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The historic building at 53 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy is getting a facelift thanks to a state initiative.

The historic building at 53 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy is getting a facelift thanks to a state initiative.

Murphy & Mainstreet collaborate on design

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body Murphy – Mainstreet Murphy, a department of the Town of Murphy, has announced the successful completion of its inaugural collaboration with the UNC Greensboro Mainstreet Fellows pr
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Folks came out to support a fundraiser at First United Methodist Church of Murphy that was put on Nov. 11 by the Cherokee County United Methodist Men’s Fellowship. The annual all-you-can-eat chili supper raised money for several local organizations.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Folks came out to support a fundraiser at First United Methodist Church of Murphy that was put on Nov. 11 by the Cherokee County United Methodist Men’s Fellowship. The annual all-you-can-eat chili supper raised money for several local organizations.

Fundraiser tastes good and raises money for ministries

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body Murphy – The Cherokee County United Methodist Men’s Fellowship held a chili supper fundraiser on Nov. 11 that brought folks out to help a good cause.
U.S. Forest Service map of the Collett Creek Fire as of the morning of Nov. 17.

U.S. Forest Service map of the Collett Creek Fire as of the morning of Nov. 17.

Collett Ridge Fire 80% contained but still smoky

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
Body ANDREWS – Firefighters are scaling back as the Collett Ridge Fire is 80 percent contained but still putting out a significant amount of smoke from smoldering hot spots.
Dennis E. Murphy and Glenda Murphy Sanders show the World War II medals belonging to their father, Riley Murphy. The medals were discovered at a thrift sale and, with the support of the Union County Historical Society and the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter with Daughters of the American Revolution, they were returned to the family.

Dennis E. Murphy and Glenda Murphy Sanders show the World War II medals belonging to their father, Riley Murphy. The medals were discovered at a thrift sale and, with the support of the Union County Historical Society and the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter with Daughters of the American Revolution, they were returned to the family.

Reunited for Veterans Day

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Body Blairsville, Ga. – It was during a routine visit to the Union County Historical Society when society staff shared a recent donation with a Daughter, Old Unicoi Trail Chapter, Daugh

Local hotel feeds firefighters

Nicole Wright
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Body Andrews – The Quality Inn, just off of U.S. 19/74, sponsored a meal provided by Frankie’s Dog House for everyone fighting the Collett Ridge Fire on Friday.
N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Robertson investigates the mangled remains of a 2019 Ford F150 after it crashed Nov. 6 on Cherry Road in Hayesville.

N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Robertson investigates the mangled remains of a 2019 Ford F150 after it crashed Nov. 6 on Cherry Road in Hayesville.

Law & Order

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Body ANDREWS Clayton has hearing set

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 5-11, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.