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π± How much Helene recovery money is coming to Hayesville?
And check out Hiwassee Dam at Hayesville on the Hayesville Patch calendar

Good morning to you Hayesville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How much Helene recovery money is coming to Hayesville?
Also on today's calendar: Don't Bite Your Tongue / Mind the Drive / Eyecandy and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 33.
- Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Gov. Stein announces $50M in grants for Helene recovery in North Carolina (wlos.com) β Hayesville is set to receive over $2.18 million for a new Clay County Emergency Management Complex as part of nearly $50 million in state grants for Hurricane Helene recovery. Governor Josh Steinβs program is funding repairs and infrastructure projects across Western North Carolina, with Hayesvilleβs facility aimed at strengthening local emergency response and resilience.
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πΈ Around Hayesville
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π Upcoming Events in Hayesville
β Featured events β
- Hiwassee Dam at Hayesville
205 Yellow Jacket Dr, Hayesville
9:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Don't Bite Your Tongue / Mind the Drive / Eyecandy
Elf School of the Arts , 982 Elf School Rd , Hayesville
7:00 pm - Curtis & Kim Jones Mountain Gypsy Music
Laughing Dogs Brewing , 516 Tusquittee St , Hayesville
12:30 pm - Matt's Ministry Village Day
123 Wj Cabe Rd , Hayesville
2:15 pm
Wednesday December 17
Sunday December 21
Saturday December 27
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π Events Nearby
- Schoolhouse Fiber Friends
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center , 121 School House Rd , Robbinsville
3:00 pm - Game Nights @ Fairy Cross Bottle Shop
Fairycross Bottle Shop , 33 Peachtree St , Murphy
5:00 pm - Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center , 121 School House Rd , Robbinsville
5:30 pm - Speed Dating Night at Mountain Vale Lodge (Ages 20β29)
Mountain Vale Lodge , 66 Tennessee St , Murphy
7:00 pm - Community Carving Night
Olive's Porch , 27 Peachtree St , Murphy
5:00 pm - How to Cacao
849 Connahetta St , Murphy
3:00 pm - Cherokee County offices closed in observance of Christmas
Cherokee County, NC Calendar Murphy, NC 28906 - Christmas Eve Alcathon
Penland Senior Center , 69 Alpine St , Murphy
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Light Still Finds You
By William Neasbitt There is hope for the lost and the weary tonight, For the hearts sitting quietly just out of the light. For the ones who feel⦠(Nextdoor Myers Chapel) - This is how I started my day.
I donβt know if he wanted to play a game of pool or just visit. He was very persistent. Donβt you love this mountain area? Reminds you there is soβ¦ (Nextdoor West Hayesville)
- Huddle House, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Cook in Hayesville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager Part Time/Full Time in Hayesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hayesville here.
π Nearby News
Murphy
- 10 Rain Pictures That Will Make You Love April Showers (birdsandblooms.com)
- Tarboro wins 11th state championship, Kinston drops high-scoring title match to Shelby (wcti12.com)
Franklin
- Winter Adventures in Franklin & Nantahala (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
- Saturday's basketball rewind: Independence outlasts New Hanover at Ish Smith Showcase (heraldonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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