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Charges filed after speeding pursuit

On Saturday, Nov. 9 Clay County K-9 Sgt Steven Smith was parked on US 64 West near Qualla Road in Hayesville was operating his radar system looking for motorists driving dangerously fast or recklessly, according to a release from Sheriff Mark Buchanan.

Building purchase will help CCCRA stimulate growth

Article Submitted by CCCRA   Clay County Communities Revitalization Association, a nonprofit was created in 1998 with the purpose to stimulate economic growth, promote the assets and preserve the heritage of Clay County.

Trump takes electoral road to White House

By Becky Long Publisher   The months of campaigning leading up to Tuesday’s general election may have felt like years to some, but despite the dead-heat predicted between Democratic Party contender VP Kalama Harris and former GOP president, Donald Trump, the answer to who would occupy the White...

Local incumbents not opposed, but still get many votes

By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County had a solid turnout in early/absentee voting bringing in 60 percent of the county’s registered voters. Including Election Day turnout, it surpassed 75 percent. As of last week Clay County voter registration reached 10,304.

Thriller on town square

Trick or Treat on the Hayesville town square brought crowds of ghosts, goblins and a variety of movie and cartoon characters, but the Thriller Flash Mob turned out to be one of the most popular segments of a fun evening that featured plenty of candy for the kids, costume judging in several age...

Thanksgiving dinner keeps memory of Jason alive

By Lisa Dyer Penland Guest Writer   When we all get to the end of this journey called life, I suppose there is one fear that all of us share and that fear is to never be forgotten. This true in the life of an 11-year-old boy, William Jason Dyer.

Sheriff offers reminders for a safe and happy Halloween

The Halloween holiday is quickly approaching and many in Clay County are already participating in fun fall activities.

Early voting winds down Saturday

By Becky Long Publisher   Voters continue to flock to the Board of Elections Office for early voting which is underway in Clay County through Saturday, but for those who prefer to wait until Election Day, they won’t have long to wait. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Friday wreck claims lives of two locals

By Becky Long Publisher   A three-vehicle accident at a busy intersection at Myers Chapel Road and Highway 64 on Friday resulted in the death of two of the drivers involved and charges being filed against a third driver. Louise Arnold, 64, of Young Harris, Ga.

Early voting sets record in county, state

By Becky Long Publisher   If the Oct. 17 opening day of early voting is any indication  — there are a lot of folks interested in this year’s election in Clay County and across the state.