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Convicted man blames upbringing for child porn charges
Murphy – Kids in single-parent households are more prone to emotional distress, negative behavior, delinquency and drug use, according to researchers who say children in such homes
Broker accused of forgery on reports
Murphy – A local real estate broker is under investigation for allegedly forging water analysis reports.
2 sentenced in drug trafficking case
Researchers have found that, even after a long absence, addictive behaviors can return when sources of self-esteem end.
Law & Order
Welch seeks re-election
District Attorney Ashley Welch announced June 22 that she intends to seek a third term in office.
Graham deputy who fired shot in training
Robbinsville – The Graham County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man earlier this month has not yet successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Materials needed for community resource fairs in 2 area counties
Local and regional agencies and organizations are encouraged to participate in two community resource fairs being held in Clay and Cherokee County in July.
Andrews ABC to start making quarterly money distributions
Andrews –The Andrews ABC Board will begin making quarterly distributions to the community.
Andrews celebrates Independence Day
Andrews – The town will have several fun activities for kids and adults alike for Andrews Independence Day on Saturday.
Tree falls, cuts power, backs traffic
Traffic in both directions on U.S. 64 West was slowed for several hours Friday due to a large number of downed power lines just west of the junction of U.S. 19/129.