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Becky Long • Clay County ProgressHayesville High School Future Farmers of America members participate in the Clay County Tractor Parade on Saturday, Sept. 24 on a tractor operated by Silas Brown. Members created a hay maze, obstacle course and entered a float. A highlight of the event was the raffle for a 1948 Ford 8N that had been restored by George Kresage of Murphy. The lucky winner was Florida resident, Maitland Dampier. Proceeds from the event go to the Dwight Smith Scholarship Fund. About 28 tractors

Becky Long • Clay County ProgressHayesville High School Future Farmers of America members participate in the Clay County Tractor Parade on Saturday, Sept. 24 on a tractor operated by Silas Brown. Members created a hay maze, obstacle course and entered a float. A highlight of the event was the raffle for a 1948 Ford 8N that had been restored by George Kresage of Murphy. The lucky winner was Florida resident, Maitland Dampier. Proceeds from the event go to the Dwight Smith Scholarship Fund. About 28 tractors

Tractors roll downtown

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress BRMEMC General Manager Allan Glidewell gave the manager's report which was applauded by attendees, He also made jokes as he called names for door prizes which ranged from small appliances and power tools to Walmart and Ingles gift cards.

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress BRMEMC General Manager Allan Glidewell gave the manager's report which was applauded by attendees, He also made jokes as he called names for door prizes which ranged from small appliances and power tools to Walmart and Ingles gift cards.

EMC meeting returns

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   After a four year hiatus, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation returned to the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for its 83rd annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Hayesville Teachers go ‘above and beyond’

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Recognition was given to outstanding teachers who demonstrated going above and beyond normal classroom duties as the 2022-2023 school year opened in Clay County Schools during Monday’s school board meeting.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Winners of the pet parade gather on the gazebo steps. They are, from left, first place Sustrialian Sheper aka Super Dog, “Jojo,” with owner Susan Lindsey; 1st winner of the feline category with a cat named “Bark,” in the stroller and owner Gabby Campbell; Hannah Cook with Dex the diabetes dog. Hannah also swam 5,570 feet and raised $4,300 dollars for a pet rescue group; event coordinator Linda Vanderlaan. In back is 2nd place winner Henry, with owner Ann Cyphers.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Winners of the pet parade gather on the gazebo steps. They are, from left, first place Sustrialian Sheper aka Super Dog, “Jojo,” with owner Susan Lindsey; 1st winner of the feline category with a cat named “Bark,” in the stroller and owner Gabby Campbell; Hannah Cook with Dex the diabetes dog. Hannah also swam 5,570 feet and raised $4,300 dollars for a pet rescue group; event coordinator Linda Vanderlaan. In back is 2nd place winner Henry, with owner Ann Cyphers.

Celebration of Pets, a fun way to help

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Linda Vanderlaan Columnist   To all who came and supported the Celebration of Pets on Saturday, Sept. 17 — thank you. The day opened with prayer and singing of the national anthem, "Star Spangled Banner," by Hannah Cook.
Children enjoying some of the 4-H animals from previous events. There will be several 4-H animals at the upcoming event on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Children enjoying some of the 4-H animals from previous events. There will be several 4-H animals at the upcoming event on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Tractor Parade and Agricultural Day Saturday on town square

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Tyler Osborn Guest Writer   Join us for the 16th annual Tractor Parade & Agricultural Day on the square. The day will include games, music, informational displays, hay maze, a combine simulator and of course the biggest parade of tractors you may have seen.
An expected crowd of more than 10,000 will be able to see many static aircraft, an airshow and enjoy a day celebrating veterans from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Western Carolina Regional Airport.

An expected crowd of more than 10,000 will be able to see many static aircraft, an airshow and enjoy a day celebrating veterans from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Western Carolina Regional Airport.

Fly-over part of Welcome Home’s big veterans’ event

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Linda Hagberg Correspondent   Join us at Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews, N.C. for the fourth annual “Welcome Home,” a tribute to all who serve event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Ginger Scerri was at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park Preserve and Animal Refuge, she petted koalas, wallabies, and kangaroos and koalas.

Ginger Scerri was at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park Preserve and Animal Refuge, she petted koalas, wallabies, and kangaroos and koalas.

HMS Teacher goes global

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Australia. The Land Down Under. Regardless of the name, most Americans have only seen it in movies or magazines. Ginger Scerri recently visited the faraway continent as part of Go Global NC.
Hayesville High School’s Lila Roberts is crowned queen during the 2022 Homecoming ceremony at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium where the Jackets lost a tough battle to Tuscola. Lila is the daughter of Jason and Anissa Roberts. See more photos from the ceremony on page A10. Game coverage is on B1.

Hayesville High School’s Lila Roberts is crowned queen during the 2022 Homecoming ceremony at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium where the Jackets lost a tough battle to Tuscola. Lila is the daughter of Jason and Anissa Roberts. See more photos from the ceremony on page A10. Game coverage is on B1.

Homecoming Queen crowned

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Thursday, September 22, 2022