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Two Lightning-Caused House Fires Strike Clay County in Span of 20 Minutes

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Clay County Fire & Rescue crews battled two residential structure fires less than a half-hour apart Monday evening, both sparked by lightning strikes during severe weather. The first call came in about 7:45 p.m. for a house fire on Hogsed Drive in the Elf School Fire District. Arriving firefighters found heavy fire conditions and began a defensive attack aimed at protecting nearby vehicles and structures. The home was destroyed. Investigators determined a l

Two Lightning-Caused House Fires Strike Clay County in Span of 20 Minutes

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Four New Deputies

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Clay County Schools' Free Breakfast and Lunch to All Students Continues Under Federal Program

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrests in Investigation into Theft and Damage to Communication Lines

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Tri-County Racetrack Set for Biggest Race of the Season with Boosted Purses

Press Release Tri-County Racetrack, in Brasstown, is gearing up for its biggest race of the season on Saturday, Aug. 22, as local businesses step up with extra prize money, giving drivers the chance to compete for season-high top prizes. The action-packed night features a full slate of divisions, including Limited Late Models who will try to grab the checkered flag and $2,500. Also on the schedule are 602 Late Models, Hobby Sportsman, Street Stocks, Open Wheel Modifieds, Modi

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Gwinnett Stripers’ AJ Smith-Shawver Named International League Pitcher of the Week

Press Release LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Minor League Baseball today named Gwinnett Stripers’ right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver the International League Pitcher of the Week for August 10-16. Smith-Shawver made one start during the week, August 11 at Norfolk. In his fifth outing with the Stripers this season, he struck out a season-high seven batters over 5.1 scoreless, one-hit innings in a no-decision. Thanks to that start, he ranked among league pitching leaders for the week in

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No. 19 Georgia Women's Soccer holds off Minnesota rally for 1-1 draw

(Photo by UGA Photos) Georgia forward Emma Petterson maintains control while looking for her move for the Bulldogs. MINNEAPOLIS — No. 19 Georgia withstood a strong second-half surge from Minnesota to earn a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Fifth-year midfielder Sage Glover scored the Bulldogs’ first goal of the season on a first-half penalty kick, and graduate goalkeeper Jordan Brown made seven saves in her return from injury to help Georgia (0-0-2)

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Stripers’ 8-3 Lead Evaporates in 9-8 Walk-Off Loss in Norfolk

Press Release NORFOLK, Virginia – With help from a Brett Wisely three-run home run, the Gwinnett Stripers (22-23, 60-59) led 8-3 midway through the fourth inning on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. The Norfolk Tides (15-28, 43-75) scored the final six runs of the game, however, walking it off 9-8 in the ninth to win the series 4-2. Decisive Plays: The Stripers opened a 2-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI groundout from Wisely and RBI single from Kyle Farmer. Norfolk ans

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