progress) The future home of Hayesville Family Practice is being built on Highway 69, adjacent to United Community Bank in Hayesville.

(Becky Long • Clay County Progress) The future home of Hayesville Family Practice is being built on Highway 69, adjacent to United Community Bank in Hayesville.

Family practice on Highway 69 progressing

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The building under construction adjacent to United Community Bank in Hayesville will increase healthcare options for Clay County residents even more. “This will be a $2 million brand new facility,” Union General Health System CEO Kevin Bierschenk said.