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4 Murphy residents charged in drug bust

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Body Hayesville – Clay County sheriff’s Investigator Nick Queen and Sgt. Tyler Faggard were conducting surveillance of a residence at 17 Byron Road in Young Harris, Ga., on Feb.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Kyndra West was celebrated for her hard work in learning 76 new skills last year during the Feb. 1 Ladies Homestead Gathering in Murphy. The challenge encouraged learning 52 new skills during the year, which West far surpassed.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Kyndra West was celebrated for her hard work in learning 76 new skills last year during the Feb. 1 Ladies Homestead Gathering in Murphy. The challenge encouraged learning 52 new skills during the year, which West far surpassed.

Group facilitates friendships, empowers women 

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Body Murphy – What started out as a desire to teach 22 women some homesteading skills at Cyndi Ball’s home in 2011 has grown to 42 chapters around the country.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Instructor Amy Nance Nelson, a registered nurse, taught folks CPR and techniques on how to stop serious bleeding at the Peachtree Community Center on Saturday morning.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Instructor Amy Nance Nelson, a registered nurse, taught folks CPR and techniques on how to stop serious bleeding at the Peachtree Community Center on Saturday morning.

‘Stop the Bleed:’ Your neighbor may benefit

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Body Peachtree – What would you do if your neighbor suffered an injury that caused a life-threatening bleed?

Grateful for area’s political debates

David Brown
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Body Since Republicans have dominated local politics since 2010, it would be easy for party members to simply get together, pick a candidate and watch as they took office with minimal opposition.
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Beyond River Walk

Randy Foster
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Body Murphy – The town has received a $24,000 planning grant to come up with ideas for a “Valley River Heritage Trail” that some see connecting Murphy’s River Walk and Andrews, along wi