Warne, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Warne is an unincorporated community
in the Brasstown Township of Clay County
, North Carolina
, United States
. In 2008, Clay County was the fourth least populated county in North Carolina, inhabited by approximately 10,389 people. Like most areas in the sunbelt, the region has added considerably to its population, an 18.4% increase since 2000. Warne is closer to the capitals of six other states (Georgia
, Alabama
, Tennessee
, South Carolina
, Kentucky
, and West Virginia
) than to Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina.
Warne's elevation is 1,736 feet (529 m). It has an area of 8.05 square miles (20.8 km²). Although it is unincorporated, it has a volunteer fire department and a post office
, with the ZIP code
of 28909.
(principally Georgia
, the Carolinas
and Eastern Tennessee
) They were one of the "Five Civilized Tribes
" because of their assimilation of European-American cultural and technological practices.
and General William Lee Davidson
presented a petition to the North Carolina House of Commons that said "petition of the inhabitants of that part of Burke County lying west of the Appalachian Mountains praying that a part of said county, and part of Rutherford County, be made into a separate and distinct county." Originally, the bill to create the county had the name Union, but was changed to Buncombe in honor of Col. Edward Buncombe
, a Revolutionary War hero from Tyrell County, North Carolina.
The Bill was ratified on January 14, 1792. The new county included most of Western North Carolina and was so large it was commonly referred to it as the "State of Buncombe." Approximately 1,000 people lived in the county.
In 1808, the western portion of Buncombe County was separated to form Haywood County. The bill, introduced by General Thomas Love became law on December 23, 1808 and was official in March 1809.
In 1838, Macon County was formed from the Western side of Haywood County. 11 years later, Macon formed Cherokee County.
In 1861, Part of Cherokee County formed Clay County, the last County, the area now known as Warne, to be in.
in the southwestern portion of the North Carolina
State, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA. and Knoxville, TN. The location in the Blue Ridge Mountains
of Appalachia
, has helped the community retain a rural character, surrounded by wildlife such as bear
, deer
, fox
and recently reintroduced elk
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, Warne has a total area of 8.05 square miles (20.8 km²) and is 15 minutes north of Brasstown Bald
, the tallest mountain in Georgia
at 4,784 feet above sea level.
, (Cfa) according to the Köppen classification, with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally cold winters by the standards of the southern United States.
July highs average 85 °F (29 °C) or above, and lows average 55 °F (12.8 °C). Infrequently, temperatures can even exceed 100 °F (38 °C). January is the coldest month, with an average high of 48 °F (9 °C), and low of 33 °F (.6 °C).
Like the rest of the southeastern U.S., Warne receives abundant rainfall, which is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year. Average annual rainfall is 55.9 inches (1,420 mm). Blizzards are rare but possible; one nicknamed the 1993 Storm of the Century hit the entire Eastern United States
in March, 1993.
Climate Data for Warne
Of the 227 occupied households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.
The community's population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 15 to 19, 14.5% from 20 to 34, 33.0% from 35 to 54, and 12.6% who were 55 to 64 and 16.3% aged 65 or over. The median age was 41.9 years.
98.3% of Warne residents are White and 1.4% are African American, .3% other. 3% of all residents are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
8.4% of Warne individuals are unemployed with 3.9% living below poverty. Median household income is $33,120.
, which offers weekly and weekend classes in traditional and contemporary crafts such as Basketry.
, is an annual New Year's celebration held at a local gas station called Clay's Corner, which celebrates every New Year's by dropping a live opossum in a plexiglass pyramid from the roof of the store. They also hold the annual Miss Possum Queen, have many snacks and beverages, and Bluegrass Music.
The Bi-annual Celebration of Flight Airshow, located at the Andrews-Murphy Airport, is a huge presentation of aircraft, both vintage and hi-tech. There are many vendors that sell food, drink, and other festivities.
Campus in Young Harris, Georgia
, and offers 30 shows a year. If the sky is clear, the Young Harris College Observatory is open immediately following planetarium shows. The observatory features a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
and is located about 1.5 miles from campus at Twiggs Overlook on the exit road leading from Brasstown Valley Resort.
There are several WhiteWater Rafting guides and tours in northeast Cherokee County
, Including Carolina Outfitters, Rafting America, and White Water.
