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The Singing Christmas Tree will present its 47th annual production this year with three performances scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 9-11, at Murphy First Baptist Church. Details: Call the church, 837-2615.

The Singing Christmas Tree will present its 47th annual production this year with three performances scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 9-11, at Murphy First Baptist Church. Details: Call the church, 837-2615.

47th annual Singing Christmas Tree at Murphy First Baptist

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
Body Murphy – The truth of Jesus Christ will be presented in a unique and beautiful way three consecutive days at the 47th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church of Murph

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Cherokee County student Sydney Payne has been awarded the American Legion’s prestigious Colin Furr Nursing Scholarship, which is worth $1,000. From left are J.D. Baker, American Legion District 25 commander; Payne, recipient of the award; and Bob Strawhecker, commander of American Legion Post 96 in Murphy.

Cherokee County student Sydney Payne has been awarded the American Legion’s prestigious Colin Furr Nursing Scholarship, which is worth $1,000. From left are J.D. Baker, American Legion District 25 commander; Payne, recipient of the award; and Bob Strawhecker, commander of American Legion Post 96 in Murphy.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Body ANDREWS Christmas parade set
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Attendees record the moment as local and state dignitaries pose with a symbolic check on Friday during a groundbreaking ceremony for Valley River Apartments, a 56-unit, low-cost apartment complex that will be built behind Walmart in Murphy.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Attendees record the moment as local and state dignitaries pose with a symbolic check on Friday during a groundbreaking ceremony for Valley River Apartments, a 56-unit, low-cost apartment complex that will be built behind Walmart in Murphy.

Affordable units to help local housting

Randy Foster
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Body Community amenities include a laundry facility, gazebo, covered picnic area with grills, a resident clubhouse, playground and computer stations.