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(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) Then NC Governor Pat McCrory made a Sunday morning trip to Clay County to see the fires in person. The forestry department’s incident command personnel point out Shooting Creek firelines from a safe distance.

(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) Then NC Governor Pat McCrory made a Sunday morning trip to Clay County to see the fires in person. The forestry department’s incident command personnel point out Shooting Creek firelines from a safe distance.

Forest fires three years later

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Three years ago, at the end of 2016, the western North Carolina mountains had finally stopped smoldering. Until then, over a period of several weeks which began in late October, about two dozen forest fires had burned tens of thousands of acres.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Things get physical as Seth Leek tries to create space Thursday.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Things get physical as Seth Leek tries to create space Thursday.

HMS Yellow Jackets stumble

Travis Dockery
Friday, November 8, 2019
Hayesville Middle School boy’s basketball team hit the road Thursday, Nov.7 for their second game of the season. The Yellow Jackets survived a scare in their season-opener with a 3 point win over Andrews but could not defend the offensive attack of Hiwassee Dam/Ranger to improve their win-record.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown, left, and Jacob McClure seal off the lane in Hayesville’s season-opening win.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown, left, and Jacob McClure seal off the lane in Hayesville’s season-opening win.

Jackets hold on for victory

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Taylor McClure turns and drives to the basket against Andrews.  Basketball season got underway for Hayesville Middle School Monday, Nov. 4 when they hosted Andrews. After a thrilling four quarters of round ball, the Jackets were victorious 36-33.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Dalson Stanley takes to the air to avoid a possible late hit penalty.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Dalson Stanley takes to the air to avoid a possible late hit penalty.

Jackets too tough for Tigers

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 7, 2019
For the first time in 12 years the Hayesville Yellow Jacket varsity football team has seven victories. The latest win came Friday, Nov. 1 in Rosman against the Tigers. Hayesville scored early and often on their way to a dominating 35-10 victory.

Superintendent Cole is on the job

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 7, 2019
He has only officially been on the job since Friday, Nov. 1, but Clay County Schools Superintendent Dale Cole sat down for an interview Monday, Nov. 4. He shared his insights about being a school administrator and educator, as well as a coach.
(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) A Navy veteran of World War II, Hoke Henson of Peachtree, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2018 Veteran's Day ceremony and stood proudly with his wife after the solemn service. Hoke Henson was Navy Fire and Rescue. As they posed for the picture, Edith Henson smiled and said, "We have been married 71 years."

(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) A Navy veteran of World War II, Hoke Henson of Peachtree, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2018 Veteran's Day ceremony and stood proudly with his wife after the solemn service. Hoke Henson was Navy Fire and Rescue. As they posed for the picture, Edith Henson smiled and said, "We have been married 71 years."

Celebrate 100 Years of Veteran’s Day

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 7, 2019
One hundred years ago, on November 11, 1919, Veteran’s Day originated as Armistice Day, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The American Legion is also celebrating 100 years since it began in 1919.
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Candidate filing a month away

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Residents may be already feel like they’re suffering campaign fatigue, but in reality election season is just gearing up. Candidate filing opens at the Clay County Board of Elections office at 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 and continues until noon on Friday, Dec. 20.