Third-graders from Peachtree Elementary School participated in the Read Across America kickoff event on Feb. 27 at Murphy City Hall, where author Randy Mazie read his book of poetry as children immersed themselves in his stories.

Colton Lambert portrays “The Man in Black,” American country music legend Johnny Cash.

New Patrol Division leader: Capt. Sean Myers (right, with Sheriff Chris Wood at left) has served with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for nine years.

Toys for Tots thank you luncheon: A roomful of local folks gathered Feb. 28 at Legend’s Steakhouse in downtown Murphy for a well-deserved pat on the back.

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For her master’s degree capstone project in December, new head librarian Erika Gibby plans to implement a free Library of Things in the Murphy Public Library.

Angela Bollo-Higgins (from left), regional director of community engagement Crossnore Communities for Children, is shown with daughters from the Ruth Davidson and the Old Unicoi Trail DAR Chapters during the Crossnore Open House on Feb. 24.