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Sheriff Derrick Palmer explains how a driver crashed into the side of his office building on Regal Street. Photo by Penny Ray

Sheriff Derrick Palmer explains how a driver crashed into the side of his office building on Regal Street. Photo by Penny Ray

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Driver runs into sheriff’s building

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body     Murphy – Officials must hire a contractor to repair a portion of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office after a man nearly drove through the building last month.

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Jail cleared of criminal violations

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body     Murphy – Following a year-long investigation regarding allegations of civil rights violations at the Cherokee County Detention Center, federal authorities determ
Photo by Sam Jokich

Photo by Sam Jokich

Peace on the water

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body Few people were out and about Saturday at the Hiwassee Dam parking area due to inclement weather, but this image captures what so many people love about Cherokee County.
Authorities test a baggie of sheetrock to determine whether it contains traces of cocaine or heroin.

Authorities test a baggie of sheetrock to determine whether it contains traces of cocaine or heroin.

Police warn of fake drugs scam

Penny Ray
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Body Murphy – Law enforcement officials are warning citizens that some drug dealers are selling sheetrock as either cocaine or heroin. 

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September deadliest month with 13 dead

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Body September was the county’s worst month for COVID-19 since March in Cherokee County, with 207 people testing positive and 13 people – including 10 nursing home residents – passing away after testing
Christopher Hogan, who has been collecting and selling items for the majority of his life, opened Murphy’s Discount Outlet earlier this summer.

Christopher Hogan, who has been collecting and selling items for the majority of his life, opened Murphy’s Discount Outlet earlier this summer.

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When less is more, you get a local discount outlet

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Body Ranger – Christopher Hogan has been collecting and selling a variety of items for as long as he can remember, so when the chance to turn his passion into a business presented itsel