Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress New bicycle racks were unveiled at Monday evening’s Hayesville Town Council meeting.
Jared Putnam • Cherokee Scout Spectators get a behind-the-scenes, up-close look at the machinery during the 2021 Punkin Chunkin Festival.
Photo • Ron Wallace HHI Volunteers, from left, Misti Muscat, Lynne Maniotes and Wendy Slaton hold up gift bags for attendees to use as they enjoy wine, beer, food or items from crafty vendors during the annual Steins & Wine event.
Summer 22 work team. One of the many mission teams at work during Hinton Center’s ten week summer missions season. At least 600 volunteers stayed and worked at the Clay County retreat center from the end of May through Aug. 4.
Kevin Hensley • Graham Star Retired Department of Transportation engineer Brian Burch receives a certificate marking his membership in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette, following a highway project groundbreaking ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Monday. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most prestigious awards presented by the governor of North Carolina.
Following the pumpkin trail
Photo by Linda Hagberg From left, VSO Danna Pash, Cherokee County Chamber Director Sherry Raines, Bruno Coltri and John Bandy are on stage as Raines is presented a Sisters Who Serve shawl and Bandy a Quilt of Valor.