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Fire Quickly Contained at Rib Country Restaurant in Clay County
Hayesville, N.C. — A kitchen fire at Rib Country restaurant was swiftly extinguished by the establishment’s automatic suppression system...

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Aug 291 min read
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Young Harris Woman Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Husband’s Overdose and Vehicle Wreck in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff’s Offic e Press Release On 08/20/25 around 3:00 AM, Clay County Dispatch received a call from GARMIN that assistance...

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Aug 272 min read
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Hayesville Man Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges After Traffic Stop
HAYESVILLE, NC — A routine traffic stop in Clay County led to the arrest of a Franklin man on felony drug charges early on August 21,...

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Aug 271 min read
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Clay County Man Arrested for Sexual Battery on Minor
BRASSTOWN, N.C. — On August 15, 2025, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested 76-year-old Martin Andrew Cupp of Brasstown following a...

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Aug 271 min read
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Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing Clay County Juvenile in Wisconsin, Suspect in Custody
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A missing juvenile from Clay County, North Carolina, was safely located in Wisconsin on August 12, 2025, following a...

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Aug 271 min read
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Rural Paramedics Receive Water Rescue Training from Clay County Fire and Rescue
Photo from the Clay County Fire and Rescue Facebook page. CLAY COUNTY, N.C. — On Tuesday, members of the Clay County Fire and Rescue...

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Aug 271 min read
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Free Workshop Empowers Local Residents, Highlights New Public Safety Broadcast Plan for Clay County
HAYESVILLE, NC — From flash floods to fierce winds, natural disasters don’t wait for us to be ready, which is why Hinton Rural Life...

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Aug 261 min read
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Clay County School Board Meeting Highlights: Student Achievements and Staff Recognition
Photo from the Clay County Schools Facebook page. Clay County, NC – On Monday, August 25, 2025, the Clay County Board of Education held...

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Aug 261 min read
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The Show Will Go On After Postponement
Hayesville, NC Â - The CCCRA Summer Concert Series 2025 is set to delight music lovers with an exciting performance by Southern Vantage....

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Aug 251 min read
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North Carolina Enforces Strict School Bus Safety Laws
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. — Clay County Fire and Rescue is reminding drivers of North Carolina’s strict laws regarding stopped school buses to...

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Aug 251 min read
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Masonic Fishing Tournament to Benefit Children’s Home, Scholarship Fund
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The third annual Masonic Fishing Tournament, set for Saturday, Sept. 6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., will cast lines at...

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Aug 221 min read
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Hayesville High School HOSA Club Launches Mum Fundraiser
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club at Hayesville High School is hosting a mum fundraiser to...

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Aug 211 min read
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North Carolina Launches Ambitious Plan to Make Public Schools Best in Nation by 2030
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) unveiled a bold strategic...

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Aug 212 min read
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Firefighters Battle Kitchen Fire in Clay County Home
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Clay County Fire and Rescue contained a residential structure fire in the Fires Creek Fire District on Tuesday,...

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Aug 201 min read
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Hiker Rescued in Critical Condition After Medical Emergency in Clay County
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — A hiker was rescued from a remote area in Clay County, North Carolina, early Wednesday morning after experiencing a...

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Aug 201 min read
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Southern Vantage to Headline Hayesville Square Concert Friday Night
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Square will come alive this Friday night with the return of crowd favorite Southern Vantage, a North...

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Aug 191 min read
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Hayesville High School Announces Senior Portrait Sessions for 2025-2026 School Year
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville High School is preparing for the start of the 2025-2026 school year with senior portrait sessions...

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Aug 151 min read
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WNC Driving School to Offer 200-Question Exemption Test for Drivers Ed
MURPHY, N.C. — WNC Driving School will host a 200-question exemption test for Drivers Ed on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. at Murphy High...

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Aug 151 min read
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75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair Set to Begin in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The 75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair is set to kick off Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds,...

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Aug 131 min read
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Bradley To Speak To Republican Party
HAYESVILLE, NC - The Clay County Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 21st, at 6:30 PM, at the...

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Aug 131 min read
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