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(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Angel Owens presents the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act State Pl

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Angel Owens presents the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act State Pl

Clay schools climb to top 10 for graduation rate

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Clay County’s Board of Education room was filled as Monday night’s BOE meeting began, but it was not because of any sort of controversy. It was good news. Clay County High School was named in North Carolina’s Top 10 for graduation rate at 93.6 percent, up from 86 percent.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Modernization has begun on NC Highway 175, which travels south into Hiawassee, Ga. Construction equipment has been present on that road for several months, especially near the High Bridge where this picture was taken. Expect the heavy equipment to remain on site for a while since the scheduled completion date is not until Oct. 1, 2021.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Modernization has begun on NC Highway 175, which travels south into Hiawassee, Ga. Construction equipment has been present on that road for several months, especially near the High Bridge where this picture was taken. Expect the heavy equipment to remain on site for a while since the scheduled completion date is not until Oct. 1, 2021.

Road work could take a few years

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, December 5, 2019
It seems there is road construction happening just about anywhere one drives. Clay County has some major road projects happening now and road construction will continue for at least the next few years. We have compiled a list of the major road projects for readers.
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Three file for office

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Candidate filing startedMonday opening the gate for perspective candidates in the 2020 election. In the first week, three people filed for local offices. All are registered Republican. Clay County Board of Education incumbents Reba Beck and Danny Jones are seeking another term on the board.
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Image from Pixabay

Hit, run case continued

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Raymond Leo Hohmann III A little more than a year after Randall “Shorty” Penland was allegedly killed by a hit and run driver on Highway 64 east of Hayesville, the man accused of being responsible for the crime appeared in Clay County Superior Court Wednesday, Dec.
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Practice safety while cooking for Thanksgiving

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The kitchen is the heart of every home, especially during the holidays. Most kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. We want you to remember that safety in the kitchen is  important during this time. Holidays bring more people and activities into the home.
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Former resident charged in Hiawassee burglary

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A former Hayesville resident has been arrested in connection to a Nov. 3 burglary of the Hiawassee Antique Mall where a “large amount of jewelry,” was taken according to a press release from Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith. Smith reported that at 4 a.m.

Lloyd receives the Emma Cline Moore Award

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Annie Sue Lloyd, of Hayesville, received the Emma Cline Moore Award for Community Service for her work in Hayesville and the surrounding region. The award was presented by One Dozen Who Care, Inc. on Saturday, Nov.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

Hayesville takes down rival

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team welcomed Murphy to Hayesville Middle School Monday, Nov. 18 for the third game of the season. Hayesville coach Tammy Dills and her team had a full week to prepare for the game and the extra work paid off.