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(Lorrie Ross• Clay County Progress) Daily pumpkin pie eating contests gather dozens of people to cheer on their favorite pie eaters. The competition sometimes gets fierce between siblings or friends eating pie side by side.

(Lorrie Ross• Clay County Progress) Daily pumpkin pie eating contests gather dozens of people to cheer on their favorite pie eaters. The competition sometimes gets fierce between siblings or friends eating pie side by side.

Pumpkins will fly next weekend

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, October 10, 2019
It may look like there’s been a pumpkin revolt several days from now. No revolt, but it will be the 11th annual Clay County Punkin Chunkin, a time when pumpkins really fly.
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Gov. Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Governor Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions across the state. “State boards and commissions make critical decisions about the lives of North Carolinians every day," Gov. Cooper said. "I appreciate these appointees for their service and helping our state move forward." Gov.
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress // Steins and Wine spokesperson Sandy Zimmerman said more than 500 tickets were sold for the 2018 event.

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress // Steins and Wine spokesperson Sandy Zimmerman said more than 500 tickets were sold for the 2018 event.

Steins & Wine Around the Square

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Colorful leaves and cooler temps offer the perfect ambiance for sipping a little liquid refreshment, especially if the setting is the historic courthouse square in downtown Hayesville.
N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

Davis out, Corbin in for state senate race in 2020

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 3, 2019
    Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep. Kevin Corbin will give up his House seat in a bid to take the vacant senate seat.
John Michael Gowder and Dr. James Lanier Heaton

John Michael Gowder and Dr. James Lanier Heaton

Ex-hospital leaders will be tried together

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Gainesville, Ga. – A federal judge denied a motion by the attorneys for former Union General CEO John Michael Gowder to separate himself from co-defendant Dr. James Lanier Heaton in their upcoming drug conspiracy trial.     The two will be tried together beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, in U.S.
Shawn Malone heads down the Ocoee River across the state line in Tennessee on a test run of the slalom course for the second annual Ocoee River Championships on Friday morning.

Shawn Malone heads down the Ocoee River across the state line in Tennessee on a test run of the slalom course for the second annual Ocoee River Championships on Friday morning.

Rollin' on the Ocoee a thrilling experience

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Copperhill, Tenn. – I’m from south central Pennsylvania, where the rough water you’ll experience on the river is a ripple of rapids that doesn’t even splash you.     So when I was invited to participate in the media run at the Ocoee River Championships on Sept.
Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Sneed, incumbents roll in Tribal elections

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 27, 2019
    Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.