, like much of the rest of the Southern United States
, is very predominant in Warne and the surrounding communities. Baptist
Christian faiths are well represented here. Some local Churches are Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Shady Grove Church and Copperhill Church.
, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of the Chattahoochee National Forest, 5.5 miles (8.8 km) west of Chatuge Lake, 11.8 miles (19 km) north east of Nottely Lake, and approximately 15 miles (24.1 km) west of the Appalachian Trail
, a 2,178 mile (3,505 km) long hiking trail that runs from Georgia
to New York.
.
, murder
, assault
and robbery
. Warne also scored a property crime
risk of 45, which reflects the combined risks of burglary
, larceny
and motor vehicle theft
. Both scores are compared to a national average of 100.
and Hayesville High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
. Test scores are unfailingly in the top 10% of all North Carolina Schools.
Hayesville Elementary School
covers grades K-4 and has an enrollment of 450 students. It has been rated Exemplary every year since the ABC's began.
Hayesville Middle School
covers grades 5-8 with an enrollment of approximately 400 students. It has been classified as either a School of Distinction or School of Excellence every year since the ABC's began.
Hayesville High School
covers grades 9-12 with an enrollment of approximately 400. It has the best SAT scores of any school in the area.
Warne is also in close proximity to several schools and colleges including Young Harris College
, in Young Harris, Georgia
, Tri-County Community College
in Peachtree, North Carolina, John C. Campbell Folk School
in Brasstown, North Carolina, and Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center near Blairsville, Georgia
.
Local Television channels include W50AB (Channel 50) based in Hiawassee, Georgia
, W42AT (Channel 42) based in Hayesville, North Carolina
and W31AN (Channel 31) Based in Murphy, North Carolina
Warne is served by 11 local radio stations. WCVP-AM (600), WCNG-FM (102.7), and WKRK-AM (1320) are based in Murphy, North Carolina. WACF-FM (95.1) and WYHG-AM (770) are based in Young Harris, GA. WCVP-FM
(95.9) in Robbinsville, WGHC-AM (1400) in Clayton, Georgia and WFSC-AM (1050), WPFJ-AM (1480), WFQS-FM (91.3), and WNCC-FM
(96.7) based in Franklin, North Carolina
The most important newspaper in Clay County is the Clay County Progress
which, in addition to Clay County, covers Cherokee County, North Carolina and Towns County, Georgia. Two other notable newspapers are the Cherokee Scout
and the Towns County Herald.
in Young Harris, Georgia.
Western Carolina Regional Airport , known locally as the Murphy Airport, Andrews Airport, or Murphy-Andrews Airport, is located approximately twenty miles (32 km) north of Warne between the cities of Andrews, North Carolina
and Murphy, North Carolina
.
Warne is also in close proximity to Blairsville Airport
. It lies approximately 16.8 miles (27 km) southwest of Warne, near Blairsville, Georgia
, sometimes referred as Duke Power. It has a total service territory covering 47000 square miles (121,729.4 km²) Half of its power generation for the Carolinas comes from its nuclear power plants
.
Natural Gas is supplied by Piedmont Gas, which services over 1 million customers in North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. In 2004 the company formed The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation and has since invested over 4 Million dollars in the various communities it serves.
Industrial and personal waste is landfilled.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the Brasstown Township of Clay County
Clay County, North Carolina
-Communities and Townships:Hayesville, with a 2000 population of 297, is the only incorporated town in the county, the county seat, and center of economic activity for Clay County...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 2008, Clay County was the fourth least populated county in North Carolina, inhabited by approximately 10,389 people. Like most areas in the sunbelt, the region has added considerably to its population, an 18.4% increase since 2000. Warne is closer to the capitals of six other states (Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, and West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
) than to Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina.
Warne's elevation is 1,736 feet (529 m). It has an area of 8.05 square miles (20.8 km²). Although it is unincorporated, it has a volunteer fire department and a post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
, with the ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
of 28909.
Indigenous Peoples
Before settlement, Clay County was home to the Cherokee Indians, who were a tribe of Native Americans that made their home in Southeastern United StatesSoutheastern United States
The Southeastern United States, colloquially referred to as the Southeast, is the eastern portion of the Southern United States. It is one of the most populous regions in the United States of America....
