Murphy Councilwoman Gail Walker Stansell created this sign and decorated a tree outside her house to encourage people to wear masks and help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Gabe Stark and watchdog Kobe were manning the Hiwassee Dam Volunteer Fire Department last week. The department is acquiring 2.79 acres of county-owned property.

From left are Andrews police Officer Joseph Jones, Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer and Deputy Patrol Officer Coyle Olsen.

The Sarah Hembree Collection features about 400 pieces of functional Appalachian pottery.

COVID-19 Upadate

Murphy Elementary Principal Dane Rickett shows decals placed on the floors to remind children to maintain six feet of distance. Children will be told not walk in the center of the hallway within the yellow stripes. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Bikers led by Bubba Morin (in red) get into position to start the motorcycle run Saturday morning at Ronnie’s Restaurant in Andrews. Photo by Samantha Sinclair