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By Becky Long Publisher   Soon the stage will be set for the general election in November. Candidates who will be on the fall ballot will be determined after the primaries on Tuesday, March 3.  In the meantime early voting winds down…

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Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Hooray for Ray

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Gary Corsair

Sports Writer

 

Angel Owens • Photo Clay County Schools students and teachers are, front, from left, Will Jennings, Lily McClure, Zach Moral, Teacher Michelle Rhinehardt, Jadyn Kimber, Marleigh Lowe, Teacher Kayla Clonts, Jasmin Brooks, Madison Sullivan and Ava Moore. They were recognized during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. School board members are, back, from left, Danny Jones, Robert Caldwell, Chairman Jason Shook, Board Member Kelly Crawford, Superintendent Melissa Godfrey and Board Member Josh Ash

Angel Owens • Photo Clay County Schools students and teachers are, front, from left, Will Jennings, Lily McClure, Zach Moral, Teacher Michelle Rhinehardt, Jadyn Kimber, Marleigh Lowe, Teacher Kayla Clonts, Jasmin Brooks, Madison Sullivan and Ava Moore. They were recognized during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. School board members are, back, from left, Danny Jones, Robert Caldwell, Chairman Jason Shook, Board Member Kelly Crawford, Superintendent Melissa Godfrey and Board Member Josh Ash

Board of Education recognizes athletes and certified students

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Marcia Barnes

 Staff Writer

 

Board of Commissioners agenda for March 5

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Clay County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Thursday, March 5 in the multi-purpose room at the Clay County Government Center, 261 Courthouse Drive.

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Sports

Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Hooray for Ray

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Gary Corsair

Sports Writer

 

Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout, No. 3, hits the floor in an attempt to save the ball for Hayesville.

Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout, No. 3, hits the floor in an attempt to save the ball for Hayesville.

Lady Jackets host playoff game

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Gary Corsair

Sports Writer

 

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Overview of Election Day voting

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026

According to the N.C. Board of Elections, on Election Days, registered voters in North Carolina may vote at their assigned polling place.

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Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Photo provided by Hayesville High School Hayesville's first wrestling State Champion Rayland Martinez greets supporters who gathered along Yellow Jacket Drive to celebrate his gold medal in the 285 pound class.

Hooray for Ray

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Gary Corsair

Sports Writer

 

Angel Owens • Photo Clay County Schools students and teachers are, front, from left, Will Jennings, Lily McClure, Zach Moral, Teacher Michelle Rhinehardt, Jadyn Kimber, Marleigh Lowe, Teacher Kayla Clonts, Jasmin Brooks, Madison Sullivan and Ava Moore. They were recognized during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. School board members are, back, from left, Danny Jones, Robert Caldwell, Chairman Jason Shook, Board Member Kelly Crawford, Superintendent Melissa Godfrey and Board Member Josh Ash

Angel Owens • Photo Clay County Schools students and teachers are, front, from left, Will Jennings, Lily McClure, Zach Moral, Teacher Michelle Rhinehardt, Jadyn Kimber, Marleigh Lowe, Teacher Kayla Clonts, Jasmin Brooks, Madison Sullivan and Ava Moore. They were recognized during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. School board members are, back, from left, Danny Jones, Robert Caldwell, Chairman Jason Shook, Board Member Kelly Crawford, Superintendent Melissa Godfrey and Board Member Josh Ash

Board of Education recognizes athletes and certified students

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Marcia Barnes

 Staff Writer

 

Board of Commissioners agenda for March 5

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Clay County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Thursday, March 5 in the multi-purpose room at the Clay County Government Center, 261 Courthouse Drive.