Portable toilets not place to go when you gotta go
Anngee Quinones-Belian
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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N.C. should turn ahead the clock
David Brown
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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After living for eight years in Alabama, I’ve heard more than my fair share of jokes about that state being the best place to marry your 14-year-old cousin.
Even very best can get 'the twisties'
David Brown
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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It’s not often that Americans’ attention is centered on gymnastics, but such is the power of the Olympic Games.
Elections add a lot this year
David Brown
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Past municipal elections in Cherokee County have been a mixed bag, with Andrews turning over the entire board of aldermen some years and the Murphy Town Council staying relatively intact.
Building new life one step at a time
News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Since moving to Murphy a handful of months ago, I’ve attempted to pass myself off to the community as a worthy member.
Harshaw captured the love of a little girl
Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Harshaw Chapel will always be special to me because it is the final resting place for one of the most beloved people in my life.
Vacation Bible school begins testimony
Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Vacation Bible school at Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Martins Creek has more meaning to me than a fun week of Christian-based activities, as it is where I let Jesus into my heart and wrote my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life for eternity.
Why I can’t quit Olympic Games
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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In two days, one of the greatest spectacles in sports will return. I’m talking about the Summer Olympics, which will take place in Tokyo from July 23 through Aug.
Soundtrack of life found in records
David Brown
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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After methodically flipping through hundred of records, the object of my affection rose from the vinyl masses – Warren Zevon’s 1987 album Sentimental Hygiene, which he recorded with three members of Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famers R.E.M.
Stop Covid, get vaccine to protect you and yours
News Staff
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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The grim numbers are printed in this newspaper every week, how many of our fellow citizens are tested for the deadly Covid-19 virus, how many are hospitalized, how many have died.