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Joy Lynn Hale of Murphy has not let the accident keep her from doing things she enjoys, like gardening and operating Moorehouse Ministries’ food pantry.    Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

Joy Lynn Hale of Murphy has not let the accident keep her from doing things she enjoys, like gardening and operating Moorehouse Ministries’ food pantry. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

A lift let a Cherokee County woman down

Body Murphy – Joy Lynn Hale never gave a second thought to getting on a lift that would raise her up without the need for climbing stairs until Sept. 24, 2005.
Murphy Police Sgt. Adam May and Chief Tim Lominac of the Murphy Police Department chased the Gingerbread Man (Hayden Williamson) around downtown.

Murphy Police Sgt. Adam May and Chief Tim Lominac of the Murphy Police Department chased the Gingerbread Man (Hayden Williamson) around downtown.

Chasing down the Gingerbread Man

Body Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent
Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.

Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.

The great outdoors in Cherokee County

Body Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.
These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.

These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.

For the birds: In and around Cherokee County

Body Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.
From left are Shirley Kephart, Cherokee County Auxiliary president; Bill Battle, Clay County; Frank Fazio, Clay County; Phil Cantley, Clay County Auxiliary president; and Richard Belculfine Cherokee County Auxiliary vice president.

From left are Shirley Kephart, Cherokee County Auxiliary president; Bill Battle, Clay County; Frank Fazio, Clay County; Phil Cantley, Clay County Auxiliary president; and Richard Belculfine Cherokee County Auxiliary vice president.

Clay County Sheriff's Auxiliary donates to its Cherokee County counterpart

Body The Clay County Sheriff’s Auxiliary donated $250 to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Auxiliary.  
Nativity: Remembering the reason for the season.    Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

Nativity: Remembering the reason for the season. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

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Body ANDREWS: Attorney to leave post Town of Andrews Attorney Holly Christy announced her intent to leave the position at the Dec. 11 meeting.