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Speakers at IOI's 50th anniversary open house on included, from left, board member Bill Vespasian, President Tom O'Brien and N.C. Senator Kevin Corbin

Speakers at IOI's 50th anniversary open house on included, from left, board member Bill Vespasian, President Tom O'Brien and N.C. Senator Kevin Corbin

Industrial Opportunities celebrates 50 years in Andrews

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
By Nicole Wright Cherokee Scout Correspondent   Industrial Opportunities Inc., better known as IOI, culminated a year-long celebration of their 50th anniversary with an open house celebration on Friday, Oct. 4.
Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Hayesville VFW Post 532 veterans stepped forward as the Color Guard ceremony initiated the Veterans Day event at Western Carolina Regional Airport.

Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Hayesville VFW Post 532 veterans stepped forward as the Color Guard ceremony initiated the Veterans Day event at Western Carolina Regional Airport.

Veterans honored by big crowds

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Military veterans were honored by more than 3,000 patriotic attendees on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews, N.C.
Todd Wingate loads goods to go to the Helene storm and flood victims.

Todd Wingate loads goods to go to the Helene storm and flood victims.

Help for Helene ongoing as neighbors help neighbors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   A month ago, Hurricane Helene roared across the southeastern United States, leaving tragedy and devastation in its path. Despite early storm predictions, Clay County was spared a direct hit, but many friends and family of local residents were heavily impacted.

Wreck claims toddler’s life

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   A 1-year-old child who loved ones described as the “heart and soul of his entire family,” died Oct. 19 after he was involved in a two-car accident on Highway 64 late Saturday morning.
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

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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

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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.