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Covid-19 Delta variant affects younger, unvaccinated populations in North Carolina

News Staff

Monday, July 26, 2021

Younger, unvaccinated populations are enduring the effects of the rapidly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19, with children representing a higher percentage of positive cases than in the past, Atrium Health officials said in a press conference last week. As of July 15, children represent 12.

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Rec sports sign-ups

News Staff

Monday, July 26, 2021

Sign-ups for fall sports at the Clay County Recreation Department are underway. Sign-ups will continue until Saturday, August 14 at the Recreation Center. Available sports: Flag football: ages 5-13, $60 fee. Soccer: ages 4-12, $60 fee. Cross country: ages 6-12, $25 fee.

Members of the Bethel Baptist Praise Band fill the square with music and song with a special message.

Singing his praises

News Staff

Thursday, July 22, 2021

People who complain about how “these kids are today,” probably haven’t met a group of young people like the visitors Hayesville had on the town square Tuesday. The youth group from Bethel Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C.

Governor’s Office Statement on House Republican Energy Legislation

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

“The House Republican energy legislation as currently written weakens the Utilities Commission’s ability to prevent unfair, higher electricity rates on consumers in the short run. And in the long run, this bill falls short on clean energy, which will create jobs and contain costs.

A large crowd enjoys the festive atmosphere on the square during the weekend celebration.

Festival dubbed ‘Best ever’

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Clouds threatened most of the weekend, but for the most part the sun won out and crowds flocked to the weekend’s Festival on the Square in Hayesville. The 40th year turned out to be what many vendors and attendees described as “one of the best,” for crowd size and vendor sales.

Scholars recognized through the Sister Terry Martin Scholarship

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

One student from Clay and one from Cherokee counties were recognized for their excellence in academics, strong leadership and support of their community. They showed moral character, positive impact, involvement and an eagerness to achieve.

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New leadership at CNI

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

After 32 years of guiding Community Newspapers Inc., co-owners Tom Wood and Dink NeSmith are turning over the corporate leadership to new co-chief executive officers. Effective Thursday, July 8, longtime chief financial officer and vice president Mark Major will replace NeSmith as president.

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Deputy seriously injured in scuffle

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The situation easily could have ended with a fatality. A Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is expected to undergo surgery this week to repair a severed knee tendon suffered during an attack by a local resident. Sgt.

Joe Slaton (middle) files for Mayor of Hayesville. Lauren Tiger and Harry Baughn file for Town Council.

Filing still open for town council, mayor

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Town of Hayesville will have a new mayor-elect in November. After overseeing the town since 2013, incumbent Hayesville Mayor Harry Baughn has decided not to run for reelection as mayor; however he is seeking a seat on the board.

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Millions of Remote Workers eye new jobs if Forced Back to Office

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

As the pandemic wanes, many companies are asking their employees to return to the office. However, a majority of remote U.S. workers who went virtual during the pandemic have no desire to return to the office and may move to a new job if work from home policies are revoked.