White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO
White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO
White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO
WCHS seniors, from left, Addi Conner, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett and Brielle Black will try to the lead the team back to state. WCHS Volleyball Preview cover photo Jaxon Hattaway/Warrior TV
Matthew Cook said he didn’t disagree with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s remarks about the efficacy of the Flock camera system. “It’s a great tool, and he told you about the policies for how it’s supposed to be used. The problem is, ‘supposed to’ doesn’t always work,” Cook said, as townhall host Anita Anderson Spangler looked on. KEITH MURDEN/CNI
A dining room and kitchen is shown in one of the presidential penthouses, which are now long-term rentals at the Apple Mountain Golf Club and Resort, recently purchased by BQA 4 LLC. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO
By Carly Henderson When Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, White County resident Michael Foley volunteered to help.After more than 60 helicopter missions around Yancey County, North Carolina, Foley said the experience left him with a promise to make sure the people he met would…
Mikey Moreno is one of the linemen the Warriors will be leaning on this season. MARK TURNER/WCN
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsIt's almost time for some high school football and on Friday night, the White County Warriors will get in some final preseason work when they take on the Commerce Tigers in a scrimmage at 8 p.m. at historic Ray Lamb Stadium in Commerce Tigers.Despite being only 40…
WCHS seniors, from left, Addi Conner, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett and Brielle Black will try to the lead the team back to state. WCHS Volleyball Preview cover photo Jaxon Hattaway/Warrior TV
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsOver the past decade, the White County High School volleyball program has grown into one of the top athletic programs, not only at WCHS, but in Northeast Georgia.The school tipped off the program in 2014, playing a mixed schedule of varsity and junior varsity teams.…
Camp Director Jon Estes stands in front of the new playground built for the elementary school-age camp at Woodlands. ERBELE/WCN
By Linda Erbele Woodlands Christian Camp celebrated both its 30th year and 100,000th camper this summer.Camp Director Jon Estes said he still remembers walking to the mailbox all those years ago hoping for another camper application. That first week, they had 15 campers and only 50 for…
Photo submitted by Jerry Holland of Sautee Nacoochee.
Jerry Holland of Sautee Nacoochee took this photo of a shimmering Sky Lake on Oct. 20, 2022. He used a Nikon D5600 camera.Want to share a sweet slice of White County life? Submit your photos to editor@whitecountynews.net.
By Linda Erbele Truett McConnell University has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by its former president, Emir Caner, in White County Superior Court. The TMU motion states that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear Caner’s breach of contract claim because it is based on…
The Cleveland Municipal Complex at 55 Cantrell Road officially opened Monday, Aug. 10, bringing Cleveland City Hall and the Cleveland Police Department together under one roof. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
By Carly Henderson The Cleveland Municipal Complex officially opened Monday, Aug. 10, bringing Cleveland City Hall and the Cleveland Police Department together under one roof at 55 Cantrell Road.The move consolidates the city's municipal operations into one location, providing a central…
The White County Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on Soaring Therapy & Learning Center's new location at 88 Cemetery Street in Cleveland. PHOTOS BY DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
By Denise Etheridge One of Soaring Therapy & Learning Center's previous locations was a small white house behind the Burger King restaurant in Cleveland. Last week, the pediatric therapy center cut the ribbon on its new, spacious home at 88 Cemetery Street in Cleveland.The center's owners,…
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From Les Burril of Cleveland Never met Dick Magill. I have met Sheriff Kelley. Hard to believe, but I agree with both of them. With the following caveats and observations. Dick values our right to privacy and ability to move about this country without the government or any other entity…
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From Dick Magill of Sautee Nacoochee In keeping with this week's [July 30] paper, Flock cameras do help law enforcement.They help them stalk people. In the last month, at least six police officersin Georgia have been caught abusing the Flock system. The latest was a deputy in Habersham County,…
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From Tony McIntyre of Cleveland My two favorite times of the year are football season and Christmas.One is literally around the corner and the other is on the horizon – both came earlier than usual, thanks to the brazen anti-American language and message of the far, far left Democrat…
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Matthew Cook said he didn’t disagree with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s remarks about the efficacy of the Flock camera system. “It’s a great tool, and he told you about the policies for how it’s supposed to be used. The problem is, ‘supposed to’ doesn’t always work,” Cook said, as townhall host Anita Anderson Spangler looked on. KEITH MURDEN/CNI
A dining room and kitchen is shown in one of the presidential penthouses, which are now long-term rentals at the Apple Mountain Golf Club and Resort, recently purchased by BQA 4 LLC. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
WCHS seniors, from left, Addi Conner, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett and Brielle Black will try to the lead the team back to state. WCHS Volleyball Preview cover photo Jaxon Hattaway/Warrior TV
