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Sept. 22 Church Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
• Eternal Praise will be singing at Upper Peachtree Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Pastor Derek Tilley and the church family invites everyone to attend. • Shiloh Baptist Church will be having Homecoming/Old Fashion Day beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18.
The initial trail crew, somewhere around 2007, from left, kneeling, Ron Scroggs; front,standing, Frank Mason; back,from left, Dan Goff, Bob Morrell, Joanna Padgett-Atkisson, Fred Lewis, J.C. Rangel and Pam Hayes Rangel.

The initial trail crew, somewhere around 2007, from left, kneeling, Ron Scroggs; front,standing, Frank Mason; back,from left, Dan Goff, Bob Morrell, Joanna Padgett-Atkisson, Fred Lewis, J.C. Rangel and Pam Hayes Rangel.

Jackrabbit Trails complete, but now what?

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
By Joanna Padgett-Atkisson Guest Writer   Bittersweet is probably a word that is overused, but I just can’t seem to think of another term to describe my emotions at present with the completion of the final trail at the Jackrabbit Mountain biking and hiking trails.

CHURCH HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
• Chatuge Hills Assembly of God Church will be having a Harvest Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at 440 Burnt Schoolhouse Rd. Fresh apples, baked goods, books, clothes, dishes, exercise equipment, furniture, housewares and small appliances will be available.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
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.
Abigail Hickman • Cherokee Scout Brody White and Bail agent Doobie White feel right at home outside the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

Abigail Hickman • Cherokee Scout Brody White and Bail agent Doobie White feel right at home outside the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

Doobie White: A bailbondsman’s life

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Abigail Hickman Cherokee Scout   The first thing, of course, is not to get arrested. However, for those finding themselves among the projected 1,800 arrests in Cherokee County for next year, it might be helpful to make an introduction to Doobie White, a local bail bondsman.

Impaired boating is impaired driving

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
Wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a nationwide campaign Saturday-Monday, July 2-4 called Operation Dry Water.
The Murphs, consisting of Austin Coleman, Katie Coleman and Cody Marlowe will be singing at 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Concert on the Square.

The Murphs, consisting of Austin Coleman, Katie Coleman and Cody Marlowe will be singing at 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Concert on the Square.

Murphs performing on the square

News Staff
Thursday, June 23, 2022
By Nicole Hedden Guest Writer   On Friday, June 24, The Murphs will host the second concert of the 2022 Summer Concert Series on the Hayesville town square. Food service begins at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.
From left, Law Enforcement Torch Run Athlete Ambassadors Robin Calloway, of Mecklenburg County, Sheriff Bobby Deese, Cameron Wilson, of Union County, and Junior Captain Cameron Adams participate in the Special Olympics. Deese was a torch bearer.

From left, Law Enforcement Torch Run Athlete Ambassadors Robin Calloway, of Mecklenburg County, Sheriff Bobby Deese, Cameron Wilson, of Union County, and Junior Captain Cameron Adams participate in the Special Olympics. Deese was a torch bearer.

Supporters of Special Olympics

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Staff Report   Sheriff Bobby Deese accomplished numerous things during his term as Clay County’s top lawman, but one of his proudest achievements has nothing to do with serving and protecting.