2021 and earlier
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Murphy – While Cherokee County has seen a total of 23 cases of COVID-19 since mid-March, it has also seen 17 recoveries, with many patients only experiencing mil
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Before the state’s Stay-at-Home Order was enacted last month, downtown Murphy was filled with vehicles on a daily basis. The traffic flow is going to change. Phot by Sam Jokich
Return of the roundabout
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Murphy - History often repeats itself. State and local officials are having discussions about transforming the four-way intersection in the middle of downto
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
COVID-19 cases increase over 20
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Murphy – A resident who was not experiencing symptoms tested positive for COVID-19, the Cherokee County Health Department announced Saturday evening.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Project builds new homes in Andrews
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Andrews – Construction has begun on a new housing project aimed at attracting homebuyers who want maintenance-free living in a rural community.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
County and towns expect shortfall due to virus outbreak
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Local officials are bracing for the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Quarantined paramedics receive emergency sick pay
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Murphy – Shortly after the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners’ temporary emergency sick leave policy went into effect, it was tested when four paramedics had
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The main entryway into Andrews on Main Street is open again after it was closed for a time in an effort to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Photo by Sam Jokich
Andrews mayor removes barricades to downtown
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Andrews – The number of motorists ticketed for driving down the wrong side of the street could have been substantial.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Virginia Cox celebrates a past birthday with her son, Jerry. She turns 100 on Saturday and plans to “just keep on keeping on.”
Cox recalls 100 years of enjoying life
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Andrews - Virginia Cox doesn’t feel like she’s 100 years old.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Frontier files for bankruptcy
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Murphy – Frontier Communications has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tom Benecke shows some of the plants he’s taking care of at his home as the Master Gardeners wait to start projects for the Murphy River Walk and Cherokee County Historical Museum.
Public garden projects on hold
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Murphy – Tom Benecke is working from home like many people – his work, though, is taking care of more than 100 plants meant for the River Walk and Cherokee Count
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
