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Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Team at first station at Clay/Macon county line at Black Gap New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m. includes officers from surrounding counties and the State Highway Patrol.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Team at first station at Clay/Macon county line at Black Gap New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m. includes officers from surrounding counties and the State Highway Patrol.

‘Two Too Many’ aims to keep local roads safe

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Staff Report   Over the New Year’s holiday, Clay County Sheriff’s Office conducted a ‘Two Too Many,’ campaign in an effort to keep motorists safe. The effort netted only one DWI in the arrests, including one that resulted in drug and assault charges. On Dec. 30 and morning of Jan.

Gas prices drop slightly

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   While gasoline prices have dropped slightly in the last few weeks, prices in western North Carolina are still slightly higher than some areas of the state. Most Clay County gas prices were holding at 2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is conducting a safety study at Chatuge Dam which was completed in 1942.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is conducting a safety study at Chatuge Dam which was completed in 1942.

Multi-year safety study underway at Chatuge Dam

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Staff Report   Multi-year safety studies are underway at Chatuge and Blue Ridge dams, according to a Tennessee Valley Authority press release. The studies aim to evaluate the nearly 100-year-old dams to ensure they remain safe and reliable for years to come.
Hayesville two-way football standout Taylor McClure is all smiles after signing a letter of intent to play Division 1 football at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. Taylor, is flanked by parents Keisha and Chad McClure and joined by older brother Blake and younger brother Caden. Taylor is one of nine incoming freshman signees at ETSU.

Hayesville two-way football standout Taylor McClure is all smiles after signing a letter of intent to play Division 1 football at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. Taylor, is flanked by parents Keisha and Chad McClure and joined by older brother Blake and younger brother Caden. Taylor is one of nine incoming freshman signees at ETSU.

McClure signs with East Tennessee State

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Man’s erratic driving leads to drug charge

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Staff Report   A Clay County man was arrested and placed under a $20,000 secured bond after methamphetamine and other paraphernalia were found in the car he was driving while officers were conducting a traffic stop on him, according to a release from the Clay County Sheriff's Office. On Dec.
Allie Mauney •Photo Volunteers from New Life Church where Greg Carrol is pastor brave the chilly, wet weather for three hours on Dec. 8 and 9 to set up a Nativity at the Clay County Rec Department Campground. Attendees were treated to a multitude of lighted Christmas display in the drive-thru event that received rave reviews.

Allie Mauney •Photo Volunteers from New Life Church where Greg Carrol is pastor brave the chilly, wet weather for three hours on Dec. 8 and 9 to set up a Nativity at the Clay County Rec Department Campground. Attendees were treated to a multitude of lighted Christmas display in the drive-thru event that received rave reviews.

Luminaries on the Lake

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Luminaries on the Lake 2023 seems to have been a hit with local residents who visited the Christmas light exhibit and live nativity. After driving through the event, many people shared on social media, encouraging others to go, as well.

Board honors teachers with growth award

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
By Marcia Barnes          Staff Writer     The Clay County Board of Education opened the Dec. 18 meeting with congratulations to its new superintendent,  Melissa Godfrey, from Chairman Jason Shook and the board.
County projects get boost

County projects get boost

County projects get boost

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
N.C. Rep. Karl Gillespie and Sen. Kevin Corbin were on hand Dec. 13  for a formal check presentation to local counties from their share of a national opioid settlement.