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American Legion replace flag pole at senior center

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
One of the goals for each Post in the American Legion is to make a positive difference in their community. George Lee Post 532 is in Clay County, which happens to have one of the smaller populations in the state. Numbers do not indicate action or ability, it just means you do more with less.
Bridging the Gap Family Care is situation in a residential setting in the Shooting Creek community.

Bridging the Gap Family Care is situation in a residential setting in the Shooting Creek community.

Bridging the Gap

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
When Bridging the Gap opened its doors in May 2014, owners Leon and Irene Penland had no idea one of their biggest challenges would arrive six years later in the form of a virus named Corona.
Memory Lane Classic Car Museum boasts many unique vehicles, including this 2013 custom-built Atlantis. The museum is located beside the VIP Fieldstone 6 movie theater outside of Young Harris, Ga.

Memory Lane Classic Car Museum boasts many unique vehicles, including this 2013 custom-built Atlantis. The museum is located beside the VIP Fieldstone 6 movie theater outside of Young Harris, Ga.

Car enthusiasts will enjoy walk down 'Memory Lane'

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Jerry Smith has been collecting cars most of his life. Now he simply wants to share his passion with as many people as possible. Smith and his wife, June, own Memory Lane Classic Car Museum, located beside the VIP Fieldstone 6 movie theater, midway between Young Harris and Hiawassee, Ga.
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Vaccines set to expand to all adults

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Within a matter of days, all North Carolinians ages 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K.
Workers like Clay County Schools’ Terri Hager recognized for their ongoing contributions during National School Social Work Week.

Workers like Clay County Schools’ Terri Hager recognized for their ongoing contributions during National School Social Work Week.

Connecting students with community resources

News Staff
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Even though it was officially National School Social Work Week, March 7-13, social workers are always doing an important job in the community. Terri Hager prefers not to call herself a social worker, but she plays an imperative role in helping Clay County students and their families.
(Regina Cothren • Photo submitted) Stephanie Almeida, of Smoky Mountain Harm Reduction, brought Narcan kits to give free in Clay County on Saturday, March 20. She will be back from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, March 27 at Oak Forest UMC, 990 Oak Forest Road in Hayesville. Almeida (center) stands with People of Clay CARE board member Debbi Tucker, left, and Stacie Ledford from Rock Bottom Recovery and Support, right.

(Regina Cothren • Photo submitted) Stephanie Almeida, of Smoky Mountain Harm Reduction, brought Narcan kits to give free in Clay County on Saturday, March 20. She will be back from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, March 27 at Oak Forest UMC, 990 Oak Forest Road in Hayesville. Almeida (center) stands with People of Clay CARE board member Debbi Tucker, left, and Stacie Ledford from Rock Bottom Recovery and Support, right.

Narcan distribution set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, March 25, 2021
When Stephanie Almeida, of Smoky Mountain Harm Reduction, heard Clay County and the surrounding areas had several accidental overdose deaths in less than two weeks, she knew she needed to do something.
Courtesy of Gov. Roy Cooper's Facebook page.

Courtesy of Gov. Roy Cooper's Facebook page.

More restrictions set to be lifted

News Staff
Thursday, March 25, 2021
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 204 will take effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and is set to expire April 30. The state’s general mask mandate remains in effect.
(Jared Putnam • Clay County Progress) Members of the Hayesville Primary School Pre-K team were recognized for earning a 5-star rating during the Clay County Board of Education meeting on Monday in Hayesville.

(Jared Putnam • Clay County Progress) Members of the Hayesville Primary School Pre-K team were recognized for earning a 5-star rating during the Clay County Board of Education meeting on Monday in Hayesville.

Changes in store for 2021-22 school calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Clay County Schools’ 2021-22 calendar will have a slightly different look than usual.
(Jared Putnam • Clay County Progress) From left, Dr. Jason Shook and Superintendent Dale Cole look on during a called meeting of the Clay County Board of Education on Monday. The board approved in-person learning four days per week for middle school and high school students.

(Jared Putnam • Clay County Progress) From left, Dr. Jason Shook and Superintendent Dale Cole look on during a called meeting of the Clay County Board of Education on Monday. The board approved in-person learning four days per week for middle school and high school students.

In-person learning expands

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Clay County students in grades 6-12 will be able to return to the classroom four days per week as early as Monday. The Clay County Board of Education approved the decision during a called meeting on Monday.