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Photos by Sarah Fish/Contributing Photographer  These two abandoned guinea pigs, Coffee and Kramer, would like to have a place to call home. 

Photos by Sarah Fish/Contributing Photographer  These two abandoned guinea pigs, Coffee and Kramer, would like to have a place to call home. 

From the side of the road to safety

Body Marble – Everything should have a home. Sarah Fish has a real soft spot for animals, particularly those needing rescue.
The Murphy U.S. Forest Service headquarters for the Tusquitee District of the Nantahala National Forest. Bob Vance/Contributed photo

The Murphy U.S. Forest Service headquarters for the Tusquitee District of the Nantahala National Forest. Bob Vance/Contributed photo

Column: Tusquitee district was where the water dogs laughed

Body When one comes into our hometown, there are indicators that tell the location such as highway numbers, a “Welcome to North Carolina” sign, “Murphy City Limits” on steel post, maybe even 35.0876° N,

Arrest report for Aug. 2, 2023

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from July 23-29, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.