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Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney

Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney

Focus on County Manager Debbie Mauney

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney began her career more than 30 years ago. She started working for Clay County in August 1990 as Child Welfare social worker and continued that role through February 1997.
Mayor Harry Baugh, Councilman Joe Slaton, Councilwoman Lauren Tiger and Councilman Austin Hedden (L-R) are donating their financial “token of appreciation” checks to charity. The Town Council offered all citizens who can provide proof they are town residents and have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus a check for $100. As of Monday, 107 checks had been issued.

Mayor Harry Baugh, Councilman Joe Slaton, Councilwoman Lauren Tiger and Councilman Austin Hedden (L-R) are donating their financial “token of appreciation” checks to charity. The Town Council offered all citizens who can provide proof they are town residents and have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus a check for $100. As of Monday, 107 checks had been issued.

Mayor, Councilman Prepare For December Job Change

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hayesville Mayor Harry Baughn, completing eight years as the town’s two-term mayor, chaired his final Town Council meeting Monday evening as he prepares to swap jobs with incoming mayor and current Councilman Joe Slaton.
Trends highlighting the surge in US-bound travel bookings as the United States reopens to international visitors on November 8th.

Trends highlighting the surge in US-bound travel bookings as the United States reopens to international visitors on November 8th.

US Lifts Historic International Travel Ban, Welcoming Back Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
After nearly two years, today, the US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers arriving via air from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.
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Still Your Mom: New program at The Still Place

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The Still Place, partnering with Charlie’s Heart Foundation and KinderMourn, held the first Still Your Mom Bereavement Retreat amidst the falling leaves along Compass Creek.
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Image by sagar pradhan from Pixabay

Fire prevention tips from the Forest Service

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across western NC to think safety and exercise caution during fall fire season, which typically lasts from mid-October until mid-December. During fall fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves and yard debris.
These small boxes, lovingly packed with toys and other items, have been delivered to millions of children around the world.

These small boxes, lovingly packed with toys and other items, have been delivered to millions of children around the world.

Drop-off site to open for Operation Christmas Child

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
More than 4,000 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Monday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 22, offering a curbside option.