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First Freewill Baptist Church and Carolina Christian Academy show off their patriotism with a beautiful red, white and blue float complete with Uncle Sam during last years Fourth of July Parade on the Hayesville town square.

First Freewill Baptist Church and Carolina Christian Academy show off their patriotism with a beautiful red, white and blue float complete with Uncle Sam during last years Fourth of July Parade on the Hayesville town square.

Celebrating freedom on July Fourth

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang? Clay County and surrounding communities have several opportunities for all day fun. Right here at home, “Let Freedom Ring” is the theme for Clay County’s Fourth of July parade and Freedom Festival this year.
Hayesville Intermediate School courtyard will be situated between the hub building and middle school wing.

Hayesville Intermediate School courtyard will be situated between the hub building and middle school wing.

New school construction begins July 8

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   The Clay County Board of Education gave a thumbs up to Wells and West to build the new Hayesville Intermediate School when they gave approval for the contract during a regular meeting in May. Construction is slated to begin Monday, July 8.

Wyatt Espalin returns to Hayesville square

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   At 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, Clay County Communities Revitalization Association  welcomes back favorite local, Wyatt Espalin to the historic courthouse gazebo.

Edwards brings solo show to Folk School

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
By T-Claw Crawford Guest Writer   Acclaimed Americana artist A. Lee Edwards, is celebrating the forthcoming release of his new album and will appear at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn. A. Lee (Alan) Edwards has been making music for 30 years.
Photo - Mike Baker Abe Partridge, from Mobile, Ala. is one of the featured musicians on Saturday, June 29 at the Peacock Song Writers Showcase.

Photo - Mike Baker Abe Partridge, from Mobile, Ala. is one of the featured musicians on Saturday, June 29 at the Peacock Song Writers Showcase.

Genre-blending musicians will be showcased at the Peacock

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
By Lily Ponitz Events Coordinator   The renowned Song Writers Showcase returns for its 48th installment at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. This Showcase features three genre-blending singer-songwriters. Abe Partridge, based in Mobile, Ala.
Photo • Betty Bradley Clay County Commissioners join with veterans to break ground on a Veterans Park which is slated for the first phase of opening in November of this year. Among those participating in the ceremony are, from left, Commissioners’ Clay Logan, Dwight Penland, Randy Nichols, Rob Peck and Scotty Penland along with the show of support from local veterans.

Photo • Betty Bradley Clay County Commissioners join with veterans to break ground on a Veterans Park which is slated for the first phase of opening in November of this year. Among those participating in the ceremony are, from left, Commissioners’ Clay Logan, Dwight Penland, Randy Nichols, Rob Peck and Scotty Penland along with the show of support from local veterans.

Veterans Park construction begins July 1

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
By Dr. Rob Peck Chairman Clay County Board of Commissioners   The long-awaited Clay County Veterans Park is one step closer to becoming a reality.

$27.7 mil budget adopted; no tax increase

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Commissioners adopted a $27.716,119 million budget Friday morning and property owners will not see an increase in the tax rate which will remain  at 43 cents per $100 assessed valuation.

Motorcycle accident claims local man’s life

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Tragedy occurred last week when a young Clay County man was killed while riding his motorcycle. Carlos Manuel Olvera, 26, died Friday morning, June 14, when he collided with a pickup truck on Pinelog Road, also known as SR 1104.