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Traffic stop yields 28 grams of meth

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Milltown – The ongoing war-on-drugs by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office chalked up another victory for the good guys Sunday night.

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The Thompson’s Company Recalls Aerosol Waterproofing Wood and Masonry Protectors Due to Fire Hazard

News Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Name of product: Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Protector and Masonry Protector in Aerosol Cans Hazard: The contents of the cans can react with the package, causing rust to form along the can seam, which could spread to other areas of the can and create pinhole leaks.

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Governor Cooper Announces Finish Line Grants Program Has Awarded More Than 3,000 Grants Totaling Over $2 Million to Community College Students

News Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the Finish Line Grants program has issued more than 3,000 grants and $2 million since the program was announced in July 2018.

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Invitation to Dolly Parton’s Birthday

Lorrie Ross - staff writer

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Happy Birthday to Dolly Parton, whose 74th birthday will be celebrated right here in Clay County. From 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, the community is invited to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday Extravaganza at Ledford Chapel UMC.

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Gov. Cooper Urges Public to Pay Attention to Potential Cyberthreats

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper is urging the public to be vigilant of phishing emails, ransomware attacks and other cyberthreats, following recent world events. This message comes following a warning Saturday by the U.S.

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Mountain Lions eclipse century mark in 102-95 win over Clayton State

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2020

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Brian Harper scored 27 points to lead six players in double figures as the Young Harris College men's basketball team defeated Clayton State University 102-95 in a Peach Belt Conference contest Wednesday (Jan. 8) evening at the YHC Basketball Arena.

(Photo from catamountsports.com) Matt Rhule served as an assistant under former head coach Kent Briggs from 2002-05

Former WCU Football Assistant Named Head Coach of Carolina Panthers

News Staff

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Cullowhee, N.C. – Former Western Carolina assistant coach Matt Rhule (2002-05) has been dubbed the next head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, it was officially announced Tuesday afternoon.

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Purely Elizabeth Recalls Pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola

News Staff

Monday, January 6, 2020

Purely Elizabeth is initiating a voluntary recall of their Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola due to a mislabeling error that has resulted in an undeclared allergen (walnuts) being present.

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Bass Pro Recalls MR. STEAK™ Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Recall Summary Name of Product: MR. STEAK four and five burner gas patio grills Hazard: The gas regulator hose with attached fuel gauge can melt if it comes in contact with the bottom of the grill's firebox, posing a fire hazard.

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Former Catamount Ian Berryman Signs Futures Contract with New York Jets

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina’s all-time leading punter Ian Berryman closed out the 2019 calendar year by signing a reserve/future contract with the NFL’s New York Jets. Berryman was among nine signed by the organization on Monday, Dec.