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Mary Kerrie Davis hows off daughter Mary Margaret Davis. Mary Margaret lost her mother to vaping.

Mary Kerrie Davis hows off daughter Mary Margaret Davis. Mary Margaret lost her mother to vaping.

Vaping affects local family

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, October 31, 2019
“Breath is precious.” Two days before she died on Friday, Sept. 6, Mary Kerrie Davis repeated her husband’s words. According to the couple’s daughter, Mary Margaret Davis, the Blairsville woman had said she was quitting vaping and throwing away her e-cigarettes. Her husband, Dr.
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Trick of Treaters in luck

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Almost 600 million pounds of candy is purchased by Americans each year for Halloween. On average, American children will consume about three cups of sugar on Halloween. Yet, children of all ages love candy, as well as dressing in cool costumes.
(Submitted • Catamount Sports) Tyrie Adams runs away from defenders. Adams accounted for nearly 300 yards of offense and two touchdowns.

(Submitted • Catamount Sports) Tyrie Adams runs away from defenders. Adams accounted for nearly 300 yards of offense and two touchdowns.

Catamounts fall to Citadel

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
  Trailing by 25 points, Western Carolina rallied back to within two scores early in the second half at The Citadel on Saturday afternoon.
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Coyote sightings peak in October and November

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 17, 2019
  Raleigh — Hearing or seeing more coyotes these days? You’re not alone, say biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. According to them, it is common for North Carolinians to report seeing and hearing coyotes more often in October and November.
Janelle Warren, Maureen Ripper, Cynthia Gonzalez, Gayle Cowdin and Joanna Marren put the finishing touches on the "Quilts!" exhibit at the Murphy Art Center downtown.

Janelle Warren, Maureen Ripper, Cynthia Gonzalez, Gayle Cowdin and Joanna Marren put the finishing touches on the "Quilts!" exhibit at the Murphy Art Center downtown.

SCOUTING AROUND: MAC opens fiber art exhibit

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 17, 2019
    Murphy – The newest art exhibit wraps visitors in a traditional art form done in a more striking, colorful way.     "Quilts!," an exhibit of pieces made by members of the Southern Appalachian Modern Quilt Guild, opened in the Cultural Calendar Room of the Murphy Art Center on Friday.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) “Big Sexy” Brandon Overton proudly shows of his reward for winning the 16th Tarheel 50 at Tri County Racetrack.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) “Big Sexy” Brandon Overton proudly shows of his reward for winning the 16th Tarheel 50 at Tri County Racetrack.

Brandon Overton tames Tri County

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Brandon Overton added his name to the prestigious list of winners of the Tarheel 50 as he dominated the 53-lapper earning him $10,053 for the victory Friday, Oct. 11 at Tri County Racetrack in Brasstown.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) The pumpkin pie eating contests held at 2:30 p.m. each day are popular for all ages. Young and old are cheered on as they each eat their way through a pumpkin pie, covered with whipped cream.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) The pumpkin pie eating contests held at 2:30 p.m. each day are popular for all ages. Young and old are cheered on as they each eat their way through a pumpkin pie, covered with whipped cream.

Pumpkins will fly

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Cool weather should make for a great 11th annual Clay County Punkin Chunkin. If you have never seen a pumpkin fly, Punkin Chunkin is your chance.
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Volleyball Welcomes The Citadel, Wofford This Weekend

Guest Writer
Thursday, October 10, 2019
After playing its first four Southern Conference matches away from the friendly confines of the Ramsey Center, the Western Carolina volleyball team returns home this weekend to face The Citadel on Friday and Wofford on Saturday in a pair of 6 p.m. contests.