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Walter Kerr, who fought in World War II and Korea, acknowledges the crowd at the inaugural Murphy Veterans Parade on Saturday. Photo by Matthew Osborne

Walter Kerr, who fought in World War II and Korea, acknowledges the crowd at the inaugural Murphy Veterans Parade on Saturday. Photo by Matthew Osborne

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Veterans honored across the county

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Body     Overwhelmed with emotion, Brenda McPherson Mahoney pulled her hands to face as the American Legion Post 96 honor guard marched into formation in the center of downtown Murphy and
Dave Hotchkiss, charter organization representative for Scouting in Murphy, advises Troop 4400 Scout Cheyenne Griffith during Monday’s veterans tribute at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. Photo by Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com

Dave Hotchkiss, charter organization representative for Scouting in Murphy, advises Troop 4400 Scout Cheyenne Griffith during Monday’s veterans tribute at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. Photo by Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com

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FIRESIDE CHATS: Hotchkiss molds boys into men through Scouts

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Body     Murphy – Dave Hotchkiss has been getting young men prepared for life for multiple generations.
The 535-member Pride of the Mountains Marching Band from Western Carolina University is one of only two collegiate bands invited to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It will be the band’s second appearance in the parade in five years.

The 535-member Pride of the Mountains Marching Band from Western Carolina University is one of only two collegiate bands invited to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It will be the band’s second appearance in the parade in five years.

Four locals to join band at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Body     Cullowhee – Once again this year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, with four C
Incumbent Mike Sheidy and newcomer Jonathan Ellison were each elected to a four-year term on the Andrews Board of Aldermen in the Nov. 5 town election.

Incumbent Mike Sheidy and newcomer Jonathan Ellison were each elected to a four-year term on the Andrews Board of Aldermen in the Nov. 5 town election.

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Sheidy, Ellison ready to help Andrews move forward

Penny Ray
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Body     Andrews – This year’s voter turnout mirrored expectations, and the newly elected officials hope to increase civic engagement in time for the next municipal elect
The Andrews property occupied by Bear Ridge Speedway and former Hillbilly Mall off U.S. 19/74 is for sale.

The Andrews property occupied by Bear Ridge Speedway and former Hillbilly Mall off U.S. 19/74 is for sale.

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Andrews racetrack, mall up for grabs

Penny Ray
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Body     Andrews – The 28 acres of land previously occupied by the Hillbilly Mall, Bear Ridge Mall and Bear Ridge Speedway is up for grabs.
Bonds are more complicated than most people realize.

Bonds are more complicated than most people realize.

Setting bail not as easy as it may seem

Penny Ray
Friday, November 8, 2019
Body     America’s criminal justice system is in the midst of what researchers call the “third wave” of bail reform.