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Key ways to help baby sleep safe

Key ways to help baby sleep safe

Protecting infants while they’re asleep

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Department of Social Services is raising awareness about sleep related deaths involving infants.  Infant death and accidental suffocation are on the rise, according to an informational report sent by Clay County Lt.

Ah-choo! What does it mean?

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   You’re standing in line and the person in front of you is sneezing and coughing — uncomfortable for sure — leaves you feeling vulnerable. Most health officials believe the best protection for you and others is vaccinations.

Remembering those who died at Pearl Harbor

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Steve Pullen Guest Writer   “Yesterday, Dec, 7th, 1941, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These words were spoken to Congress by Franklin Roosevelt our President on the day following the attack.

Shop local for the upcoming holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer      Local families and visitors can enjoy all of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Hayesville with special offerings from restaurants and businesses downtown and around Clay County.

YHC spreading holiday cheer

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Steve Esser Guest Writer   Get your fill of holiday cheer at Young Harris College this season, as the college is hosting two special events for the Christmas season. First up is the annual YHC Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the chapel.
Brasstown Ringers members are, from front, Jackie Reed, Linda Sterrett, Director and Glenda Wattenberger; center, Anne Rice, Kathy Tant, Lonney McDonald, Margie Hendry, Sharon Schickedantz and Terry Kinton Mayhew; back, Liza Lawrence, Brett McDonald, Steve Holcomb, Theresa Ramsey, Laura Mowell, Evie Miller, Frank Rule and Mark Schickedantz. Not pictured: Sheila Gregory, Linda Holcomb, Aimee Johnson and Ron Mayhew.

Brasstown Ringers members are, from front, Jackie Reed, Linda Sterrett, Director and Glenda Wattenberger; center, Anne Rice, Kathy Tant, Lonney McDonald, Margie Hendry, Sharon Schickedantz and Terry Kinton Mayhew; back, Liza Lawrence, Brett McDonald, Steve Holcomb, Theresa Ramsey, Laura Mowell, Evie Miller, Frank Rule and Mark Schickedantz. Not pictured: Sheila Gregory, Linda Holcomb, Aimee Johnson and Ron Mayhew.

Brasstown Ringers features handbells, vocals and carols

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Lonney McDonald Guest Writer   To kick-off the 2025 holiday season, Brasstown Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, invites you to their annual concert, “Christmastime!” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at First United Methodist Church, Franklin, N.C., 66 Harrison Avenue.

Experience the holiday events at the folk school

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Verna Townson Guest Writer   Join us Monday-Saturday, Dec. 8-13 for Holiday in the Mountains Week at the Folk School. Throughout the week, experience a traditional ensemble of events and historical presentations in the Keith House Community Room.
One stage, endless possibilities. From comedy to concerts, we love making magic happen at The Peacock.

One stage, endless possibilities. From comedy to concerts, we love making magic happen at The Peacock.

How does a season at the Peacock come together

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Ashley Elver Guest Writer   Ever wonder how a season at the Peacock Performing Arts Center comes together? It’s a massive puzzle of finding the right plays, booking dynamic concerts and making all the dates align.