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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Announcements If your organization has resumed regular meetings or you have an event to include in the calendar, you must resubmit your information as we are launching an updated calendar. Email: news@claycountyprogress.com or call (828) 389-8431 before 5 p.m. Mondays.

Former jail captain indicted

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   A former captain of the Clay County Detention Center was indicted by the grand jury May 23 on allegations of embezzling money from a fund designated for inmates.

Special Olympics WNC Athlete of the Year

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Coordinator Judy Jennings presents Athlete Lana Foster with the WNC Athlete of the Year for Special Olympics plaque. Special Olympics Clay County got a huge check of $1,500 to further the sports involvement.

Storm claims Haywood Co. senior’s life

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Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Just days before her high school graduation, a Haywood County cheerleader was killed during a severe storm at a Clay County campground early Monday morning.
Becky Long • Clay County Progress American Legion Auxiliary member Charlotte Tilley and VFW Auxiliary member Linda Bond conduct the ceremonial placing of the wreaths on the Hayesville monument during Monday’s Memorial Day service.

Becky Long • Clay County Progress American Legion Auxiliary member Charlotte Tilley and VFW Auxiliary member Linda Bond conduct the ceremonial placing of the wreaths on the Hayesville monument during Monday’s Memorial Day service.

Weekend brings remembrance and celebration

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Thunder showers fell across the region Saturday and again Monday morning, but in both cases, the rain subsided in time and blue skies prevailed for Hayesville High School graduation and Memorial Day Service. On Saturday, about 84 graduates received diplomas at Frank R.
Wesley Myers keeps family close to his heart, sister Nousumi (Mimi) on left and Natalie and considers both a blessing in his life.

Wesley Myers keeps family close to his heart, sister Nousumi (Mimi) on left and Natalie and considers both a blessing in his life.

At a glance: Graduate Wesley Myers looks to the stars for his future

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Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Wesley Daniel Myers, 18, was born in Charlotte, N.C. and moved to Hayesville with his family at the age of 3. He is the son of Daniel Myers and Melissa and Kevin Williams.
Chief Brian Anderson and Firefighter Seth Merritt took the department’s rescue boat to the stranded woman’s general area and deployed a raft which successfully retrieved the stranded women.

Chief Brian Anderson and Firefighter Seth Merritt took the department’s rescue boat to the stranded woman’s general area and deployed a raft which successfully retrieved the stranded women.

Women stranded in swift river currents are safe and sound

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Joyce Portik Clay County Fire & Rescue   On Monday, May 20 two women were enjoying a day of kayaking when they came across a tree in a section of the swift running Hiawassee River in Clay County. Unfortunately, that tree flipped both women into the cold river.

Live on the Hayesville square, Run Katie Run

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   According to Dollywood’s Entertainment coordinator Roger White, “Music fans everywhere need to see Run Katie Run live. Guests love their energy, their music and their showmanship.” Well Clay County, here is your chance.
Photo by David Brown Catherine Brown embraces her mother Jean Henyon during a recent visit to Maryland to be with her mom.

Photo by David Brown Catherine Brown embraces her mother Jean Henyon during a recent visit to Maryland to be with her mom.

Around Town with Catherine Brown: A story of family

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Catherine Brown said that Steve Jackson ran the television station in northwest Alabama and wanted to expand. On Sept. 11, 2001 Brown and her husband had moved from Laurel, Md. to Hamilton, Ala.