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Clay County Arrest Report

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The following warrants were issued through the Clay County Sheriff’s Office for Jan. 19-26. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in court. • Devin Julian Burrell, 34, of Murphy, N.C.

Fires Creek

Arctic blast brings beauty and the beast

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Local photographer Sandra Hollified took this beautiful photo of Fires Creek Wildlife on Monday after a blanket from Sunday’s snowfall was followed by frigid temperatures with the low recorded at 10 degrees. Major roadways were mostly clear.

County gets high marks on its audit

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

By Becky Long Publisher Clay County Board of Commissioners received high marks on their audit report which was presented to the public during their Jan. 9 meeting.

Blayne Mullins and Claire Kimsey don’t seem to mind the chill as they stretch to make their best snow angels. See more submitted snow photos from Facebook

Storm ‘Blair’ rolls in with 2025’s first sizable snowfall

News Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer From a few inches of snow to several inches of the white stuff, Winter Storm Blair brought Clay County residents a snowfall on Friday, Jan. 10, which lingered well into the next week in many places. According to historical data found at: www.localconditions.

Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress HHI’s Sandy Zimmerman announced a donation for hurricane relief.

Historic Hayeville Inc. plans to donate funds for hurricane relief

News Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer Historic Hayesville Inc. is preparing to make a donation of more than $6,000 for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, the Hayesville Town Council learned Monday.

Traffic stop turns deadly

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Staff Report A local man died Jan. 2 after he apparently attempted to swallow evidence during a traffic stop in Brasstown, according to a release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Personnel began working at the new 911 center on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

State of the art 911 facility opens

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer Clay County’s new 911 Center made its debut just before the end of 2024. Construction was completed and the county’s 911 personnel began working from the new site on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Youth comedian and motivational speaker coming to area

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer Ketric Newell knows what it feels like to feel out of place. Even though he is no longer a teen, he can relate to what it means to feel dumb among one’s peers. For that reason, Newell has made it his life’s mission to help students find their own true purpose.

Photo courtesy of Historic Hayesville Inc.

Remember when: Snow daze in the 1960s

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Clay County is under a winter storm watch this Friday with a potential of snow, possibly mixed with ice with accumulation of up to 3 to 5 inches, according to the Weather Channel. The high will be around 35 with 100 percent chance of snow.

Richard Haigler’s wife Willene received an autographed photo of the Carters from the White House.

Locals share connections with Carter

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Becky Long Publisher Many speak of a deep respect for 39th president Jimmy Carter’s honesty and post-presidential life devoted to helping others. Carter died Dec.