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Hippity, hoppity Easter’s on its way

Last year’s egg hunt at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown drew a crowd of children and this year’s is expected to be no exception. The egg hunt will be held Saturday, March 30 in the Festival Barn and features a variety of events. Arrive at 1 p.m. for craft making or 1:30 p.m.

An artist in the making

Alora Mae Stiles is busy painting her rock to make it special with the help of her mother, Olivia Gonzalez at Moss Memorial Library. She is the daughter of Olivia Gonzalez and Zach Stiles.

$2.5 million federal funding will pay for EMS facility

Staff Report   Clay County received good news this week when they learned from U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards that Clay County will receive a portion of  the $18.7 million that passed the House and Senate for targeted community projects in North Carolina’s 11th district.

At a glance: Hooper confesses running a business isn’t for the faint of heart

By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Tommy Hooper, 77, is the son of Albert and Cleo Hooper. Tommy was born on Qualla Road in Hayesville. He married Patricia Mease in 1966 and they had three children, Christy, Amy and Julie.

Almost ready to open

By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   Hayesville’s new Electric Vehicle charging station is in place behind Town Hall and could become operational this week. The Hayesville Town Council learned at Monday’s regular meeting that the station is installed and wired.

At a glance: Like his cars, Lowe is a classic

By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Buddy Lowe, 74, is the son of John “Dale” and Omega Flemming Lowe. Buddy is the youngest and he has two sisters, born in Clay County near the spot where he now lives with his wife, Vickie.

Department of Exceptional Children exemplifies mission of Clay County

By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Angel Owens, Chief Officer of Human Resources and Federal Programs runs a tight ship.

Primary 2024: And the winners are...

By Becky Long Publisher   The two seats open on the Clay County Board of Education will most likely be filled by Josh Ashe and incumbent Danny Jones, after they received the most votes among the four candidates in Tuesday’s primary.

Veterans Memorial Park in the works

By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County is expanding its role in honoring our veterans past and present when a new Veterans Memorial Park becomes reality later this year. At an estimated completion costs of $1.

At a glance: Memories of working at the old jail

  By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Audrey Shelton, 76, is the daughter of Thomas and Christine Chance Roach. She was born Sept. 2, 1947, married Larry Shelton in 1971 and he passed away in 2019. They had two children, Candy and Clancy, two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.