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Suspect in Cox death dies of apparent suicide

Topton – State Bureau of Investigation agents serving a search warrant in the death of a 19-year-old Hayesville woman whose body was discovered in Marble on Sept. 26 found an unidentified suspect wounded from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday.

State board recognizes Justice For All as official political party in North Carolina

By Patrick Gannon State BOE   The State Board of Elections on Tuesday, Aug. 20 recognized the Justice For All Party as an official political party in the state. The decision came in response to a court order.

Two killed in Macon wreck

By Thomas Sherrill The Franklin Press   A Thursday afternoon wreck on the east side of Winding Stair Gap killed two Hayesville men and hospitalized six others. According to Trooper C.N. Barker with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

Indictments handed down in child cases

Staff Reports   Kenneth James Gauthier, 35, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 5 after a Clay County Grand Jury handed down indictments charging him with eight felony counts of second-degree exploitation of a minor.

Two face charges of trafficking fentanyl and automobile larceny

Staff Reports   A local man and woman face felony drug charges after they were stopped in an alleged stolen vehicle. At approximately 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 Clay County Patrol Officer Drew Judge saw a 2006 Chevrolet truck traveling on US Hwy 64 east of Hayesville.

Collett Ridge Fire Update

November 9, 2023 Size: 4,372 acres Containment: 5% Start Date: 10/23/2023 Origin: Approximately 4 miles south of Andrews, NC Total Personnel: 156 Resources: Three 20-person hand crews, 13 Engines, 1 water tender, 1 dozer, 2 helicopters, 1 air attack platform, and overhead...

Two traffic stops result in felony drug charges

Staff Reports   A Georgia woman was charged with felony possession after a May 12 traffic stop was conducted by the sheriff’s office in a follow-up to information they had received from a “concerned citizen.” Leanna Nicole Debruhl, 31, of Demorest, Ga.

Body of wanted man located in Chatuge

By Shawn Jarrard Guest Writer   The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee on Sunday, March 26 to investigate the death of a man wanted locally since March 9 for suspicion of theft.

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Sheriff's officers lifesaving actions lead to commendation

By Becky Long Publisher   Two officers with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were presented Life Saving Commendation Uniform Bars on Feb. 27 for their successful efforts to save a man in the state of a drug overdose earlier this year. The distinguished honor  stems from Jan.