(principally Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, the Carolinas
The Carolinas
The Carolinas is a term used in the United States to refer collectively to the states of North and South Carolina. Together, the two states + have a population of 13,942,126. "Carolina" would be the fifth most populous state behind California, Texas, New York, and Florida...
and Eastern Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
) They were one of the "Five Civilized Tribes
Five Civilized Tribes
The Five Civilized Tribes were the five Native American nations—the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole—that were considered civilized by Anglo-European settlers during the colonial and early federal period because they adopted many of the colonists' customs and had generally good...
" because of their assimilation of European-American cultural and technological practices.
County Formation
In 1791, Colonel David VanceColonel David Vance
Colonel David Vance was born near Winchester, Virginia, circa 1745, the oldest son of Samuel Vance and descended from the DeVaux family in Normandy...
and General William Lee Davidson
William Lee Davidson
William Lee Davidson was a North Carolina militia general during the American Revolutionary War.-Origins and education:His father moved with his family to Rowan County, North Carolina, in 1750, and William, the youngest son, was educated at Queen's Museum in Charlotte.-Military Campaigns:Active...
presented a petition to the North Carolina House of Commons that said "petition of the inhabitants of that part of Burke County lying west of the Appalachian Mountains praying that a part of said county, and part of Rutherford County, be made into a separate and distinct county." Originally, the bill to create the county had the name Union, but was changed to Buncombe in honor of Col. Edward Buncombe
Edward Buncombe
Edward Buncombe was a plantation owner from the Province of North Carolina who served as a colonel in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. He is the namesake of Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
, a Revolutionary War hero from Tyrell County, North Carolina.
The Bill was ratified on January 14, 1792. The new county included most of Western North Carolina and was so large it was commonly referred to it as the "State of Buncombe." Approximately 1,000 people lived in the county.
In 1808, the western portion of Buncombe County was separated to form Haywood County. The bill, introduced by General Thomas Love became law on December 23, 1808 and was official in March 1809.
In 1838, Macon County was formed from the Western side of Haywood County. 11 years later, Macon formed Cherokee County.
In 1861, Part of Cherokee County formed Clay County, the last County, the area now known as Warne, to be in.
Topography
Warne is located in the Southeastern United StatesSoutheastern United States
The Southeastern United States, colloquially referred to as the Southeast, is the eastern portion of the Southern United States. It is one of the most populous regions in the United States of America....
in the southwestern portion of the North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
State, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA. and Knoxville, TN. The location in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. This province consists of northern and southern physiographic regions, which divide near the Roanoke River gap. The mountain range is located in the eastern United States, starting at its southern-most...
of Appalachia
Appalachia
Appalachia is a term used to describe a cultural region in the eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York state to northern Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in the U.S...
, has helped the community retain a rural character, surrounded by wildlife such as bear
Bear
Bears are mammals of the family Ursidae. Bears are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans, with the pinnipeds being their closest living relatives. Although there are only eight living species of bear, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern...
, deer
Deer
Deer are the ruminant mammals forming the family Cervidae. Species in the Cervidae family include white-tailed deer, elk, moose, red deer, reindeer, fallow deer, roe deer and chital. Male deer of all species and female reindeer grow and shed new antlers each year...
, fox
Fox
Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids , characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail .Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to...
and recently reintroduced elk
Elk
The Elk is the large deer, also called Cervus canadensis or wapiti, of North America and eastern Asia.Elk may also refer to:Other antlered mammals:...
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Warne has a total area of 8.05 square miles (20.8 km²) and is 15 minutes north of Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald is the highest natural point in the state of Georgia, USA, with a summit elevation of 4,784 feet above mean sea level....
, the tallest mountain in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
at 4,784 feet above sea level.
Climate
Warne has a humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
, (Cfa) according to the Köppen classification, with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally cold winters by the standards of the southern United States.
July highs average 85 °F (29 °C) or above, and lows average 55 °F (12.8 °C). Infrequently, temperatures can even exceed 100 °F (38 °C). January is the coldest month, with an average high of 48 °F (9 °C), and low of 33 °F (.6 °C).
Like the rest of the southeastern U.S., Warne receives abundant rainfall, which is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year. Average annual rainfall is 55.9 inches (1,420 mm). Blizzards are rare but possible; one nicknamed the 1993 Storm of the Century hit the entire Eastern United States
Eastern United States
The Eastern United States, the American East, or simply the East is traditionally defined as the states east of the Mississippi River. The first two tiers of states west of the Mississippi have traditionally been considered part of the West, but can be included in the East today; usually in...
in March, 1993.
