MURPHY
Carolina cruising
The mobile office of U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) – the Carolina Cruiser – will be at the L&N Depot, 4 Railroad St. downtown, from 4-5 p.m. today.
Edwards’ staff will be parked outside with the Carolina Cruiser to meet with constituents and assist with casework. All constituents are invited.
Details: Visit edwards.house.gov.
ANDREWS
Food Truck Friday back
After being rained out in its first attempt to kick off the 2024 season, the fourth annual Food Truck Fridays returns to Hall Memorial Park on First Street downtown this week.
The free event, which is run by the Andrews Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday with food trucks, vendors and live music. Bill Vespasian is scheduled to perform on the Gazebo Stage.
In addition, there will be picnic tables set up in the park as well as and a beer and wine garden. An expanded children’s area will include a bouncy house, plus there will be a “doggie station” to help keep furry friends hydrated and happy.
Details: Call 828-321-3584 or visit visitandrewsnc.com/food-truck-fridays.
ANDREWS
Town gets plan help
Nineteen rural communities from across the state – including Andrews – have been selected to participate in the Commerce Department’s program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and opportunities.
The Rural Community Capacity program also involves Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business and East Carolina University’s Master of Public Administration program. Orientation and on-campus training sessions will start on both campuses Thursday, May 30.
The RC2 program, part of commerce’s broader Rural Transformation
Grant program, provides educational programming, technical assistance and focused guidance to local government staff in rural and distressed communities. Each of the 19 jurisdictions identify representatives to participate in program activities, which include on-campus and virtual classes, community level engagement and targeted training programs.
RC2 campus curriculum includes four core courses that are required by the Department of Commerce and additional targeted courses that are designed by the universities’ faculty. Communities that successfully complete the RC2 campus curriculum and participate in the Commerce rural planning process will then be eligible to apply for Community Implementation Grants offered by the Rural Economic Development Division.
Details: Visit commerce.nc.gov/transform.
MURPHY
On Forks & Corks
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will presents its annual Forks & Corks – Local Savor fundraiser at either 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the historic Hackney Warehouse, 11 Railroad St.
Tickets are available at $30 each, and reservations are required, at the popular event.
Details: Call 828-837-22242 and visit business.cherokeecountychamber.com/events/details/forks-corks-local-savor-2024-39898.
HANGING DOG
Coffee cup with a cop
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will hold its latest Coffee With a Cop from 8-10 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Hanging Dog General Store, 2345 Hanging Dog Road north of Murphy.
Join your neighbors and local law enforcement officers for coffee and conversation. NO agenda nor speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know t he officers in our community.
Details: Call Chief Deputy Justin Jacobs at 828-837-2589, Ext. 1416.
MURPHY
Council gets town budget
The Town of Murphy’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year was submitted to council members on May 7.
A copy is available for public inspection in the office of the clerk to the board of commissioners at Town Hall. The Murphy Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at 5 p.m. or soon thereafter, on Monday, June 3, in the conference room at 5 Wofford St. downtown.
A copy of the proposed budget can also be reviewed at townofmurphync.com. Public comments on the budget can be mailed to P.O. Box 130, Murphy, NC 28906, or emailed to manager@townofmurphync.com.
CORRECTION
An update with a This Week in Local History item on page 6A in the May 8 edition of the Cherokee Scout was inaccurate. Bobby Amjad of Murphy is still operating Yellow Cab in Cherokee County, seven days a week. If you need a ride, give him a call at 828-837-3737. The Scout regrets the error.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public meetings
THIS WEEK
- No public meetings are scheduled this week.
Compiled by Publisher David Brown.