Tamara Phillips/Contributing Photographer Fall in Murphy can’t be missed, as many local homeowners and businesses celebrate the season with colorful decorations.
Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Above: A heavy-lift helicopter prepares to drop water from a bucket on a hot spot in the Collett Ridge Fire east of Pisgah Road on Thursday. At right: Smoke from the fire shrouds the morning sun off of Junaluska Road on Sunday. Full page of photos, 9A.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Despite serving on active duty in Fort Benning, Ga., Ray Blackwell surprised his fifth-grade daughter, Kylie, for breakfast Thursday at Andrews Elementary School.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Four Square Community Action held its first fundraiser to help local residents in Andrews United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center on Saturday. Left: Michelle Updike and Sue Lynn Ledford (from left). Middle: Jon and Kristina. Right: Ronnie Ledford and his six-string friend.
Barbara Cooper/Contributing Photographer Members of Calvary Chapel Church in Murphy gave their time, energy and gifts to prepare Christmas boxes that will be sent out to children around the world.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Who doesn’t enjoy a good car show? That even includes the Grinch, who was spotted several times smiling at all the automobile beauties during past Christmas on Main Street festivals in downtown Andrews.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Join hosts Holly Days and Merry Mint for North Pole’s Got Talent in the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center this weekend.
Progression map of Collett Ridge Fire, October 23 - Nov. 12, 2023.