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Adjacent Cities
These are cities within an approximate 15 mile radius of Warne.Demographics
According to the 2000 Census, Warne had a population of 573 people living in 317 households with a population density of 71.17 people per square mile (27.48/km2). Of the 317 households, 227 were occupied, 90 were vacant, and 71 were used only occasionally such as vacation homes. 91.2% of households are owner-occupied while 8.8% rent. Average household size of rental occupied units were 12% larger than owner-occupied homes while the median house value was $81,300.00. 16.7% of rental homes remain vacant.Of the 227 occupied households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.
The community's population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 15 to 19, 14.5% from 20 to 34, 33.0% from 35 to 54, and 12.6% who were 55 to 64 and 16.3% aged 65 or over. The median age was 41.9 years.
98.3% of Warne residents are White and 1.4% are African American, .3% other. 3% of all residents are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Occupations
The largest employment sector for the area is the Sales and office industries, employing about 1/3rd (32.5%) of the population, followed by production and transportation which employes close to 1/4 (22.5%) of the population. The service industry provides jobs for the next largest section of the working population at close to 1/5th (17.5%) followed closely by construction, extraction and maintenance which provides jobs for 15.7% and the remaining 12.1% work in management or professional industries.Household Income
1.9% make less than $10,000 per year. The largest percentage at 36.9% make between $15,000 and $24,999 per year. 16.8% make between $50,000 and $74,999 per year and 20.1% make between $35,000 and $49,999 per year. 22% make between $50,000 and $74,999 per year while the remaining 2.3% make over $75,000 per year.8.4% of Warne individuals are unemployed with 3.9% living below poverty. Median household income is $33,120.
Arts and Culture
Located in the Brasstown Township of Clay County, Warne is surrounded by many locations of cultural significance such as the John C. Campbell Folk SchoolJohn C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School, also referred to as "The Folk School" is located in Brasstown, North Carolina. The School was founded to nurture and preserve the folk arts of the Appalachian Mountains, it is an non-profit adult educational organization based on non-competitive learning...
, which offers weekly and weekend classes in traditional and contemporary crafts such as Basketry.
Local Festivals and Celebrations
'Possum DropThe Possum Drop
The Possum Drop in Brasstown, North Carolina is an annual "hillbilly" event at convenience store organized by proprietors Clay and Judy Logan. At midnight on New Year's Eve, instead of dropping an object, a plexiglass pyramid containing a living opossum is lowered from the roof of the store...
, is an annual New Year's celebration held at a local gas station called Clay's Corner, which celebrates every New Year's by dropping a live opossum in a plexiglass pyramid from the roof of the store. They also hold the annual Miss Possum Queen, have many snacks and beverages, and Bluegrass Music.
The Bi-annual Celebration of Flight Airshow, located at the Andrews-Murphy Airport, is a huge presentation of aircraft, both vintage and hi-tech. There are many vendors that sell food, drink, and other festivities.
Points of interest
Rollins Planetarium is located on the Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college located in the mountains of northeast Georgia. The current president is Cathy Cox, former Georgia Secretary of State.-Origins:...
Campus in Young Harris, Georgia
Young Harris, Georgia
Young Harris is a city in Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 604 at the 2000 census. Young Harris is home to Young Harris College, after which it was named.-Geography:Young Harris is located at ....
, and offers 30 shows a year. If the sky is clear, the Young Harris College Observatory is open immediately following planetarium shows. The observatory features a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
The Schmidt–Cassegrain is a catadioptric telescope that combines a cassegrain reflector's optical path with a Schmidt corrector plate to make a compact astronomical instrument that uses simple spherical surfaces.-Invention and design:...
and is located about 1.5 miles from campus at Twiggs Overlook on the exit road leading from Brasstown Valley Resort.
There are several WhiteWater Rafting guides and tours in northeast Cherokee County
Cherokee County, North Carolina
- Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway...
, Including Carolina Outfitters, Rafting America, and White Water.
Religion
Historically, religion has been a very important part of Appalachian life. ChristianityChristianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, like much of the rest of the Southern United States
Southern United States
The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
, is very predominant in Warne and the surrounding communities. Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
Christian faiths are well represented here. Some local Churches are Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Shady Grove Church and Copperhill Church.
