News for Subscribers
The N.C. Litter-Free Coalition welcomes Natasha Raper to our anti-litter effort as our youngest “road warrior.”
By Gary Chamberlin
Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, is credited with saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However, to some local residents “ov
By David Brown
Murphy – Grab your solar eclipse glasses, and stock up on gas and groceries, because the highly anticipated Great American Total Eclipse is arriving Monday.
By Kelsey Richardson
Sports for Subscribers
Murphy – Following an unofficial victory over the Asheville Cougars in a scrimmage Aug. 9, it appeared the Murphy Bulldogs had found their swagger.
Hiwassee Dam – The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles volleyball team is prepared to face the obstacles that await them in the 2017 season.
Asheville – Slade McTaggart scored two rushing touchdowns and the Murphy defense took care of the rest.
Obituaries
Frankie Nell Coleman Chastain, 80, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Marlene Barbara Cofoid, 80, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at her residence.
Belva Jean Moss Parker, 78, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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