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Dr. Keith DeFoor, Cynthia DeFoor, former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Dr. Drew Van Horn, and Jeffrey Bauman with the Kayagum that Miller donated to the College.

Dr. Keith DeFoor, Cynthia DeFoor, former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Dr. Drew Van Horn, and Jeffrey Bauman with the Kayagum that Miller donated to the College.

Former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Donates Instrument to Young Harris College

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Young Harris College recently welcomed former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, to campus to thank her for donating her family’s Kayagum (Korean zither) to the College. She met with YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn, Dean of the Division of Fine Arts Dr.
Jake Scott Davies

Jake Scott Davies

Multiple felonies result in prison sentence

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
With his plea this week in Clay County Superior Court, a Hayesville man will face substantial prison time if he offends yet again, according to a release from District Attorney Ashley Welch's office.
Marie Lance shows off her collection of toy "slime" at the home of her grandmother, Anita Lance. (Photo by Jared Putnam)

Marie Lance shows off her collection of toy "slime" at the home of her grandmother, Anita Lance. (Photo by Jared Putnam)

Miraculous Marie

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
To a casual observer, Marie Lance looks and acts the part of a typical, healthy 11 year old. She skips through her grandmother's Clay County home, eager to show off containers of her toy "slime" and the art she has made through her newfound painting hobby.
N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby listens as attorney Paul "Skip" Stam argues before the court on November 9, 2021. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby listens as attorney Paul "Skip" Stam argues before the court on November 9, 2021. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

State Supreme Court takes second crack at AG's hog farm 'slush fund'

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
A controversial environmental program controlled by North Carolina's attorney general and funded by hog farm proceeds returned today to the N.C. Supreme Court. The court must decide whether the AG can maintain control of the funding moving forward.
Image by MegLearner from Pixabay

Image by MegLearner from Pixabay

Pellet and wood stove safety

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With temperatures dropping outside, pellet and wood burning stoves may be fired up inside of the home. Please look over the following safety tips to prevent a fire within the house due to these heating methods. ·     Have your chimney and stove inspected and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep.
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Product

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Name of Product: Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Hazard: Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteria Burkholderia...
Marty Kotis of the UNC Board of Governors in November, 2018. (CJ photo by Kari Travis)

Marty Kotis of the UNC Board of Governors in November, 2018. (CJ photo by Kari Travis)

UNC Chapel Hill trustees kill motion to ban admissions discrimination

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Marty Kotis said he was simply trying to start a public discussion when he proposed a motion related to anti-discrimination policies. Kotis serves on the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill board of trustees. Kotis on Thursday, Nov.