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Christy Guthrie • Cherokeee Scout Spectators clap as the Hayesville High School Marching Band makes its way through the streets of Hayesville for Saturday’s Christmas Parade. The band was among the highlights of event.

Christy Guthrie • Cherokeee Scout Spectators clap as the Hayesville High School Marching Band makes its way through the streets of Hayesville for Saturday’s Christmas Parade. The band was among the highlights of event.

Weather cooperates, parade heralds in holiday

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Becky Long Publisher   Dark skies and rain on Saturday threatened the 2023 Hayesville Christmas Parade, but thanks to a window of sunshine and dry weather, the event went on at the planned 6 p.m. start time and ended up being one of the biggest in the parade’s history.
The sheriff’s office halls were packed full of gift bags, bicycles, fishing poles and all sorts of different treasures for our area children.

The sheriff’s office halls were packed full of gift bags, bicycles, fishing poles and all sorts of different treasures for our area children.

Presents delivered to over 100 children

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Mark Buchanan Clay County Sheriff   What a rewarding Saturday, Dec. 9 it was at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. With the financial help of our community and local businesses, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office's “Cops for Kids” Christmas program was a complete success.

Town of Hayesville awarded $250,000 grant

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   The Town of Hayesville has received notice it is the recipient of a $250,000 state grant to be used for capital improvements or equipment. The Grants Team of the N.C. Office of State Budget and Management notified the town Monday of the grant. N.C. Rep.
Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Members of Catalyst Church spoke with Jason Crabb before his concert on Sunday, Nov. 19, from left, Derrick Moss, Jessica Crawford, Crabb, Brandon Matheson and Catherine Brown.

Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Members of Catalyst Church spoke with Jason Crabb before his concert on Sunday, Nov. 19, from left, Derrick Moss, Jessica Crawford, Crabb, Brandon Matheson and Catherine Brown.

Crabb concert rocks in Hayesville: A Christmas Story

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
By Marcia Barnes Feature Writer   Jason Crabb made Christmas a lot brighter for local area children when he accepted an invitation to perform in concert in Hayesville. The Grammy Award winning singer and musician was supposed to be in Israel on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Becky Long • Clay County Progress The Highway 69 improvement project began in 2020 and is entering its final phases in the next few months.

Becky Long • Clay County Progress The Highway 69 improvement project began in 2020 and is entering its final phases in the next few months.

Highway 69 completion set for July ‘24

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Becky Long Publisher   The Highway 69 construction project is still months away from being completed, but officials say it’s on track. The revised completion date has been moved from March 24 to July 28, 2024.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress

Coach racks up the wins

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hayesville Coach Mike Cottrell reacts to a standing ovation prior to Monday's game when Hayesville High School honored the Yellow Jackets boss for winning his 600th varsity basketball game last week. See coverage of the Jackets in the sports section starting on B1.
Global Studies Co-Directors Michelle Calascione and Ginger Scerri have planned the Scotland trip for 19 well-deserving students.

Global Studies Co-Directors Michelle Calascione and Ginger Scerri have planned the Scotland trip for 19 well-deserving students.

Community needed to make teens’ Scotland trip a reality

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   A Scotland trip is planned for 19 Clay County teens from June 10 to June 18. Clay County’s Global Studies program is offering this opportunity, but it will take the community’s help to make the travel dreams a reality.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Festival of Trees, making it come together from left, Tracy Cothren, Amanda Wagoner, Michelle Moore and Adeison Sorrells.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Festival of Trees, making it come together from left, Tracy Cothren, Amanda Wagoner, Michelle Moore and Adeison Sorrells.

Wagoner is living her Christmas dream

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Walking into the Beal Center totally took my breath away with my childhood captivated by the endless glitter of decorated Christmas trees.

Teague named Hayesville Elementary School principal

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Hayesville High School Assistant Principal Karissa Teague has been named as the new principal of Hayesville Elementary School. Teague’s selection was announced on Monday evening following a closed session of the Clay County Board of Education.