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John Glenn works at his office in Topton. He said he has spent “hundreds of thousands of dollars” trying to build an adult care living facility in Peachtree. Photo by Penny Ray

John Glenn works at his office in Topton. He said he has spent “hundreds of thousands of dollars” trying to build an adult care living facility in Peachtree. Photo by Penny Ray

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County asks to remove CON

Penny Ray
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Body     Murphy – With a 4-1 vote, Cherokee County commissioners passed a resolution asking state officials to withdraw the certificate of need held by Cherokee Valley LL
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Screening will help stop virus

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Body     Murphy – The Cherokee County Health Department announced Sunday and Monday that three local residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and one is in a hospital
State Rep. Kevin Corbin (right), with Mayor Rick Ramsey, visited Murphy last week to discuss what’s happening at the state capitol. Photo by Penny Ray

State Rep. Kevin Corbin (right), with Mayor Rick Ramsey, visited Murphy last week to discuss what’s happening at the state capitol. Photo by Penny Ray

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Leaders disagree on state reopening plan

Penny Ray
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Body     Murphy – State leaders are speaking out in favor of allowing counties to decide how to best move forward amid challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 200 motorcyclists took part in the ride to brighten Danner’s day, starting at Hot Spot in Ranger. Photo by Sam Jokich

More than 200 motorcyclists took part in the ride to brighten Danner’s day, starting at Hot Spot in Ranger. Photo by Sam Jokich

#DannerStrong

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Body Danner Cochran, 11, of Andrews, is fighting an aggressive cancer for the second time and exhausted many medical treatment avenues.

JURY INDICTS 3 DSS OFFICIALS

Penny Ray
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Body     Murphy – A Cherokee County grand jury issued criminal indictments Monday charging current and former Department of Social Services officials with offenses relate
Employees are almost ready to return to work at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel atop the hill in Murphy.

Employees are almost ready to return to work at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel atop the hill in Murphy.

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Harrah’s to start reopening Monday

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy – Almost 60 days after closing their doors to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos will begin a gradual reopening of Harrah’s
Cherokee County Health Department officials Alicea Mealer and Rebecca Hand (from left) test a critical infrastructure worker for COVID-19.

Cherokee County Health Department officials Alicea Mealer and Rebecca Hand (from left) test a critical infrastructure worker for COVID-19.

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County reports zero new cases

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy – For the first time since mid-March, Cherokee County went a week without any new COVID-19 cases.