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Photo by Sally Brock Chatuge Family Practice staff celebrating Dr. Teresa Heavner’s retirement are, front from left, Kierra Lewis, Dr. Caroline Bessey and Anna Tredway; seated, Kimberly Matheson, Sally Cody FNP, Dr. Teresa Heavner and Dr. Jill Sonnenberg; standing, Carie Free, Elizabeth Archdeacon, Dr. Travis Williams, Sherri Farmer, Kim Ledford, Stephanie Rockenbaugh, Trish Moss, Jennifer Maney, Arica Parker, Trudy Bennett, Amy Shore, Savanna Annis and Dr. Dan Stroup.

Photo by Sally Brock Chatuge Family Practice staff celebrating Dr. Teresa Heavner’s retirement are, front from left, Kierra Lewis, Dr. Caroline Bessey and Anna Tredway; seated, Kimberly Matheson, Sally Cody FNP, Dr. Teresa Heavner and Dr. Jill Sonnenberg; standing, Carie Free, Elizabeth Archdeacon, Dr. Travis Williams, Sherri Farmer, Kim Ledford, Stephanie Rockenbaugh, Trish Moss, Jennifer Maney, Arica Parker, Trudy Bennett, Amy Shore, Savanna Annis and Dr. Dan Stroup.

Dr. Heavner to turn new page in December

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer “I’ve never been one of those people to balance life and work,” Dr. Teresa Heavner said. “It’s always been work.” Come December 31, she will try to change that. In medical practice in western North Carolina since Monday, Aug.

Just a dog

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Ray Swanson Guest Writer   “Don’t get too attached to him. He’s just a dog.” Just a dog. Those words rang through me like a bullet in a crowded room. Why did this bother me so much? I mean, one is entitled to their opinion, but why was this so important to me?
From left, HHI volunteers Misti Muscat, Lynne Maniotes and Wendy Slaton provided attendees packets at a previous Steins & Wine event. The bags are available at the entry gate with information about vendors and supporters.

From left, HHI volunteers Misti Muscat, Lynne Maniotes and Wendy Slaton provided attendees packets at a previous Steins & Wine event. The bags are available at the entry gate with information about vendors and supporters.

Steins & Wine proceeds to help hurricane recovery

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   The 11th annual Steins & Wine on the Square will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will have the most beer and wine vendors since the event started in 2013 with representation from western north Carolina and north Georgia.
The 2023 raffled tractor which went to raise funds for the community.

The 2023 raffled tractor which went to raise funds for the community.

Ag Day, Tractor Parade rescheduled to Oct. 26

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Tyler Osborn Guest Writer   The 18th Annual Agriculture Day and Tractor Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Hayesville Square. The events will start at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 12 p.m.
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress From left, volunteer Cindy Stratton, Sam Hogsed and Jeanne Strack celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28. Hogsed’s General Store and Funny Farm Thrift Store are located at 5100 Old Highway 64 in Warne, N.C.

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress From left, volunteer Cindy Stratton, Sam Hogsed and Jeanne Strack celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28. Hogsed’s General Store and Funny Farm Thrift Store are located at 5100 Old Highway 64 in Warne, N.C.

Hogsed’s, The Funny Farm enjoy opening

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Love checking out thrift stores? Have you been anticipating the return of Hogsed’s in Warne? You’re in luck and must wait no longer for either.  On Saturday, Sept.

Imagine the story that the jacket of a soldier could tell us

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Robert Seibert Guest Writer   I stood in shock. The jacket was in a pile of things being thrown away. It was the dress coat of a former Army service member. What did this jacket do to deserve such a dishonorable ending? I wondered about the story this jacket could tell.
Eagle Fork was the first Clay County “legal” wine making vendor and participated in the first event with nine additional area wineries. Area breweries were established later. Hayesville Brewery was the first in Clay County and opened in May, 2017.

Eagle Fork was the first Clay County “legal” wine making vendor and participated in the first event with nine additional area wineries. Area breweries were established later. Hayesville Brewery was the first in Clay County and opened in May, 2017.

Steins & Wine event reflects history

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   As we approach the 11th Annual Steins & Wine event from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.