Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Parking in downtown Murphy was hard to find on New Year’s Eve, but a study being compiled sheds light on perceived problems and possible solutions.
Courtesy of John Smart Jr. Frederick “Fred” Martin and Elsa Ora Graves’ family is chronicled in the new book Martin Memories.
Murphy Middle School’s Lego Robotics Team includes (from left) Ella Mitchell, Curtis Jordan, Natalie Lowrance, Terrance Cotton, Audrey Meadows, Alexa Hickson, Aleeah McKay, Cayden Prather, Aiden Chavet and Elijah Hardin, with coaches David Decker and Brian Gatti.
Some Cherokee County residents continued their traditions of going all-out with fun and colorful decorations and lights at Christmastime. These local homes were spotted shining brightly in the Murphy and Ranger areas in the days leading up to the annual Dec. 25 holiday.
Crews work through the evening hours installing a roundabout in Downtown Murphy.
Adam Smith
At a recent celebration, Ranger firefighter Geoffrey Wells was awarded for five years of faithful service by Chief Mike Taylor. George Stewart was awarded for 10 years of service but is not shown.
Anngee Quinones-Belian and Donna Duval entertain passersby on Dec. 20 as living mannequins in the window of Marketplace Antiques on Peachtree Street in downtown Murphy.
Dec. 29, 2021 top of the front page, Cherokee Scout