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Woman arrested after police chase

Penny Ray
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Body Andrews – A local woman is accused of attacking a man with a hammer and stealing his vehicle before getting it stuck in a cow pasture during a police chase.
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Mayor Rick Ramsey talks about growing up in Murphy and his vision of the town’s future.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Mayor Rick Ramsey talks about growing up in Murphy and his vision of the town’s future.

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Ramsey won’t seek re-election

Penny Ray
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Body Murphy – The self-proclaimed “mobile mayor” is hanging up his political hat. 
Quintin Ellison/District Attorney’s Office Defense lawyers for Jackie Slaughter filed a motion last week asking the judge to dismiss the charges post-sentencing.

Quintin Ellison/District Attorney’s Office Defense lawyers for Jackie Slaughter filed a motion last week asking the judge to dismiss the charges post-sentencing.

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Slaughter seeking ‘appropriate relief’

Penny Ray
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Body Murphy – Defense attorneys representing Jackie Slaughter have asked the court to dismiss charges against their client on grounds that the jury reached a verdict contrary to the wei
Nenia Thompson received the Blood Hero of the Year award from the American Red Cross on March 22 during a blood drive at Andrews First United Methodist Church.

Nenia Thompson received the Blood Hero of the Year award from the American Red Cross on March 22 during a blood drive at Andrews First United Methodist Church.

Red Cross honors Thompson, church

Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Body Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross reports that more than 27,000 blood drive events have been canceled due to health concerns of citizens resulting in 86,000 fewer blood donations b
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com The sports book, officially known as The Book, opened in Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy last week.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com The sports book, officially known as The Book, opened in Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy last week.

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Sports wagering begins at casino

Penny Ray
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Body Murphy – Place your bets.
Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Many traditional Appalachian meals are prepared in Tipper Pressley’s kitchen in Brasstown, like these fermented carrots. She writes about traditional meals on her blog, “Blind Pig and the Acorn.”

Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Many traditional Appalachian meals are prepared in Tipper Pressley’s kitchen in Brasstown, like these fermented carrots. She writes about traditional meals on her blog, “Blind Pig and the Acorn.”

Local preserving Appalachian history, one blog at a time

Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Body Brasstown Cherokee and surrounding counties are rich in history and culture.
Laurie Phillips of Murphy was happy to return to the local library after it reopened on March 8.

Laurie Phillips of Murphy was happy to return to the local library after it reopened on March 8.

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Libraries reopen after pandemic

Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Body Murphy – Nantahala Regional Libraries are open for express use after being closed for almost one year during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Jason Berrong from the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department buries a puppy that died in a residential fire on Old Murphy Road on March 17.

Jason Berrong from the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department buries a puppy that died in a residential fire on Old Murphy Road on March 17.

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Puppy dies in ‘suspicious’ trailer blaze

Penny Ray
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Body Ranger – A young couple purchased a doublewide trailer that burned down the day they signed the closing papers.