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Board OKs tax hike to improve county pay

Randy Foster
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Body MURPHY – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a property tax increase that will cost property owners an additional $10 per year per $100,000 in assessed value to address pay issues a
State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) met with mayors and town board members from Maggie Valley, Clyde and Murphy (Mayor Tim Radford is at Corbin's right, third from left) to discuss local priorities and community needs.

State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) met with mayors and town board members from Maggie Valley, Clyde and Murphy (Mayor Tim Radford is at Corbin's right, third from left) to discuss local priorities and community needs.

Murphy mayor to help lead state mayor association

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Body MURPHY – Mayor Tim Radford was elected Vice President of the N.C. Mayors Association, putting him first in line to become the next president of the group.
A ceremonial flag raising honored Alan Andrews who was born in London.

A ceremonial flag raising honored Alan Andrews who was born in London.

Beloved fire chief had many friends

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Body MURPHY – It was a long procession from Ivie Funeral Home on May 8, to the Peachtree Fire and Rescue Department after the funeral service of Alan Edward Andrews.
Angel Owens delivers remarks to the audience after accepting an appointment to be Cherokee County Schools' next superintendent.

Angel Owens delivers remarks to the audience after accepting an appointment to be Cherokee County Schools' next superintendent.

School board picks new superintendent

Randy Foster
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body The Cherokee County Board of Education selected Angel Owens as the school system’s new superintendent, replacing Dr. Keevin Woody, whose contract was not renewed.