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Early registration offered at Tri-County CC for fall Early registration for the fall semester is happening now through August 3 at Tri-County Community College. Current and prospective students can get a head start on the fall semester and avoid the August rush by registering for classes now. More ... Art Center has July classes Fun, Fast & Furious Acrylics Thursdays, July 12 - August 9 6 - 8:30 p.m. Inst: Rosemary Harris Paint even if you can't draw! Learn to paint what you see, not what you think you see. Bring your own pictures or photos. Students will learn color theory, composition, perspective, etc. and comple... More ... TCCC has OSHA training Tri-County Community College will be holding three 10-hour OSHA training classes this summer. Preventing Disease Transmission will be held July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is designed to briefly cover the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 standard, on job exposure to blood borne pathogens, pr... More ...
by Harrison Keely How did the Pathway program get started? This is our sixth year. There was grant money available for afterschool and summer programs. Our whole western region (seven counties) applied for it and got it. That's how we initially funded this program. There was other federal money available that had t... More ... County, school to purchase generator for Internet HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer Clay County has yet to suffer any major attack or devastation, but commissioners feel the need to be prepared just in case. Technology commissioners concluded "would keep us in contact with the outside world" if such a tragedy did occur, is one step closer to being on our doorstep. More ... Clay commissioners commend, consider county conservation conversation, collaboration HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer Clay County Commissioner Harry Jarrett asked Southwestern Commission Executive Director Bill Gibson to arrange a meeting of local leaders from Macon, Clay, Jackson, Swain, Haywood and Cherokee counties to attend a regional planning workshop in Franklin two weeks ago. More ... Commissioners reappoint Jordan, Penland to boards HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer Clay County commissioners assembled for a meeting Thursday, July 5 in town hall. After approving all minutes from previous meetings, County Manager Paul Leek said that copies were available to the public at the Registrar of Deeds. More ...
The Sound of Music opens at the Peacock Playhouse on July 19th. Audiences will be in for a delightful evening of lovely music sung by good singers. Two of these fine singers are Desiree Lulay, who plays Maria, and Brian Barrentine, who plays Capt. Von Trapp... More ...
Children in Clay County's Pathways program recently made a contribution to the school system through community service. More ... YHC Homecoming set for July 26-28 Young Harris College is proud to announce that Homecoming 2007 will take place July 26 - 28. YHC's annual alumni reunion weekend is a great opportunity to revisit the campus, remember wonderful memories and reconnect with fellow alumni of the college. More ...
The United Way of Cherokee and Clay counties recently distributed $5,750 to fivelocal non-profit human service agencies in Clay County. The fiveagencies are: Clay County Food Pantry, the Meals on Wheels Program of the Clay County Senior Center, Hayesville Hands of Hope, REACH of Clay County and Sp... More ... Tri-State Horse College August 9-10 sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension Do you own a horse or would like to? If so, come and learn about the care and management of these magnificentanimals! There's something for everyone, from those who have never owned a horse to those that have worked with them all their lives. You will learn how to get started in choosing the right... More ...
FRANK BRADLEY Sentinel Publisher Fifty years is a long time. Memories fade, hair turns grey, wrinkles multiply. The most notable thing that can be said about half-century high school class reunions is they're not too noisy. Folks sit, whisper, move slowly. The Hayesville High School Class of 1957 was no exception. More ... IN COMING The latest arrivals from Moss Memorial Library Fiction: • "Bingo Queens of Paradise" by June Park is a debut novel that blends powerful comic voice with a poignant tale of a woman who longs to escape her life and follow her dreams. • "Ruby River" by Lynn Pruett is a touching, uplifting story set in Alabama in the manner of Lee S... More ...
GEORGE OWEN Contributing Writer Are you seeking a hike that offers one of the best vistas in the Southern Appalachians for modest physical effort? Then the trip to the summit of Siler Bald near Franklin in southwestern North Carolina may be just the ticket for you. More ... Library presents encore showing of movie Thursday Murphy Public Library is showing an encore presentation of the movie that asks what would happen if a poor black girl from South L.A. tried out for the National Spelling Bee. The library will show it at 6 p.m. More ...
Murphy Rotary Club President Gene Farley presented several awards to Murphy Rotarians for their work over the last year. The most prestigious award was voted on by all Murphy Rotarians and is the Rotarian of the Year award. More ...
Industrial Opportunities, Inc. would like to extend a special thank you to the following businesses whose contributions helped raise funds for a summer luau for our employees. More ...
By Dwight Otwell Editor Congressman Heath Shular wants to know what people from Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties think about legislation before Congress. The 11th District congressman christened his new office on July 3 at the Cherokee County Courthouse. The office will serve people from Cherokee, Clay and Graham coun... More ...
By Anna Mitchell Staff Writer How often do you drive to the grocery store, or the pharmacy, or a relative's house without thinking twice? If you are like most of us, then probably a lot. While most of us take for granted the luxury of driving, many residents of Cherokee County have a difficult time getting from place to pla... More ... July Art classes Fun, Fast & Furious Acrylics Thursdays, July 12 -August 9 6:00 - 8:30 Inst: Rosemary Harris Paint even if you can't draw! Learn to paint what you see, not what you think you see. Bring your own pictures or photos. Students will learn color theory, composition, perspective, etc. and complete ... More ...
By Anna Mitchell Staff Writer Saturday June 30th marked the grand opening of The Infinity Salon and Spa in Murphy. At it's 308 Hill Street location the salon and spa showcased their products as well as their newly renovated building. The building which has been a part of Murphy for 63 years has been completely redone. More ... Get more bang for your buck at the Georgia Mountain Fair The Georgia Mountain Fair - 12 days of carnival rides, awesome musical acts throughout, unique attractions at every turn. It's hard not to want to attend every fun-filled day, but with rising gas prices, family travel has not been as affordable as summers past. More ... Tribe calls for increased access to investor education While per capita income given to the minors of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) can provide great opportunities, the money also can create a host of new problems. Due to the difficulties that arise when per capita funds are distributed, tribal leaders have been examining ways to offer finan... More ...
DWIGHT OTWELL/Sentinel photo Fireworks light up the sky on July 3 at Bear Paw. Fireworks were also held in Murphy and Andrews on the evening of July 4. More ...
Today is set aside to celebrate what makes ERA great - its people. Those salespeople who never quit, who never cease to raise the bar, who tirelessly press onward to reach higher heights. You are the ERA Stars in the News! Thanks to everyone for all their dedication, work and contributions for ... More ... |
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