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(Jared Putnam * Clay County Progress) Robert Caldwell, Vice-Chairperson of the Clay County Board of Education, and board member Reba Beck talk during the Clay County Board of Education meeting on Monday in Hayesville. The board approved the creation of a "nondiscrimination" resolution similar to ones passed by Cabarrus County Schools and Wayne County Schools earlier this year in response to public fears over Critical Race Theory.

(Jared Putnam * Clay County Progress) Robert Caldwell, Vice-Chairperson of the Clay County Board of Education, and board member Reba Beck talk during the Clay County Board of Education meeting on Monday in Hayesville. The board approved the creation of a "nondiscrimination" resolution similar to ones passed by Cabarrus County Schools and Wayne County Schools earlier this year in response to public fears over Critical Race Theory.

School board moves forward on CRT-inspired resolution

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
"No student or staff member, solely by virtue of their race or sex, bears any responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex.
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Emergency assistance will be conducted via phones

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Due to COVID-19, Clay County Department of Social Services will be completing applications for the Energy programs for heating and cooling assistance by phone.  To make an application for these programs, please contact the Clay County Department of Social Services at (828) 389-6301.
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Teen Dating Violence

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Teen dating violence affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online or through technology.
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Fire on Pine Log

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
On Saturday, November 20th at 9:40pm Clay County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 381 Pine Log rd for a structure fire. Upon arrival on scene, fire personal found the residence to be approximately 70 percent involved. At that point, members began fire suppression.
(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Kolbe Ashe looks to help propel the Jackets to a state title this season.

(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Kolbe Ashe looks to help propel the Jackets to a state title this season.

Ashe makes it official

News Staff
Monday, November 22, 2021
Hayesville's star point guard Kolbe Ashe has taken the next step towards furthering his basketball career. On Wednesday, Nov.17, the senior signed to play for Palm Beach Atlantic. Ashe verbally committed to the West Palm Beach school in September, but made it official at the signing.
Fans can travel back in time thanks to The Linda Ronstadt Experience.

Fans can travel back in time thanks to The Linda Ronstadt Experience.

EXPERIENCE LINDA RONSTADT AT THE PEACOCK

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Remember “Blue Bayou”?  How about “You’re No Good”?  Now that those songs are playing in your head, you need to come to the Peacock in Hayesville, Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Brenda Kay Ledford

Brenda Kay Ledford

Author and Artist Receive Paul Green Awards

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Author Brenda Kay Ledford and Illustrator Doreyl Ammons Cain received the Paul Green Multimedia Awards from North Carolina Society of Historians on November 14. The judges of the contest awarded both author and illustrator for their work in the children's picture book, The Singing Convention.
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Winter Holiday Safety

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Winter holidays are a time spent with family and friends. We ask that you remember a few fire safety tips during the holiday season. Decorating ·     Replace any sting of lights that are worn, broken, or have loose bulbs. Bad connections can start a fire.