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Leslynn Jones, a veterans employment representative with the N.C. Works Career Center in Murphy, talks about jobs in Cherokee County.

Leslynn Jones, a veterans employment representative with the N.C. Works Career Center in Murphy, talks about jobs in Cherokee County.

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Workers needed to fill 230 local openings

Penny Ray
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Body     Murphy – As of the Cherokee Scout’s press time Tuesday, there are 230 job openings in Cherokee County representing at least 1,360 positions that employers need f
Murphy Electric Power Board employees (from left) John Hall, Chris Raper and Justin Coker, along with President Larry Kernea, accept a certificate of appreciation Thursday for their efforts in working on the playground at Murphy Elementary School.

Murphy Electric Power Board employees (from left) John Hall, Chris Raper and Justin Coker, along with President Larry Kernea, accept a certificate of appreciation Thursday for their efforts in working on the playground at Murphy Elementary School.

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Murphy Power Board thanked for work at elementary school

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Body     Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Education began its annual tour of schools for its meetings last week, and the first stop  Thursday night brought them
Rachael Linton Ritchie holds her award-winning sliced hot peppers in vinegar at the N.C. Mountain Fair. Photo courtesy of Rachel Linton Ritchie

Rachael Linton Ritchie holds her award-winning sliced hot peppers in vinegar at the N.C. Mountain Fair. Photo courtesy of Rachel Linton Ritchie

SCOUTING AROUND: Locals among best at Mountain State Fair

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Body     Several local ladies earned bragging rights as what they created were determined to be among the best in the mountains at the N.C. Mountain State Fair from Sept. 6-15.
Victoria Stiles as Wicked Fairy, Brianna Rickett as Wicked Witch, Grace Allen as Wicked Queen and Ann Williams as Wicked Stepmother try to convince Fairy Godmother, played by Angela Stiles, to help them stop Snow White’s wedding during Wicked is as Wicked Does.

Victoria Stiles as Wicked Fairy, Brianna Rickett as Wicked Witch, Grace Allen as Wicked Queen and Ann Williams as Wicked Stepmother try to convince Fairy Godmother, played by Angela Stiles, to help them stop Snow White’s wedding during Wicked is as Wicked Does.

Tales twisted in upcoming Valleytown show

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Body     Andrews – In fairy tales, not everyone lives happily ever after.
Tom Lattin shows local kids how to operate the Re/Max balloon in a demonstration Monday morning. Photo by Autumn Ritz

Tom Lattin shows local kids how to operate the Re/Max balloon in a demonstration Monday morning. Photo by Autumn Ritz

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School kids learn about balloon flight

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Body     Martins Creek – A presentation full of hot air entertained Martins Creek and Peachtree students Monday morning.