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School Board Chairman Jason Shook accompanies Supt. of Schools Melissa Godfrey as she details the schools’ request for local funding during the April 3 county commission meeting.

School Board Chairman Jason Shook accompanies Supt. of Schools Melissa Godfrey as she details the schools’ request for local funding during the April 3 county commission meeting.

Local school budget request sees increase

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Schools Superintendent Melissa Godfrey presented a budget proposal to the commission board earlier this month which reflected a nearly $500,000 increase. “There are a lot of needs, sometimes not a lot of resources,” said Godfrey.
Rock Bottom Recovery and Support volunteers at Matt's Ministry are, front, from left, Daley Tucke; middle, Dee Barnard, Drake Barnard, Carol Barnard, Teresa Burch, Stacie Ledford and Maggie Butler; back, Logan Johnson, Chris Johnson, Rhonda Lents, Roger Lents and Blake Ledford.

Rock Bottom Recovery and Support volunteers at Matt's Ministry are, front, from left, Daley Tucke; middle, Dee Barnard, Drake Barnard, Carol Barnard, Teresa Burch, Stacie Ledford and Maggie Butler; back, Logan Johnson, Chris Johnson, Rhonda Lents, Roger Lents and Blake Ledford.

The focus is on our Clay County helpers

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Many people need a little help sometimes, while other people may be the ones offering helping hands. In the mountain communities around Clay County, there are lots of groups providing opportunities to help and be helped.

Board of Commissioners agenda for May 1

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Clay County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Thursday, May 1 in the multi-purpose room located at 261 Courthouse Drive.  The tentative agenda is as follows: • Prayer. • Pledge of Allegiance. • Public comment. • Reappointment to Tri-County Community College.

Schedule changes for TVA meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   The Tennessee Valley Authority has scheduled four meetings which include communities in North Carolina and Georgia surrounding Lake Chatuge.
Harry Baughn photo Friday’s opening ceremony came with a tour of the new facility which includes more than $1 million in state of the art equipment.

Harry Baughn photo Friday’s opening ceremony came with a tour of the new facility which includes more than $1 million in state of the art equipment.

New 911 center opening

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   More than four years in the making, Clay County’s 911 Center does not disappoint. On Friday, the center opening was officially celebrated. Director Kevin Sellers and his nine member full-time crew relocated from their previously cramped headquarters on Dec. 18, 2024.
Quanassee Path’s 1,200-foot extension would run beside Town Creek ending near Spikebuck Mound.

Quanassee Path’s 1,200-foot extension would run beside Town Creek ending near Spikebuck Mound.

Town council approves Quanassee Path Extension

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   The Hayesville Town Council  gave its approval to extend the Quanassee Path behind the ballfields and near the recreation center.
Ron Wallace Photo A home in the River Oaks community appears to stand on its own island after the creek overflowed.

Ron Wallace Photo A home in the River Oaks community appears to stand on its own island after the creek overflowed.

Rising waters impacts homes

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Flooded houses, roads covered with water and a washed-out bridge were part of the storm system which came to town earlier this week. After a few months of severe drought conditions, western North Carolina finally received a drenching rain Sunday and into Monday.
Bob Epperson receives his certificate of membership from Patricia Harris.

Bob Epperson receives his certificate of membership from Patricia Harris.

Epperson celebrates continuous membership in Legion

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Robert Seibert Guest Writer As the American Legion celebrates 106 years of existence, local Legionnaire Bob Epperson, celebrates 75 years of continuous membership. Former national vice commander, Patrica Harris, stopped by Epperson’s house to personally present his certificate of membership.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville High School Principal Stacey Overlin, left, and Athletic Director Mike Cottrell present Tammy Jones Dills as the new varsity girls basketball coach.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville High School Principal Stacey Overlin, left, and Athletic Director Mike Cottrell present Tammy Jones Dills as the new varsity girls basketball coach.

Dills takes Hayesville’s varsity basketball reigns

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s new varsity girls basketball coach Tammy Jones Dills is as patient as she is qualified.