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David Alsobrook captured the MLP Ladder League championship after three very competitive games on Saturday.

David Alsobrook captured the MLP Ladder League championship after three very competitive games on Saturday.

Mountain Lakes pickleball 2024 summer league completed

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
By Sally Brock Guest Writer   Area pickleball players completed the final week of competition in a six-week Ladder League event on Saturday, July 27 at the Clay County Sports Complex. The event was hosted by Mountain Lakes Pickleball.
Photo credit • Ian Owen Hush Money will perform on the Hayesville Square at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26.

Photo credit • Ian Owen Hush Money will perform on the Hayesville Square at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26.

Hush Money to rock the square

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   Eclectic southern rock group Hush Money makes their Clay County Communities Revitalization Association Friday Summer Concert debut on Friday, July 26, bringing a contemporary sound that is deeply rooted in vintage rock, blues and outlaw country to the...

Brasstown hosts big community event at the Folk School

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
By T-Claw Crawford Guest Writer   Join us in Brasstown,at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 for a community gospel singing with dinner on the grounds provided at 1 p.m. Sing with Liberty Baptist Choir, St. John Baptist Choir, Ann Woodford and more.
The Marshall Brown Bluegrass Band members are, front, Marshall Brown; back, John Duncan, Zeb Gambill and Jacob Brewer. They will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Brasstown Community Center.

The Marshall Brown Bluegrass Band members are, front, Marshall Brown; back, John Duncan, Zeb Gambill and Jacob Brewer. They will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Brasstown Community Center.

Concert set at Brasstown Community Center July 27

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
By Sarah Staugler Guest Writer   This year’s Summer Concerts at the Brasstown Community Center introduces the Marshall Brown Bluegrass Band. This will be their first time with us, so let’s give them a warm welcome.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Danny Jones, Ken Ball and Andy Gibson stand at the grave marker that distinguishes where the remains of the Carney family, Elda, Wilma, Buck and Jimmy are now buried together.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Danny Jones, Ken Ball and Andy Gibson stand at the grave marker that distinguishes where the remains of the Carney family, Elda, Wilma, Buck and Jimmy are now buried together.

Carney family circle remains unbroken

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Elda “Buck” Carney Jr. was a Purple Heart recipient for his role in the Vietnam War. However, most people in Clay County remember him as a beloved teacher and track coach at Hayesville High School. He died in 2008.
2023 8 oz Nation in concert bringing music for the soul.

2023 8 oz Nation in concert bringing music for the soul.

WNC’s largest fundraiser ‘80’s Flashback Weekend coming to Franklin

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
By Morgan Stewart Guest Writer   Today, the ‘80s Flashback Weekend announced its full two-week schedule so fans can relive the quintessential Gen X decade while helping children with critical medical needs. The events will raise money and awareness for the Shriners Children’s Greenville hospital.

Concert on the Hiawassee square

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Doctor Paul and Tom Edwards each bring a long history of musical performances in solo and group settings to the stage. Tom Edwards is a multi-instrumentalist and singer- songwriter with a large catalogue of original music.

Can’t envision WKRK without Emma Ramsey

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
By Anngee Quinones-Belian Staff Correspondent   Emma Ramsey, also known as Miss Emma, is the epitome of a faithful employee. WKRK radio has been on the air since 1958. The 1320-AM station was originally owned by Paul Ridenhour, while Ramsey then was working at Clifton Precision.