Flanked by television cameras, Murphy head coach David Gentry flashes a smile Friday night, moments after recording his 400th career win in a 49-7 victory over Swain. Photo by KEVIN HENSLEY
Michael Becketts of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Monday night to the county commissioners that he was “honored and proud” to be turning leadership back over to local control.
Danish students (from left) Sara Busch, Ida Willumsgaard, Rolf Wiecker, Mie Mortensen, Bettina Kristensen, Anitta Kristensen, Mortem Flyvholm Soldiers and Rasmus Weile gather at Tri-County Early College on Tuesday.
Sarah Benoit of JB Media Institute speaks about making businesses more socially conscious through the application of “B-Corporations” at the 2018 Business Summit. Photo by BEN KATZ
David Vowell, executive director of the Cherokee County Arts Council, displays Tim Ford’s steampunk-inspired photo, which will be awarded to the best costume at the Steampunk Halloween Gala on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Murphy coach David Gentry is going for his 400th career win Friday night, as the Bulldogs host Smoky Mountain Conference rival Swain.

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Joshua Warren Boyle, 34, of Orlando, Fla.

Deputies chase Florida biker

    Marble – A Florida man was arrested early Saturday morning after he was chased by Cherokee County’s Sheriff’s deputies while riding a motorcycle that was allegedly stolen.

By Matthew Osborne

Michael Becketts of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Monday night to the county commissioners that he was “honored and proud” to be turning leadership back over to local control.

State ready to return DSS control to county

    Murphy – After seven months, Cherokee County is nearly back in command of child welfare at the Department of Social Services.

By Matthew Osborne

Danish students (from left) Sara Busch, Ida Willumsgaard, Rolf Wiecker, Mie Mortensen, Bettina Kristensen, Anitta Kristensen, Mortem Flyvholm Soldiers and Rasmus Weile gather at Tri-County Early College on Tuesday.

School system to pay grant match without financing

    Murphy – Cherokee County Schools had a plan to finance the $5 million grant match for their new school grant, but they recently came up with an even better plan – just pay cash

By Matthew Osborne

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Murphy, Hiwassee Dam host first-round playoff matches

   Murphy and Hiwassee Dam each earned home games in the 1A state volleyball playoffs by virtue of winning their conferences.

Flanked by television cameras, Murphy head coach David Gentry flashes a smile Friday night, moments after recording his 400th career win in a 49-7 victory over Swain. Photo by KEVIN HENSLEY

Gentry earns 400th career win

     Murphy -- David Gentry recorded his 400th career win Friday night, as his Murphy Bulldogs defeated Swain 49-7.

Murphy coach David Gentry is going for his 400th career win Friday night, as the Bulldogs host Smoky Mountain Conference rival Swain.

Gentry not focused on possible milestone win

    Hayesville – Everyone is talking about it.

Obituaries

Roger Thomas Williams

    Roger T. Williams quietly passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at age 67 at the McGraw Hospice Center, Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Mary Lou Stiles

    Mary Lou Stiles, 95, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Murphy Rehab & Nursing.
    She was the daughter of Robert Taylor Kelly and Rosetta Leatherwood Kelly.

Cline Hicks

    Cline Hicks, 79, of Hayesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at his residence.

Celebrate Cherokee

Hayesville Hurler’s Signs Fast Shooter added 15 feet to its barrel last year, helping them reach the half-mile mark in the 9th Annual Punkin’ Chunkin’. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Fruit takes flight at Punkin' Chunkin'

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 42 – Punkin’ Chunkin’

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    

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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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