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Ed Fleming is shown at a parade in 2018.

Ed Fleming is shown at a parade in 2018.

Firefighters say goodbye to Ed Fleming

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 8, 2019
Body     Murphy – Fire and rescue personnel from across Cherokee County and beyond gathered Saturday to honor fellow firefighter Ed Fleming, who passed away Oct.
The “Fashioned in the Clay” show displays a variety of items, from practical to decorative, including Lisa Proper’s intricate fruit and centerpiece bowls. In the background, Elo-ly Bailey, David Vowell, Kathy Ross and Proper hold conversations during the exhibit’s opening.

The “Fashioned in the Clay” show displays a variety of items, from practical to decorative, including Lisa Proper’s intricate fruit and centerpiece bowls. In the background, Elo-ly Bailey, David Vowell, Kathy Ross and Proper hold conversations during the exhibit’s opening.

SCOUTING AROUND: Potters group opens inaugural exhibit

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, November 8, 2019
Body     Many potters have been involved in local arts organizations, but now they have a group all their own.
J.C. and Mary McCoy chat with Oscar Valdez (right) during the veterans breakfast provided by Martins Creek School on Tuesday morning.

J.C. and Mary McCoy chat with Oscar Valdez (right) during the veterans breakfast provided by Martins Creek School on Tuesday morning.

Parade among veterans celebrations planned all over county

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Body     Last year on Veterans Day, a social media post caught Brenda McPherson Mahoney’s attention. It asked why didn’t Murphy have a Veterans Day parade.
Jonathan Ellison (left) and Mike Sheidy (right) were elected to join the Board of Aldermen with Scott Stalcup (middle). Mayor James Reid joined them at Monte Alban on Tuesday night.

Jonathan Ellison (left) and Mike Sheidy (right) were elected to join the Board of Aldermen with Scott Stalcup (middle). Mayor James Reid joined them at Monte Alban on Tuesday night.

Andrews elects two new aldermen

Penny Ray
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Body    The Andrews Board of Aldermen has a new face. 
Needles have been found lately all over Cherokee County.

Needles have been found lately all over Cherokee County.

Heroin back on the rise in the area

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Body     Andrews – Every morning, county recreation employees search for hypodermic needles left behind by drug users who loiter in Valley River Park on Wilhide Street.
Nancy Purser of Andrews enjoys time at home with her mascot and friend, Lou Ella Mae, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Nancy Purser of Andrews enjoys time at home with her mascot and friend, Lou Ella Mae, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

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FIRESIDE CHATS: Purser loves promoting Andrews

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Body     Andrews – Despite what she has done and been a part of, Nancy Purser modestly believes she isn’t as interesting as other people.