MURPHY, N.C. — The Town of Murphy is inviting families to enjoy a free outdoor movie during its Halloween BOO-vie Night on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Konehete Veterans Park and will feature a showing of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation . Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, and chairs for the outdoor screening. Food trucks and concessions will be available, and a kids’ costume party will be held before the movie

Clay County Sheriff Mark Buchanan Press Release On 08/02/24 at around 3:45 PM Clay County Sheriff’s Officer Shane Mull met the mother of a 45-year-old man at the Sheriff’s Office. The mother reported that she was afraid of her son who lived with her near Hayesville. The mother said that during the previous night her son kept them up yelling, cursing, and screaming. The mother also said her son had busted out a door frame during this night. The mother had a valid magistrate su

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Clay County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Cook Off and Anything Pumpkin Competition on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. on the Hayesville Town Square. Admission to the event is $6, and only 250 tickets will be available at the gate. The evening will feature judged competitions with cash prizes and People’s Choice Awards. Participants can register for the chili cook off or pumpkin competition online at claychambernc.com  or by calling the Cha

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. —  With fall approaching and leaves beginning to drop, Union County Fire and Rescue is reminding residents to use caution when burning yard debris to prevent accidental wildfires. Officials said outdoor burning of hand-piled leaves and other natural yard waste is permitted, but property owners must follow the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) outdoor burning safety standards. While most small burns are controlled, the department warned that some can spread

MURPHY, N.C.  — Cherokee County officials say a quick response from detention and medical staff likely saved an inmate’s life following a suspected fentanyl overdose at the Cherokee County Detention Center on the evening of Oct. 11. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a female inmate became unresponsive around 6:06 p.m., prompting Cherokee County EMS to respond. Before paramedics arrived, detention officers administered multiple doses of NARCAN and performed chest compressions

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Christian Reagan announced Tuesday he will not seek a congressional seat in 2026, instead throwing his support behind incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards. In a press release, Reagan praised Edwards for his “100% support for Trump’s agenda” and his staff’s tireless efforts in hurricane relief. “As a result, I have chosen to stand with him in support and extend my hand in friendship,” Reagan stated. The decision reflects a shift in Reagan’s political strategy, optin

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Blairsville Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Meeks Park. The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, games, a costume contest, food trucks, and other fall-themed activities. Admission is free. Local businesses and vendors are invited to participate at no cost. Those interested can contact Rachel at Rachel@BlairsvilleChamber.com . For more information, visi

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Teens are invited to a movie event at the Moss Memorial Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The event, scheduled at 26 Anderson St., Hayesville, will run for two hours and is open to the public. Teens ages 11 to 18 can vote on the movie when they arrive and enjoy the screening with friends. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring their favorite candy. For more information, contact Bridget Wilson at 828-837-2025 or bwilson@nanta

Coach McClure with his granddaughter Kylynn Taylor at the induction ceremony. HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Former Hayesville High School girls’ basketball coach Darryl McClure was inducted Sunday, Oct. 12, into the Western North Carolina Hall of Fame, honoring a career that built one of the region’s most remarkable dynasties. McClure led the Yellow Jackets to six consecutive 1-A state championships from 1988 to 1993, a run that cemented his teams among the most dominant in North Carol

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Board of Education has earned Exemplary School Board Status  from the Georgia School Boards Association, the highest level of recognition awarded to school boards in the state. The designation reflects months of work and a strong commitment to effective governance and educational excellence. To qualify, boards must meet rigorous requirements across nine categories: strategic planning, the Georgia Vision for Public Education, governance team

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Press Release Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership...