Regional

Songwriters Showcase 42: ‘A night of musical brilliance’

By Sean Rice Guest Writer   Music enthusiasts and avid fans of storytelling through melodies are in for a treat at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15 as the Peacock Performing Arts Center in hosts the highly anticipated "Songwriters Showcase 42.

‘Grizzly & Grizzell and Friends’ in concert Saturday evening

Article Submitted   Brasstown Community Center welcomes back Grizzly & Grizzell and Friends for our Summer Concert Series  at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The founders of the band are Dan Adams, also called Grizzly Adams and Brad Grizzell - hence the name Grizzly & Grizzell.

Veterans who served overseas may be eligible for PACT Act benefits

The Veterans Administration wants you to apply for PACT Act benefits and care right now and reapply if you’ve been denied before. If you served overseas since 1955, there’s a good chance you’re eligible for benefits under the PACT Act. If you apply for PACT Act-related benefits by Wednesday, Aug.

Church Happenings

• Oak Forest Methodist Church will be having a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 21-22. Lots of goodies. Clothes this year. • Union Hill Cemetery Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the church on Burnt Schoolhouse Rd. For details call Eddie Burch (828) 389-3365.

Community Happenings

Announcements Email: news@claycountyprogress.com or call (828) 389-8431 before 5 p.m. Mondays. Government meetings • The Clay County ABC Board meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. • Food assistance • The Clay County Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lawsuit filed in Cherokee Co. SWAT case

By Randy Foster Cherokee Scout   Lawyers for a Bear Paw couple who were fired on as they tried to surrender unarmed to a SWAT unit in December have filed a lawsuit in federal court. The 195-page lawsuit was filed on June 20 in the Western District of North Carolina, Asheville Division, U.S.

Community Happenings

Announcements If your organization has resumed regular meetings or you have an event to include in the calendar, you must resubmit your information as we are launching an updated calendar. Email: news@claycountyprogress.com or call (828) 389-8431 before 5 p.m. Mondays.

Church Happenings

• Homecoming/Decoration Day at Old Union Baptist Church, Young Harris, Ga., beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday June 25. The Sampson Family will be guest singers.

Church Happenings

• Hayesville Church God, 72 Fort Hembree Rd., will be having a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. • Shady Grove Baptist Church, 2632 Old Highway 64 W., Hayesville,  will be having our annual yard sale, country breakfast and bake sale beginning at 8 a.m.

Community Happenings

Announcements If your organization has resumed regular meetings or you have an event to include in the calendar, you must resubmit your information as we are launching an updated calendar. Email: news@claycountyprogress.com or call (828) 389-8431 before 5 p.m. Mondays.