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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 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.

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.

Foster earns first place at tournament

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

By Becky Grindstaff Guest Writer Special Olympics of N.C. in Clay County concluded their fall sports season with competitions at the SONC Fall Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Lana Foster competed in individual skills, earning a 1st place Gold Medal in her division.

Based on federal funding SNAP benefits expected to resume

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

By Becky Long Publisher The story is fluid and seems to change daily, but for those looking for their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits there may be a glimmer of hope for millions including the 1,416 participants in Clay County. On Tuesday the N.C.

TVA • Photo The new River Forecast Center officially opened in September 2024 at the Tennessee Valley Authority Office Complex in downtown Knoxville. TVA staffs the center in real time 24/7.

River Forecast Center begins second year

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer The Tennessee Valley Authority officially opened its new River Forecast Center the week of Hurricane Helene. The center located at the TVA Knoxville Office Complex was finished the Sunday before the storm and put it to the test.

Tragedy strikes at Lake Chatuge

News Staff

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Staff Reports Preliminary reports suggested there was no foul play in the death of a local man who was found in Lake Chatuge on Oct. 25, according to Clay County Sheriff Mark Buchanan. The man was Lewis Preston Stallings, 69, from Tallahassee, Fla.

Towns County sheriff booked Tuesday

News Staff

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Staff Reports Enotah Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Joy Parks issued an arrest warrant for Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson who has turned himself in and bonded out.

Deceased woman found in Marble

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Staff Report On Sept. 26, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, responded to the Marble area of Cherokee County regarding a possible deceased female.