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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

Spruce Pine, N.C., rallies together to do what they can to help

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was completely devastated during Hurricane Helene as businesses and houses experienced destructive flooding and high-powered winds. Roads, bridges and railroad tracks collapsed and remain destroyed.
Debbie Martin/The Clayton Tribune. Hurricane Helene caused many downed trees resulting in power and communication outages county-wide in Rabun. This uprooted tree fell on Church Street in Clayton during the storm.

Debbie Martin/The Clayton Tribune. Hurricane Helene caused many downed trees resulting in power and communication outages county-wide in Rabun. This uprooted tree fell on Church Street in Clayton during the storm.

County-wide cleanup progressing following damage from hurricane

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Rabun County residents were met with widespread power and communication outages from downed power lines, fallen trees, significant levels of rainfall and even severe damage to property in some areas as the weather that came with Hurricane Helene hurdled through the community.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune.

Congratulating Royalty

Wade Cheek
Monday, October 7, 2024
Rabun County High School senior cheerleader Sayler Waldrip was named this year’s Homecoming Queen during halftime of Rabun County’s 50-14 win over Providence Christian Academy on Saturday, Sept. 28. She was escorted by her father Brandon Waldrip and joined by her mother Michelle Waldrip.
Submitted photo. The Rabun Entertainers as well as guests at the event dance to Italian-themed Harvest songs.

Submitted photo. The Rabun Entertainers as well as guests at the event dance to Italian-themed Harvest songs.

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Harvest Stomp 2024 at Stonewall Creek Vineyards

News Staff
Monday, October 7, 2024
The Harvest Season is in full swing at Stonewall Creek Vineyards and in celebration they hosted their 10th annual Harvest Stomp on Saturday, Sept. 21.