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Ladies golf league play

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
By Linda Robinson Guest Writer   Chatuge Ladies Golf League official season opens Tuesday, May 6 with play beginning at 9:30 a.m. and league play dates continue through Sept. 30.

Young bagpiper

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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Silas Cohen, age 11, is the youngest member of the bagpiper group, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes and Drums. Cohen entertained with a solo of the “Star Wars” theme. Unfortunately, his name was left out of the group photo. We apologize for the error and congratulate him on his performance.

Help local students’ dreams come true

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   When the Second Global Studies Annual Independent Experiential Educational Trip Abroad leaves Clay County, 12 of the 27 student travelers take their first trip abroad.

Twin teen deaths on Bell Mountain under investigation

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Shawn Jarrard Towns County Herald Editor   Authorities are investigating a potential murder-suicide at Bell Mountain Park involving twin brothers from Lawrenceville, Ga. Hikers found the two men deceased at the top of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee around 11 a.m.
Thomas Sherrill • The Franklin Press The Social Security office off Lakeside Drive in Franklin will not be closing.

Thomas Sherrill • The Franklin Press The Social Security office off Lakeside Drive in Franklin will not be closing.

Franklin Social Security office to remain open, reps say

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thomas Sherrill The Franklin Press   A week after it was discovered the Franklin Social Security office faced closure per the Department of Government Efficiency, local elected officials say the office will remain. “Problem is resolved.
Facebook photo From left, Payton McNabb stands with Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance at the U.S. Capital Tuesday, March 4. McNabb was recognized by President Donald Trump as he spoke during an address to a joint session of Congress.

Facebook photo From left, Payton McNabb stands with Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance at the U.S. Capital Tuesday, March 4. McNabb was recognized by President Donald Trump as he spoke during an address to a joint session of Congress.

Trump honors former volleyball player in congressional address

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Friday, March 7, 2025
A Hiwassee Dam, N.C. woman was recognized Tuesday night when President Trump spoke to congress. Payton McNabb was invited to the joint session by First Lady of the Unites States Melania Trump.

Controversy marks Lady Jackets versus Cherokee title game

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   In their quest for the Smoky Mountain Tournament basketball championship, the Cherokee Lady Braves won the game against Hayesville Saturday, but apparently poor sportsmanship on the floor and in the stands sparked enough controversy to draw a response from the principal...
Photo contributed from family fund-raiser page What remains of grandpa Billy Joe and grandma Dora's home in Avery County, N.C. The couple lived there for decades and raised eight children and many other family members felt it was a safe refuge. Fourteen family members sought safety there the day of Helene, but only 12 escaped before the mudslide destroyed the small home.

Photo contributed from family fund-raiser page What remains of grandpa Billy Joe and grandma Dora's home in Avery County, N.C. The couple lived there for decades and raised eight children and many other family members felt it was a safe refuge. Fourteen family members sought safety there the day of Helene, but only 12 escaped before the mudslide destroyed the small home.

More stories from the Helene tragedy

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   “Get out of the house. The mountain is coming down.” That is what grandpa Billy Joe yelled as the mudslide began. There were 14 people in the house the morning Helene arrived on Sept. 27. Twelve got out.
The Clay County Historical & Arts Council participated in the 1976 parade in downtown Hayesville honoring America’s 200th Birthday.

The Clay County Historical & Arts Council participated in the 1976 parade in downtown Hayesville honoring America’s 200th Birthday.

Plans to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   Semiquincentennial has become a name for the America 250 celebration next year. Below are some historical notes to help all of us get prepared to honor our U.S. history and recognition of our Declaration of Independence.