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Homecoming ‘23: Oh what a night

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress 2022 Homecoming winner Lila Roberts is assisted by Grant Hendrix, right, as they crown 2023 Homecoming Queen Gracelynn Anderson, right. On the left is runner-up, Lily Trout.
Youth cheerleaders and football players

Youth cheerleaders and football players

Let’s hear it for the black and gold

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Cheerleaders and football players from the Clay County Youth League gather at Frank R. Long Memorial stadium during youth night recognition at the varsity football game.

Tractor Parade, Ag Day is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By Tyler Osborn Special to the Progress   The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Clay County is gearing up for the 17th Annual Tractor Parade and Ag Day set to be an unforgettable celebration of agriculture and community spirit. At 10 a.m. on Saturday,  Sept.
Photo • Joe Davenport Little was spared in the aftermath of a fire apparently caused by a propane line that exploded, according to restaurant owners.

Photo • Joe Davenport Little was spared in the aftermath of a fire apparently caused by a propane line that exploded, according to restaurant owners.

Fire temporarily closes restaurant

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Becky Long Publisher   Hayesville Grill will likely be closed for several months after the restaurant suffered extensive damage from a fire on Thursday, Sept. 14. The fire occurred between 1- 2 p.m. just after the lunch hour rush.

Injured firefighters healing

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   More than two months ago, Trista Cheeks and her fiancé Logan Gordy, were involved in a devastating wreck in Upson County, Ga. As soon as the wreck occurred on Saturday, July 15, Clay County residents rallied with prayers and positive thoughts for the couple.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Miracle boy Dallas Wilson walks with his friends Tre Graves, No. 6 and Peyton Mcgaha, No. 1, as the varsity Hayesville Yellow Jackets take the field Friday night.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Miracle boy Dallas Wilson walks with his friends Tre Graves, No. 6 and Peyton Mcgaha, No. 1, as the varsity Hayesville Yellow Jackets take the field Friday night.

Little Dallas walks tall at game and in life

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The toughest, most courageous kid marching toward the turf at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium last Friday night wasn’t wearing pads, cleats and helmet. He was, however, wearing an ear-to-ear grin.
Becky Long • Clay County Progress American Legion member Mitchell Shields salutes after he and Phil Cantley conclude the flag folding ceremony during the remembrance program for the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 22 years ago in the 911 terrorists attacks.

Becky Long • Clay County Progress American Legion member Mitchell Shields salutes after he and Phil Cantley conclude the flag folding ceremony during the remembrance program for the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 22 years ago in the 911 terrorists attacks.

Remembering lives lost on 9/11

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Sheriff’s Office hosted a ceremony Monday in remembrance of the victims of 9/11. The death toll from that day’s attacks numbered 2,996. In his opening remarks Sheriff Mark Buchanan called the terrorists acts evil.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. provided lunch for the members after the annual meeting Saturday.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. provided lunch for the members after the annual meeting Saturday.

Kilowatts and Brats bring folks out to EMC meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
By Anngee Quinones-Belian Correspondent   Members were treated to valuable information, lunch and lots of giveaways at the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp.’s annual meeting Saturday. The Kilowatts & Brats event was held in Glenn-McGinnis Hall at Young Harris College.
Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress Hayesville Mayor Joe Slaton, standing, addresses the crowd at Monday’s Town Council meeting.

Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress Hayesville Mayor Joe Slaton, standing, addresses the crowd at Monday’s Town Council meeting.

Hayesville Town Council tables short term rental ordinance

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   The Hayesville Town Council Monday was forced to table a proposed ordinance applying short term rental standards after about 20 people showed up mostly to question whether the limitation should be as short as 30 days or a longer length of time, preferably 90.