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Man won’t face murder charge

Penny Ray
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Body Murphy – A local murder suspect with a long history of substance use and mental illness will effectively spend the rest of his life under involuntary commitment by the state of Nor
Ali Dee/Contributing Photographer The National Danish Performance Team performs at Murphy High School in 2017, one of many excellent programs brought to the area by the Cherokee County Arts Council over the last decade. 

Ali Dee/Contributing Photographer The National Danish Performance Team performs at Murphy High School in 2017, one of many excellent programs brought to the area by the Cherokee County Arts Council over the last decade. 

Council upgrades culture

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Body Murphy Ten years ago this month, the Cherokee County Arts Council became an official umbrella for the arts in the area.

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ABC chair defends decisions

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Andrews – The chairman of the Andrews ABC Board defended financial decisions made by the group since she took office last fall, following an article in the Feb.
Julia Wells Hall/Contributing Photographer Longtime Murphy matriarch Catherine Wells shares her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day with great-granddaughter Carter Hall, who was born on Feb. 14, 2013. Shepherd of the Mountains Church held a celebration that included releasing 100 balloons that afternoon. Carter’s parents are Jon and Julia Wells Hall.

Julia Wells Hall/Contributing Photographer Longtime Murphy matriarch Catherine Wells shares her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day with great-granddaughter Carter Hall, who was born on Feb. 14, 2013. Shepherd of the Mountains Church held a celebration that included releasing 100 balloons that afternoon. Carter’s parents are Jon and Julia Wells Hall.

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Wells earns 100th shindig

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Murphy – Throughout her 100 years, Catherine Wells took full advantage of every opportunity that came her way.
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Abby Lee, with parents Tim and Jackie beside her, listens as College Foundation of North Carolina regional representative Devon McCarthy-James congratulates her during videoconference presentation Feb. 10. On the screen in the background are McCarthy-James, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School counselor Lauren Grubb, teacher Whitney Tanner and Principal Ruby Cutshaw.

Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Abby Lee, with parents Tim and Jackie beside her, listens as College Foundation of North Carolina regional representative Devon McCarthy-James congratulates her during videoconference presentation Feb. 10. On the screen in the background are McCarthy-James, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School counselor Lauren Grubb, teacher Whitney Tanner and Principal Ruby Cutshaw.

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Foundation awards Lee with $20K scholarship

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Hiwassee Dam – In a rare moment for her, Abby Lee was speechless on the morning of Feb. 10.