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Annual memorial concert benefits local scholarship

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
The annual variety benefit concert which supports the Madelyn Lea Memorial Scholarship will be a virtual event this year. Available on the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Facebook page at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, the concert will be available for sharing.
Disney fans can enjoy their favorite classics along with the newest releases with Disney+

Disney fans can enjoy their favorite classics along with the newest releases with Disney+

On-demand streaming has perks

Travis Dockery
Friday, September 18, 2020
For TV viewers, the ability to watch a favorite show during a convenient time has been an ever-developing process.
(Lorrie Ross• Clay County Progress) Mayor Harry Baughn, left, and Hayesville Town Council Chairman Joe Slaton sit several feet apart to maintain social distancing

(Lorrie Ross• Clay County Progress) Mayor Harry Baughn, left, and Hayesville Town Council Chairman Joe Slaton sit several feet apart to maintain social distancing

Trick or Treat on Square cancelled

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The Hayesville Town Council voted to cancel Trick or Treat Around the Square per the recommendation of Hayesville Mayor Harry Baughn. “I personally cannot see any way under the governor’s restrictions we can have Trick Or Treat Around the Square,” Baughn said.
(Becky Long • Clay County Progress) George Lee American Legion 532 Commander Joe Buckner salutes as Dwight McClure and Phil Cantley conduct the folding of the American flag. The Legion hosted a 9/11 memorial service at the Veterans Memorial Park Friday morning.

(Becky Long • Clay County Progress) George Lee American Legion 532 Commander Joe Buckner salutes as Dwight McClure and Phil Cantley conduct the folding of the American flag. The Legion hosted a 9/11 memorial service at the Veterans Memorial Park Friday morning.

‘When the world stopped turning’

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, September 17, 2020
At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 hijackers on American Airlines Flight 11 crashed a plane into the World Trade Center, killing all on board and hundreds inside the building.

Third resident dies from COVID

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A third Clay County resident has died from COVID-19 related complications, according to a release from the Clay County Health Department’s Facebook page. The death was reported Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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COVID on campuses

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 17, 2020
While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on school systems nationwide, there are not many public reports about the impact to college campuses. Meanwhile, more than 1,400 Young Harris College students were notified over Labor Day weekend that all classes will become virtual until at least Monday, Sept. 21.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Gym member Debra Bolle cleans a machine after her first workout since the reopening. Bolle was the first person to join the gym when it initially opened.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Gym member Debra Bolle cleans a machine after her first workout since the reopening. Bolle was the first person to join the gym when it initially opened.

Rec center open to public

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Clay County Recreation Center and gym are open to the public. The re-opening was brought on by Gov. Cooper’s announcement last week that the state was moving to Safer at Home phase 2.5.

Spotlight on essential workers of REACH

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Essential workers are all around, yet often times we do not see them. This week’s spotlight shines on the staff at REACH of Clay County. Their faces may not all be known to the community, but the positive impact they make is far-reaching and long term to many women and their families.
(Madison Mullin • Clay County Progress) Construction along Highway 69 toward the Georgia line is progressing on schedule, according to DOT engineer Andy Russell.

(Madison Mullin • Clay County Progress) Construction along Highway 69 toward the Georgia line is progressing on schedule, according to DOT engineer Andy Russell.

Highway construction on track in county

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, September 10, 2020
With two of Clay County’s major highways, N.C. Highway 69 and N.C. Highway 175, undergoing road construction, it seems like a lot of the county has roadwork happening.