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Kerry Archer of Murphy is very proud of his daughter, Dr. Kimberly Archer, who composed “Fanfare Politeia” for the inauguration ceremony.

Kerry Archer of Murphy is very proud of his daughter, Dr. Kimberly Archer, who composed “Fanfare Politeia” for the inauguration ceremony.

Inaugural music composed here

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Body Murphy played a small role in the pomp and circumstance surrounding the inauguration of President Joe Biden last week in Washington.

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Consolidation may increase taxes

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Body Cherokee County officials say a tax increase may be needed to completely fund a plan to consolidate the three high schools onto the same campus as the Schools of Innovation, which is already under
A nice crowd gathered at the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy on Friday in recognition of National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Photo by David Brown

A nice crowd gathered at the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy on Friday in recognition of National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Photo by David Brown

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Sanctity of life honored

David Brown
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Body Murphy – The crowd gathered on the steps of the Cherokee County Courthouse was there to remind local residents that all life is precious, “from womb to tomb.”
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County moves into lowest tier

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Body Cherokee County is among 11 counties throughout North Carolina that moved to a more distressed tier classification at the start of the new year.

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Pressley charged in thefts

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Body Andrews – A local man is accused of stealing vehicle parts off of work trucks in order to obtain a precious metal more valuable than gold. 
Chloe Roe got to spend some quality time with her Little, Khloe, two weeks ago. (Right) Ginger Hubbard and Ali Amos spend time with their twin Littles, Michelle and Danielle, which included taking this fun selfie.

Chloe Roe got to spend some quality time with her Little, Khloe, two weeks ago. (Right) Ginger Hubbard and Ali Amos spend time with their twin Littles, Michelle and Danielle, which included taking this fun selfie.

Big & Little fun: Mentoring impacts lives in area

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Body     When Chloe Roe was in fifth grade, she got a Big Sister. She was matched with Taylor Swain, a senior at Hiwassee Dam High School.