Christmas, class as usual for Savugot’s first-graders
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Murphy – It’s been as normal of a holiday season as possible at Murphy Elementary School.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
2021 and earlier
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School first-grader Levi Stiles uses what he gathered in his graphic organizer to write his news article about presents being stolen at the North Pole.
Students write news articles about Santa
Samantha Sinclair
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Hiwassee Dam – When first-grade students at Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School learned presents were stolen at the North Pole, they used the skills they learn
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
First-grader Hailey Lopez, a remote student at Andrews Elementary School, got to tour the school with her teacher, Sandy Faggard, on Dec. 16 and see her school decorated as Candy Land. Photo by Samantha Sinclair
School shares sweet surprise for students
Samantha Sinclair
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Andrews – When students entered Andrews Elementary School on Dec. 10, their eyes were filled with joy.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Russell Newton was one person who could always be counted to to help at Cruise Night for the Kids events.
Party takes break for COVID
Samantha Sinclair
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Andrews – During this time of year, Susie Bryant is usually working with other organizers of Andrews Cruise Night for the Kids finalizing plans for the group’s a
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Audit identifies fraud potential in clerk’s office
Penny Ray
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Murphy – For at least the last two years, state auditors have been reprimanding counties throughout North Carolina for providing staff within the clerk’s office
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Lane Schreiber, owner of The Daily Grind & Wine in Murphy, pours champagne to hand out to guests during the 2019 New Year’s Eve celebration. Photo by Samantha Sinclair
COVID-19 alters NYE party hopping
Samantha Sinclair
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Murphy – Typically, Shelly Stephens spends New Year’s Eve hopping from party to party.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Driver in crash accused of DWI
Penny Ray
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Valleytown – The driver who crashed into a utility pole resulting in the death of a local teenager has been charged with driving while intoxicated, according to
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
This aerial view shows the concert hall off of U.S. 19/74 after Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters renovated the property.
Snowbird buys part of former mall property
Penny Ray
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Andrews – When a bank foreclosed on the 28 acres of land previously occupied by the Hillbilly Mall and Bear Ridge Speedway last year, no one could have guessed w
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
4 dogs die in Ranger home fire
Penny Ray
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Ranger – Four dogs died during a residential fire over the weekend.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Dr. Mary Lane of the Cherokee County Health Department was one of the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Cherokee County. Nurse Misty Postell is administering the vaccine.
40 people vaccinated on 1st day in county
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Murphy – Three Cherokee County Health Department employees were the first in Cherokee County to receive a vaccine for COVID-19.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020