Cindy Gatti, Rosemarie Kelischek, Robbie Rankin, and Sheryl Vowell perform as the Rural Felicity Garland Dancers as part of the musical entertainment Saturday. Photos by BEN KATZ
Remi Reid places a pinwheel to commemorate victims of domestic violence at the memorial ceremony held by REACH on Friday night at Entegra Bank.
Murphy whistled its way into the Guinness Book of World Records during the Friday Art Walk. Photo by BEN KATZ
Leo Phillips of Murphy (left) and Kristina Earwood of Haywood County were frequently at odds in their debate in Murphy on Oct. 4. Photo by BEN KATZ
Nancy Allen offers up spaghetti plates during Appalachian Angels’ Spaghetti Dinner Sept. 29.
Wesley Slucher hunts down discarded debris during the Big Sweep. Photo by BEN KATZ

News for Subscribers

Firefighter foils possible Wolf Creek theft

    Wolf Creek – Two men were arrested on Oct. 2 when a firefighter happened on them allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle from the Wolf Creek Fire Department.

By Matthew Osborne

School system awarded $15 million grant for new school

    Murphy – Cherokee County Schools were awarded a $15 million grant Monday, which will allow construction of a new school facility on the campus of Tri-County Community College t

By Dwight Otwell

Murphy whistled its way into the Guinness Book of World Records during the Friday Art Walk. Photo by BEN KATZ

Folks flock downtown to break world record at train event

    Murphy – Hundreds of people lifted their voices and train whistles in downtown Murphy on Friday, breaking the world record for the most people whistling simultaneously at a sin

By Kelsey Richardson

Sports for Subscribers

Murphy’s Annie Kate Dalton (left) and Kaitlynn Wheaton, shown kicking respective PATs, have more than filled the Bulldogs’ need for extra points this season. Photos by KEVIN HENSLEY

Bulldogs double down with two female kickers

    Murphy – The Murphy High School football program has found the perfect way to fill its kicking role over the last two years.

Murphy senior Aubrey Clapsaddle (23) sends the ball past the outstretched hands of Hayesville’s Lilly Brown on Sept. 25. Photo by KEVIN HENSLEY

Murphy girls clinch Smoky Mountain Conference

    Robbinsville – Another pair of Smoky Mountain Conference wins last week pushed the Murphy Lady Bulldogs to within one victory of their second-straight division crown.

Hiwassee Dam senior Brittany Davis eyes a serve attempt Oct. 2 against Andrews. Photo by KEVIN HENSLEY

Lady Eagles split non-conference games

    Robbinsville – After sweeping Andrews on Pink Night Oct.

Obituaries

Lucille McClintock

    Lucille Drake McClintock passed away Monday, Sept. 24 at the age of 98 in a Nursing Home in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Shirley Simonds

    Shirley Martin Simonds, 80, of Andrews, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at her residence.

Nicholas Baumgartner

    Nicholas Stephen Baumgartner, 88, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at his home in the Peachtree community.

Celebrate Cherokee

Remi Reid places a pinwheel to commemorate victims of domestic violence at the memorial ceremony held by REACH on Friday night at Entegra Bank.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: REACH offers helping hand

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 41 – REACH

The Sticks in the Mud Morris Dancers perform at the festival barn during John C. Campbell Folk School’s 43rd annual Fall Festival last year.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Appalachia comes alive at Folk School

    52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 40 – John C. Campbell Folk School    

Elijah Millet practices his bowling Monday at the Ultrastar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Harrah's makes major impact on community in first three years

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 39 – Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

ScoutBlog

Town council to consider veterans' plea for sign change

    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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