2021 and earlier

Council floating vaccine reward

Body Murphy – A council member has proposed using taxpayer dollars in the form of paid leave to reward town employees who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Company eyes local freight service

Body Murphy – Local officials believe they are one step closer to reinvigorating Cherokee County’s economy through use of the Andrews-to-Murphy rail line. 
Residents at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing are expected to receive a colorful bouquet like this on Valentine’s Day thanks to a North Carolina florist’s inspiration.

Residents at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing are expected to receive a colorful bouquet like this on Valentine’s Day thanks to a North Carolina florist’s inspiration.

Floral valentines at nursing home

Body Peachtree-Victoria Atkinson still remembers visiting the nursing home while she was growing and singing for the residents. Being an empath, she could feel how lonely they were.
State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) is sworn in to begin his first term in the Senate last month after serving four years in the state House of Representatives.

State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) is sworn in to begin his first term in the Senate last month after serving four years in the state House of Representatives.

Corbin reintroduces ideas from the House

Body Raleigh – On the first day of the new state legislative session, state Sen.
Purel Miller loved kids and animals alike.

Purel Miller loved kids and animals alike.

Kids offered cash to read culture

Body Andrews – In an effort to encourage local youth to read, a nonprofit is conducting an economic experiment of sorts.  
Phil Roche/For the Cherokee Scout Local members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association were in Andrews on Saturday morning working on a veteran’s home that needs cleaning and repairs.

Phil Roche/For the Cherokee Scout Local members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association were in Andrews on Saturday morning working on a veteran’s home that needs cleaning and repairs.

Motorcycle veterans ride in to help local families

Body Every month, owner Kerry Collins donates funds raised from sales at the U.S. Vets Thrift Store to local veterans service organizations.