TCCC has Machining Technology Degree
      Tri-County Community College is proud to announce the addition of a Machining Technology degree to its curriculum. This two-year program AM leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machining Technology.
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Courthouse construction on track
By Frank Bradley
      The lights are scheduled to be turned on this week in the new Clay County courthouse building, according to county manager Paul Leek. In a report to the board on Thursday, Leek said work on the building is continuing with an expected completion in April or May of this year.
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Late registration going on at TCCC until Jan. 16
      Students can still register for Spring classes at Tri-County Community College through Tuesday, January 16 for a $5 late fee. Space is still available in many of TCCC's programs so you can take the next step towards your future.
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Sons of American Revolution launch Eagle Scout program
      The Blue Ridge Chapter ñ Sons of the American Revolution has launched the Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program in cooperation with the Daniel Boone Council, BSA announced William G. Clotworthy, Chapter president. "The young men who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout demonstrate they...
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council unveils grant funds
      T he deadline for applications is 5 p.m. January 16, 2007 and should be addressed to Mr. Jason Rhinehardt, Chair, JCPC, P.O. Box 1295, Hayesville, NC 28904.
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Cherokee Co. woman found guilty of sexually abusing 3-year-old child
By Dwight Otwell
      A jury took only about 30 minutes Monday to find a Cherokee County woman guilty of sexually abusing a three-year-old child. Superior Court Judge Ronald Payne sentenced Irene Rose McGrady to 210 to 261 months in prison, which means the 31- year-old woman will spend between 17.5 and 21.77 years behi...
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Lunch Hour weight loss, walking program offered
      Are you ready to get serious about shedding those extra pounds? Do you want to make 2007 the year to focus on your health, weight and fitness? If so, please join us. We will work together to learn the skills needed to loose weight and keep it off.
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ERA Carolina Mountain Homes agent of the month
      ERA Carolina Mountain Homes owner/broker Joan Posey congratulated Nancy Lane(at left) for her accomplishments in December for the selling agent of the month award. Michelle Spies(at right) received recognition for the listing agent of the month.
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