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Clay County Food Pantry expanding hours

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
By Jerry Sullivan Guest Writer   Effective Thursday, June 19, we will be expanding our Clay County Food Pantry hours to include Thursday evenings from 4 to 6 p.m. We will continue to be open on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cherokee quilt donated by Betty McWirter

Cherokee quilt donated by Betty McWirter

Old Jail Museum turns 50

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Deby Jo Ferguson Progress-Staff   On Saturday, May 31 the Old Jail Museum celebrated its 50 year birthday bash with cake, games for kids, face painting, visitors and lots of history.

No confirmed measles here yet

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   Nationwide 1,088 cases of measles have been confirmed, but fortunately in Clay and North Carolina there have been no confirmed cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Teachers of the year

Teachers of the year

Teachers of the Year Part:II

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer    Six Clay County Schools teachers have been chosen by their coworkers as 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year.

SWAT shots in Cherokee Co. cost $10 million

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Randy Foster editor@cherokeescout.com   A $10 million settlement has been reached in the federal civil lawsuit over the Dec. 13, 2022 SWAT raid that nearly killed an unarmed man as he attempted to comply with commands from SWAT team members.
Photo by Dwayne Bradley Commission Chairman Dr. Rob Peck, left, and Betty Bradley honor 100-year-old veteran, Ralph Myers during the dedication of the Veterans Park on Memorial Day. The day combined two events, remembrance of those who sacrifi ced their lives for their country and the debut of the park honoring all veterans. In the foreground are veterans Carl Maxwell and VFW Commander John Clodfelter who led the Memorial Service.

Photo by Dwayne Bradley Commission Chairman Dr. Rob Peck, left, and Betty Bradley honor 100-year-old veteran, Ralph Myers during the dedication of the Veterans Park on Memorial Day. The day combined two events, remembrance of those who sacrifi ced their lives for their country and the debut of the park honoring all veterans. In the foreground are veterans Carl Maxwell and VFW Commander John Clodfelter who led the Memorial Service.

Service honors sacrifices, veterans’ park dedication

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher Clay County residents turned out en mass in a display of reverence for the nation’s war dead during a service and dedication on Memorial Day.

Michael Anthony Colandrea

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Michael Anthony Colandrea Parents or guardian names: Michael Colandrea, Maria Lowe, Krista Colandrea and Kevin Lowe  What are your plans after graduation regarding a job or continuing education: I plan on starting a job involving either lawncare or fire alarms.
The HHI Centennial Exhibit Building housed various offices from the 1960s to 2013 when it became headquarters for local participation in the North Carolina Department of Commerce  Small Town Main Street program.

The HHI Centennial Exhibit Building housed various offices from the 1960s to 2013 when it became headquarters for local participation in the North Carolina Department of Commerce  Small Town Main Street program.

Historic Hayesville Inc. Exhibit Opens Saturday for Season

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   Small Town Main Street/Historic Hayesville Inc. volunteers have prepared the exhibit at 116 Sanderson Street for opening on May 31 for the 2025 season from June through December. Hours to view the historical displays are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.