Murphy – A local citizen’s concern for residents downstream from Tanglewood Lake reignited a years-long debate regarding the structural integrity of its dam.

    Murphy – The writing seems to be on the wall.

    Murphy – Principals will see changes in their paychecks this month, and not all for the better.

    Over the last decade across Cherokee County, the biggest economic change arrived with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ opening Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in 2015.

    Andrews – A local ministry aimed at helping those who struggle with substance abuse finds itself locked in a battle to overcome the stigma that accompanies addiction.

    A local student recently agreed to fill a classmate’s water bottle. After the classmate drank from it, the young girl joked that she had filled the bottle with water from the toilet.

    Andrews – Town leaders will pull out the wrestling ring to celebrate the new year.

    Murphy – Candidate filing for the 2020 election ended at noon Friday, with a few people making almost last-minute decisions to run for office.