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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This “Present of Freedom” float by O.L.I. Home Solutions was the parade winner in the Sky Valley Independence Day grand parade on Friday, July 3. The day was filled with fun, food and a fireworks show.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This “Present of Freedom” float by O.L.I. Home Solutions was the parade winner in the Sky Valley Independence Day grand parade on Friday, July 3. The day was filled with fun, food and a fireworks show.

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‘Highest and Coolest City’ honors America

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sky Valley was decorated in red, white and blue on Friday, July 3, as the city celebrated its annual Independence Day event in patriotic style with the rubber duck race for the fastest duck in Sky Valley, grand parade, Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund BBQ, kids’ games, food trucks, Property Owner’s...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many patriotic images were shown during the July 1 drone show at the Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration at Clayton City Hall. The company, Starstruck Drone Shows, put on Clayton’s drone show.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many patriotic images were shown during the July 1 drone show at the Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration at Clayton City Hall. The company, Starstruck Drone Shows, put on Clayton’s drone show.

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‘Stars Over Clayton’ celebrates USA B-Day

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The City of Clayton held its inaugural Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration that featured 200 drones making colorful arranged displays on Wednesday, July 1. The patriotic-themed show was hosted by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA) and the City of Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. David and Linda Braddock from South Carolina have been patrons of the Dillard House since 1971. They enjoy a relaxing time by the fire pit in the OakLawn on Saturday, July 4.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. David and Linda Braddock from South Carolina have been patrons of the Dillard House since 1971. They enjoy a relaxing time by the fire pit in the OakLawn on Saturday, July 4.

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Traditions continue at Dillard House

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dillard House: A Mountain Farm Resort celebrated Independence Day weekend with many family-friendly patriotic activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The Independence Day menu included BBQ ribs, smoked pulled pork, smoked chicken thighs and fried chicken.

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Property Stewards of Highlands holds grand opening

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Property Stewards of Highlands (also representing Sky Valley), held a Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Event on Tuesday, June 30, at 4 p.m. at the Highlands Community Building located at 869 N. Fourth Street in Highlands, N.C.

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Local ‘Wellness Day’ draws hundreds to support health

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The first-ever “Rabun Strong: Youth and Family Wellness Day” was June 27. Unite RABUN (www.uniterabun.org) was the sponsor with more than 220 parents and children attending. Other participants included Women Of Worth, F.A.I.T.H.

Rabun County to conduct training exercise July 16 at elementary school

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rabun County Schools, in partnership with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Rabun County Fire/EMS, Rabun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and other local and state public safety partners, will conduct a training exercise on Thursday, July 16, at Rabun County Elementary School.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley.

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Sky Valley acreage lists at $18.5 million

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Over 573 acres are up for sale at 696 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley, with an $18.5 million price tag, according to a July 5 listing by Poss Realty. The posting for 573.

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Clayton launches inaugural LEADS leadership program

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
For the first time in its rich history, the City of Clayton is offering Clayton LEADS, a community leadership development program designed to educate, connect and inspire current and emerging leaders who are committed to the future of the City of Clayton.