Murphy Elementary School Principal Bill Gaither waves his hand in appreciation at halftime of Murphy’s Sept. 23, 2016, varsity football game.
Fastop with Dunkin’ Donuts is coming next month. Photo by Ben Katz
Jim and Rosalie Haizlett of West Virginia take a break from classes to share what they have learned over the week at John C. Campbell Folk School. Photo by Samantha Sinclair
Andrews’ Ethan Neal (top) explores his next option while tangling with Murphy’s Joe Swain on Thursday night. Photo by Darcy Holdorf
Dallas Knox, 22, of Murphy lifts weights at Parc on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Photo by Darcy Holdorf
Sgt. Chris Lockett, a decorated Marine, passed away Jan. 7.

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REACH, HAVEN hurt by shutdown

    With the partial federal government shutdown entering its fourth week, some non-profit agencies that receive federal money and at least one business in Cherokee County are worried about the con

By Dwight Otwell

Tri-County Community College funding talks stalled

    Peachtree – Just when it seemed the end was near for the funding impasse at Tri-County Community College, the car stalled inches from the finish line.

By Matthew Osborne

PETA claims this opossum – named Millie – had its leg amputated after participating in the Possum Drop on New Year’s Eve in Andrews.

PETA claims New Year's possum had leg amputated

    Andrews – The opossum that was the star of the 25th annual Possum Drop was reportedly in worse shape than organizers originally thought.

By Samantha Sinclair

Sports for Subscribers

Andrews’ Ethan Neal (top) explores his next option while tangling with Murphy’s Joe Swain on Thursday night. Photo by Darcy Holdorf

Andrews outgrapples Murphy in county clash

    Murphy – The Andrews Wildcats are leaving the past behind them.

Connor Davis jumps above his opponent for a short basket in the Eagles’ 61-35 blowout of Robbinsville. Davis led Hiwassee Dam scorers with 15 points.

Hiwassee Dam sweeps Robbinsville

    Hiwassee Dam – The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles (9-7, 3-0) held Robbinsville at-bay on Jan. 8 at “The Nest” for an exciting 60-58 victory.

Andrews’ Xavier Rattler (33) splits the Cherokee defense during the second quarter of Friday night’s road loss. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Andrews unable to break 12-year drought at Cherokee

    Cherokee – The Andrews Wildcats entered the Charles George Memorial Arena at Cherokee High School on a high Friday night.
    They left stunned.

Obituaries

Irene Martin

    Irene Martin, 87, of Blairsville, Ga., formerly of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Union County Nursing Home.

Fern Dennis

    Fern Dennis, 69, of Cape Coral, Fla., and Murphy, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
    She was born June 19, 1949, in Trenton, N.J., to Frank and Pearl Pagliaro.

Lisa Johnson

    Lisa Johnson, 55, of Murphy, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital.

Celebrate Cherokee

The Town of Murphy and surrounding area as seen from an aerial view earlier this year. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Mountains feel like home to natives, newcomers alike

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 52 – Our Mountain Lifestyle

Natalie and Madison King got to Shop With a Cop (in this case Murphy police Officer Samuel Allen, foreground) on Saturday, getting Christmas presents for themselves and their families. Photos by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: No limit to county's generosity

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 51 – Christmas Charities

The United Way donated to 11 county agencies in 2018. From left, first row are Grace Henderson, Cherokee County 4-H; Lynda Christen, Cherokee County Sharing Center; Karen Borchers, United Way executive director; Cecilia Crawford, REACH; Dianne Young, United Way president; Netta McFaddin, Far West Families First. Second row are Roger Holloway, United Way treasurer; Crystal Glenn, HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center; Pat Meeks, Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House homeless shelter; and Joel Franks and Eugene Craig.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Civic groups lend helping hand

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 50 – Local Clubs & Organizations 

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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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