YOUNG HARRIS - According to WJRB in Young Harris, Towns County Chief Deputy Gene Moss has officially retired after 47 years in law enforcement, saying this time it’s for good. Moss quietly submitted his resignation Wednesday, days after Superior Court Judge Joy Parks appointed Anthony Coleman, a retired Georgia State Patrol lieutenant, as interim sheriff following the suspension of Sheriff Ken Henderson. A Hayesville High School graduate, Moss previously served more than 30

Bryson City, N.C. —  The Murphy Bulldogs waltzed into Bryson City on Friday night with five straight wins — and they left with six. In a dominating performance that has become a familiar sight this season, Murphy shut out the Swain County Maroon Devils 28-0 to close out the regular season and clinch yet another Smoky Mountain Conference championship. From the opening whistle, the Bulldogs looked every bit the powerhouse that’s rolled through the SMC for years. Murphy’s defens

ANDREWS — The road continues to be a rough one for the Andrews Wildcats. On Friday night, they made the short trip to Hayesville hoping to turn their luck around, but instead found themselves on the wrong end of a 55-14 rout at the hands of the Yellow Jackets. The loss marked Andrews’ ninth straight road defeat dating back to last season, dropping the Wildcats to 1-9 overall. Things got out of hand early, as Hayesville exploded for 41 first-half points, leaving Andrews in a

HAYESVILLE, N.C. —  After suffering a lopsided loss to Murphy last week, the Hayesville Yellow Jackets came out determined to flip the script Friday night — and they did just that. Behind a punishing ground game, Hayesville cruised to a 55-14 victory over Smoky Mountain Conference rival Andrews at home. The 41-point margin marked the Yellow Jackets’ largest win of the season, improving their record to 6-4 overall. Senior running back Tre Graves led the charge with a monster p

Every year around this time, the same debate pops up in Christian circles: Should families celebrate Halloween? Is it harmless fun—or are we letting darkness creep into our homes one candy bar at a time? As a 30-year-old Christian mom raising two little ones who light up at the sight of pumpkins and superheroes, I’ve wrestled with this question myself. The truth is, I don’t want to glorify anything evil, but I also don’t want my kids to grow up thinking they have to fear a ho

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Indians gave their fans plenty to cheer about Thursday night as they capped off the 2025 season in commanding fashion, shutting out the Rock Springs Christian Academy Eagles 38-0 on Senior Night. The win marked Towns County’s fourth straight victory, pushing their final record to an impressive 7-3. The 38-point margin wasn’t just a statement — it set served as the perfect sendoff for their seniors under the lights of Frank McClure Stadium. F

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — With the federal government shutdown raising concerns about possible delays in assistance programs, several organizations across Clay County are making sure local families still have food on the table. The Clay County Food Pantry on Hinton Center Road continues to serve residents every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. The pantry is open to Clay County residents and TEFAP recipients. For more details, call 828-389-1657. In Brasstown

Clay County Sheriff's Office Press Release On 10/25/25 at 2:17 PM a resident of Chatuge Village Circle traveled to a community dock to check on the whereabouts of his part time neighbor, Lewis Preston Stallings 69 years of age from Tallahassee, Florida. The neighbor had seen Stallings’ golf cart parked at the dock since the previous day. During the previous night around 8:00 PM, the neighbor had seen a boat arrive to the dock and believed it to have been Stallings arriving ba

HAYESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2025)  — Hayesville High School’s junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams presented a donation Tuesday to local resident Teresa Moss Lockaby, showing their support in her fight against breast cancer. The funds were raised during the teams’ recent Pink Out Night  game against Robbinsville, an annual event that promotes breast cancer awareness. Players, coaches and fans wore pink and contributed through donations and other activities during the ma

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release On October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violations and failure to maintain lane in the Murphy area of Cherokee County, North Carolina. During the course of the stop, the driver, identified as Darren Ray Carter, denied consent for a search of the vehicle. A K-9 unit responded to the traffic stop and K-9 “Epic,” was dep

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Towns County residents are left with immediate uncertainty over local law enforcement and longer-term questions about oversight and public trust after Sheriff Kenneth “Ken” Henderson was suspended by the governor, indicted by a grand jury and booked on multiple charges stemming from a December 2024 confrontation at a shooting scene. Gov. Brian Kemp ordered a 60-day suspension of Henderson earlier this month while state authorities investigated the episode. Th

CASHIERS, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs secured the Smoky Mountain Conference championship Tuesday afternoon with a 2-1 road win over Blue Ridge Early College. Murphy improved to 13-3-1 overall and 12-1 in conference play, capping an impressive regular season that saw the Bulldogs outscore opponents 60-9. The victory not only locked up the conference crown but also extended Murphy’s dominance on the road, where the team now holds a 6-1 record. Blue Ridge Early College (7-7-1, 6-

The word submission  has become something of a dirty word in today’s world. Say it in the wrong crowd, and you’ll get eye rolls, scoffs, or maybe even a lecture about how women have “moved past that.” But as a Christian woman who believes in the authority of Scripture, I’ve come to understand that Biblical submission is not about inferiority or oppression — it’s about love, trust, and reflecting the relationship between Christ and His Church. Ephesians 5:22-24 tells us, “Wive

There’s an old saying in the church: “Where two or three are gathered, there will be four opinions.” Anyone who has spent much time among believers knows how true that can be. Healthy discussion and thoughtful theological debate have always been part of our faith heritage. After all, iron sharpens iron. But lately, I’ve noticed that too often our sharpening leaves sparks that burn rather than refine. We seem to have forgotten that the goal of theology is not to win arguments

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.  — The Union County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $55,917 High Visibility Enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support efforts aimed at reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roads. The funding, provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will be used for equipment purchases and to offset the cost of salaries for deputies assigned to the program. The grant will run through September 2026. Ac

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Two Hayesville High School students are turning lessons from the classroom into real-world compassion. After learning about global refugee crises in their Global Studies class, juniors Callie Long and Layla Parker decided to take action. Using money from their part-time jobs, the students sent a supply box to a child-only refugee center to help with winter needs. The pair has committed to sending a new box each month for the rest of the school year, contin

Pictured are Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson, left, and Deputy Austin Bradburn. Both men were indicted by a Grand Jury on Monday, Oct. 27 in separate cases. HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff’s Office was rocked Monday as a grand jury indicted suspended Sheriff Ken Henderson on seven criminal counts, including multiple charges of violating his oath of office and false imprisonment. The charges stem from a December 2024 incident in which Henderson placed Hiawassee P

HIAWASSEE, Ga.  — The Towns County Recreation Department has been named the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) District 7 Agency of the Year, recognizing the department’s outstanding service and community impact. The award was presented last week at the GRPA District 7 Banquet, where Recreation Director Stuart Nichols, Assistant Director Will Banister, and Athletic Coordinator Chris Cannon accepted the honor from District 7 Chairman Kirk Franz. “This award is com

ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Morning Fog Coffee & Eats, located at 1219 Main St. in Andrews. The informal gathering invites community members to join their neighbors and local law enforcement officers for coffee and conversation. There is no set agenda or speeches — the event offers residents an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers who

Bryson City, N.C. — Hiwassee Dam sophomore Oscar Page  blazed through the course in 16 minutes, 59.1 seconds  to win the individual title at the NCHSAA 1A Western Regional Cross Country Championship  on Saturday in Bryson City. Page’s performance led the Eagles  to a fifth-place team finish  with 104 points , earning them a strong showing among the region’s top 1A programs. Andrews  claimed the team championship with 44 points, followed by Robbinsville (57)  and NCSSM-Morgant