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USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

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Special service for those hurting

For many, failing health, financial changes, the loss of a loved one and other losses can make the holiday season one filled with sadness, grief, and despair instead of joy and hope.

Mark of Fifth Avenue Children’s Robes Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard

Description: This recall involves Star Art in Linen-branded children’s 100% polyester robes. The robes were sold in six children’s sizes 2, 3-4, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, and 10-12 in the following seven colors: black, navy, blue plaid, red plaid, red, royal blue, and gray.

Regional marriage ministry hosting unique New Year’s Eve Gala

United Marriage Encounter’s Smoky Mountain Foothills Community plans a “New Year’s Wishes & Midnight Kisses” New Year’s Eve Gala at the Blairsville Haralson Memorial Civic Center beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31.

Brasstown Community Civic Center receives $20K grant

Thanks to the leadership of Clay County Commissioner Clay Logan and the help of county staff, a $20,000 Human Services Grant from the Community Foundation of WNC was awarded to the Brasstown Community Civic Center.

Aging with respect

How’s it going? We are all happiest, healthiest, safest and supported when we are listened to and treated with respect by the people in our lives. These people may include a spouse, partner, family member, friends and caretakers.

N.C. budget includes $100 million teacher pay supplement for lower-wealth counties

The Tar Heel State’s budget for the new biennium includes $100 million in supplemental pay for public school teachers in some of the state’s smallest, poorest counties.  The supplemental pay is valued at up to $4,250 per teacher but the exact value differs significantly across counties.

N.C. Supreme Court blocks candidate filing, delays all primary elections to May

The N.C. Supreme Court has jumped into the state's legal battle over new election maps. The high court has shut down candidate filing and delayed all state primary elections until May 17. The high court wants a trial court to rule on the merits of two ongoing redistricting lawsuits by Jan. 11.

DHHS employee fired over vaccine mandate, despite natural immunity

An employee of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services who was fired for not getting a COVID vaccine is speaking out.

Food Options in Clay County

Winter often increases the need for food assistance as some people must choose whether to heat their homes or buy adequate food. Some people may have less work or not as much homegrown food. Local residents are no exception.