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Joanna Atkisson, of the Building Outdoor Communities Program, briefs Town Council members on the need for a community resolution.

Town Council backs building Outdoor Communities Program

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

By Lorraine Bennett

Staff Writer

Hayesville Primary School teacher Michelle Calascione will visit Chile as part of North Carolina’s 2023 Global Teachers program in June.

Teacher traveling to Chile through ‘Global’ program

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Participants gather at the 22 flags symbolizing the number of veterans on average committing suicide each day. Saturday’s walk to raise suicide awareness generated solid participation from various members of the community including the sponsors’ American Legion Post 532, Clay Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office along with representation from Towns County law enforcement.

Suicide prevention spotlighted

News Staff

Thursday, May 4, 2023

By Becky Long

Publisher

Myles was described by his family as “a sweet boy with a heart full of love.”

Community mourns loss of young boy

News Staff

Thursday, May 4, 2023

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Sheriff’s office investigates vaping incident at school

News Staff

Thursday, May 4, 2023

By Becky Long

Publisher

HHS Band members are, from, front left, Alexis Dockery, Athena Darnell, Sunshine Lamontagne, Maya Polk, Abigail McClure, Georgia Inglima, Ann Gibson and Madison Bright; back, Wyatt Eggleston, Garrett Segars, Jacob Christiansen, Grace Gibson, Kile Cunningham, Leyah Parrinello, Isaiah Ortega, Braedon Garrett, Dallyn Rhea and Felicia Falk. “I am so proud of our students for the growth they have shown this year,” said Dockery.

Hayesville third in Pigeon Forge’s ‘Music at the Parks’

News Staff

Thursday, April 27, 2023

By Alexis Dockery

HHS Band Director

Assault allegations lead to man’s arrest on felony charges

News Staff

Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Ricky Johnson stands between his teenage son, Landon, who died by suicide at 18, and Ricky's stepfather, Darrell Jones. The note Landon left for his dad is part of what Johnson shares as he speaks about consequences, perseverance and hope, including information about his own substance use, incarceration and his son's suicide.

Suicide awareness: Dad turns tragedy into his inspiration

News Staff

Thursday, April 27, 2023

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Students applauded for accomplishments

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

By Marcia Barnes

Staff Writer

Wreck leaves mother, children hospitalized

News Staff

Friday, April 21, 2023

A young woman and her twin boys were air-flighted to hospitals in Atlanta and Chattanooga and another man to Gainesville, Ga after a Tuesday evening wreck on Highway 64 east of Hayesville.