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Granny Squirrel – There has been talk about Corridor K providing swift travel through the mountains for the last 40 years, but nothing ever seems to get done.
By Matthew Osborne
Murphy – In an effort to raise morale at the embattled Cherokee County Detention Center, the inmates held a pizza party to watch Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3.
By Matthew Osborne
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Hiwassee Dam – It seemed like everyone in the crowd knew when it was coming.
By Kevin Hensley
khensley@cherokeescout.com
Andrews – After a strong win over Cherokee on Friday night, Andrews had a chance to claim a share of its first Smoky Mountain Conference title since 2001.
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Murphy High Coach David Gentry was honored Tuesday morning with an assembly in front of the entire student body after winning his 400th career game on Friday night against Swain County.
Obituaries
O.D. Scott, 97, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in a Blairsville, Ga., care facility.
Robert (Bob) Norbert Costello, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in the company of his family near his home in Chatsworth, Ga.
Neva Jean Bates Whitener, 81, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in a Murphy care facility.
Celebrate Cherokee
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 52 – Our Mountain Lifestyle
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 51 – Christmas Charities
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 50 – Local Clubs & Organizations
ScoutBlog
The Fourth of July Parade in Murphy made a nice comeback Wednesday, led by American Legion Post 96 and Cub Scout Pack 400 and followed by plenty of terrific entries.
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