THIS WEEK Poetry Workshop Meets at TCCC The Poetry Workshop with critique sessions sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West will meet Thursday, August 2, 2007, at Tri- County Community College, McSwain Building (conference room) Murphy, NC, More...

How did you get to be an award-winning songwriter? Song writing has been a hobby for a long time. I really got more into with Dave Peters. I started writing songs when I was in eighth or ninth grade. Fluffy little stuff, garageband kind of things. I didn't do a lot of writing again until I got... More...

Whenever Miss Virgie, my beloved mentor formerly of Pascagoula, Mississippi, now of Carson City, Nevada, learns I am dating a new guy, she is quick to pounce. "When's his birthday?" she asks with urgency. Normally, I reply, "Miss Virgie, I don't know. I also don't know his blood type or his cond... More...

Richard & Yvonne Hollingsworth sold 2.40 acres, Lot 12 in Hayesville Township to Timothy B. Phillips for $50,000 on July 23, 2007. Stephen P. & Marianne O. Hatchett sold 0.596 acres Segars Property in Hiawassee Township to Nathan L. & Angela R. Hughes for $30,000 on July 23, 2007. More...

Clay County nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 North Carolina Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This marks the 29th anniversary of the program that showcases North Carolina's most dedicated residents. Through the years, North Carolinians have proven their concern and compass... More...

H AYESVILLE - Amidst all of the noise and bustle of summer, a familiar voice is missing this year. For the past sixteen years, Buck Carney, Hayesville High School cross country and track coach, has spent countless summer afternoons preparing his runners for the season ahead. More...

CCRA member Debbie Foster works her magic selling 50/50 raffle tickets at CCRA's free summer concerts on the square. More...