Parks and Recreation
Warne is a very rural town, surrounded by wildlife, countryside, and national forests. It lies just 0.5 miles (804.7 m) north of the Nantahala National ForestNantahala National Forest
The Nantahala National Forest, established in 1920, is a national forest located in the American state of North Carolina. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun." The name is appropriate as, in some spots, the sun only reaches the floors of the deep gorges of the...
, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of the Chattahoochee National Forest, 5.5 miles (8.8 km) west of Chatuge Lake, 11.8 miles (19 km) north east of Nottely Lake, and approximately 15 miles (24.1 km) west of the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long...
, a 2,178 mile (3,505 km) long hiking trail that runs from Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
to New York.
Government
Due to being an unincorporated community, Warne has no formal government but still gets services typically dispensed by the government through the county and other local cities.Law Enforcement
Warne is serviced by Sheriff Vic Davis and his assistant Laura Farmer of the Clay County Sheriff's Office located in Hayesville, North CarolinaHayesville, North Carolina
Hayesville is a town in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clay County.-Geography:Hayesville is located at ....
.
Crime Data
According to the 2009 Crime Rate Index, Warne was rated a personal crime risk of 23 which reflects the combined risks of rapeRape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
, murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
, assault
Assault
In law, assault is a crime causing a victim to fear violence. The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact. The specific meaning of assault varies between countries, but can refer to an act that causes another to apprehend immediate and personal violence, or in the more...
and robbery
Robbery
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in fear. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear....
. Warne also scored a property crime
Property crime
Property crime is a category of crime that includes, among other crimes, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism. Property crime only involves the taking of money or property, and does not involve force or threat of force against a victim...
risk of 45, which reflects the combined risks of burglary
Burglary
Burglary is a crime, the essence of which is illicit entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offense. Usually that offense will be theft, but most jurisdictions specify others which fall within the ambit of burglary...
, larceny
Larceny
Larceny is a crime involving the wrongful acquisition of the personal property of another person. It was an offence under the common law of England and became an offence in jurisdictions which incorporated the common law of England into their own law. It has been abolished in England and Wales,...
and motor vehicle theft
Motor vehicle theft
Motor vehicle theft is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle...
. Both scores are compared to a national average of 100.
Education
The public school system (Clay County Schools) is run by the Clay County Board of Education with superintendent Scott Penland. The school system is small with an active enrollment of approximately 1,250 students attending a total of 3 schools on a single campus. All schools are accredited by the North Carolina State Board of EducationNorth Carolina State Board of Education
The North Carolina State Board of Education, established by Article 9 of the North Carolina Constitution, supervises and administers the public school systems of North Carolina...
and Hayesville High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. Test scores are unfailingly in the top 10% of all North Carolina Schools.
Hayesville Elementary School
Hayesville Elementary School
Hayesville Elementary School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 625 students.-See Also:*Hayesville Middle School*Hayesville High School*Clay County School District...
covers grades K-4 and has an enrollment of 450 students. It has been rated Exemplary every year since the ABC's began.
Hayesville Middle School
Hayesville Middle School
Hayesville Middle School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 450 students-See Also:*Hayesville Elementary School*Hayesville High School*Clay County School District...
covers grades 5-8 with an enrollment of approximately 400 students. It has been classified as either a School of Distinction or School of Excellence every year since the ABC's began.
Hayesville High School
Hayesville High School
Hayesville High School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 400 students and 37 teaching staff members. That is an average of 10.8 students per teacher. -See Also:...
covers grades 9-12 with an enrollment of approximately 400. It has the best SAT scores of any school in the area.
Warne is also in close proximity to several schools and colleges including Young Harris College
Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college located in the mountains of northeast Georgia. The current president is Cathy Cox, former Georgia Secretary of State.-Origins:...
, in Young Harris, Georgia
Young Harris, Georgia
Young Harris is a city in Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 604 at the 2000 census. Young Harris is home to Young Harris College, after which it was named.-Geography:Young Harris is located at ....
, Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College is a community college located in the westernmost tip ofNorth Carolina. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.-Accreditations:Approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts...
in Peachtree, North Carolina, John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School, also referred to as "The Folk School" is located in Brasstown, North Carolina. The School was founded to nurture and preserve the folk arts of the Appalachian Mountains, it is an non-profit adult educational organization based on non-competitive learning...
in Brasstown, North Carolina, and Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center near Blairsville, Georgia
Blairsville, Georgia
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 659 people, 226 households, and 101 families residing in the city. The population density was 619.7 people per square mile . There were 261 housing units at an average density of 245.4 per square mile...
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Media
Warne and the surrounding area is served by a few local television stations, numerous local radio stations that serve several genres of music including sports, news and talk radio in addition to three local papers.Local Television channels include W50AB (Channel 50) based in Hiawassee, Georgia
Hiawassee, Georgia
Hiawassee is a town in and the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 810 at the 2000 census. Its name comes from the Cherokee word Ayuhwasi, which means a meadow.-Geography:...
, W42AT (Channel 42) based in Hayesville, North Carolina
Hayesville, North Carolina
Hayesville is a town in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clay County.-Geography:Hayesville is located at ....
and W31AN (Channel 31) Based in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, North Carolina
-Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926...
Warne is served by 11 local radio stations. WCVP-AM (600), WCNG-FM (102.7), and WKRK-AM (1320) are based in Murphy, North Carolina. WACF-FM (95.1) and WYHG-AM (770) are based in Young Harris, GA. WCVP-FM
WCVP-FM
WCVP-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Robbinsville, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Cherokee Broadcasting Company, Inc. and features programing from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network....
(95.9) in Robbinsville, WGHC-AM (1400) in Clayton, Georgia and WFSC-AM (1050), WPFJ-AM (1480), WFQS-FM (91.3), and WNCC-FM
WNCC-FM
WNCC-FM is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Franklin, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Sutton Radiocasting Corporation and features programing from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network.-History:...
(96.7) based in Franklin, North Carolina
The most important newspaper in Clay County is the Clay County Progress
Clay County Progress
Clay County Progress is a weekly newspaper based in Clay County, North Carolina covering Clay and Cherokee counties in North Carolina and Towns County, Georgia....
which, in addition to Clay County, covers Cherokee County, North Carolina and Towns County, Georgia. Two other notable newspapers are the Cherokee Scout
Cherokee Scout
The Cherokee Scout is the weekly newspaper for Murphy, North Carolina, and its surrounding area. It is one of the largest newspapers in far-west North Carolina.The print edition is published on Wednesdays and has a circulation of more than 9,500....
and the Towns County Herald.
Transportation
Warne sits on Old Hwy 64, which connects between Hayesville, North Carolina, and the Murphy Medical Center in Peachtree, North Carolina. Young Harris Road connects Warne to State Road 515Georgia State Route 515
State Route 515 is a four-lane highway that begins at the northern terminus of I-575 at the Cherokee –Pickens county line in northern Georgia. The route was built to give motorists in the north Georgia mountains better access to Atlanta and its outlying suburbs, as opposed to the old ST 5 and...
in Young Harris, Georgia.
Western Carolina Regional Airport , known locally as the Murphy Airport, Andrews Airport, or Murphy-Andrews Airport, is located approximately twenty miles (32 km) north of Warne between the cities of Andrews, North Carolina
Andrews, North Carolina
Andrews is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Andrews is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-History:...
and Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, North Carolina
-Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926...
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Warne is also in close proximity to Blairsville Airport
Blairsville Airport
Blairsville Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Blairsville, a city in Union County, Georgia, United States.Although most U.S...
. It lies approximately 16.8 miles (27 km) southwest of Warne, near Blairsville, Georgia
Blairsville, Georgia
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 659 people, 226 households, and 101 families residing in the city. The population density was 619.7 people per square mile . There were 261 housing units at an average density of 245.4 per square mile...
Utilities
Electricity for Western North Carolina is provided by Duke EnergyDuke Energy
Duke Energy , headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an energy company with assets in the United States, Canada and Latin America.-Overview:...
, sometimes referred as Duke Power. It has a total service territory covering 47000 square miles (121,729.4 km²) Half of its power generation for the Carolinas comes from its nuclear power plants
Nuclear power
Nuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity...
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Natural Gas is supplied by Piedmont Gas, which services over 1 million customers in North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. In 2004 the company formed The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation and has since invested over 4 Million dollars in the various communities it serves.
Industrial and personal waste is landfilled.