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The Pediatric Cancer Treatment Foundation held a drawing for a Strider kid’s bike drawing on Dec. 16 at Farley Insurance Services in Murphy. The winning ticket belonged to Greg Knust of Murphy. The foundation thanks all those who participated, as well the Cherokee Scout for support, and especially the staff at Farley Insurance for hosting this year’s drawing.

The Pediatric Cancer Treatment Foundation held a drawing for a Strider kid’s bike drawing on Dec. 16 at Farley Insurance Services in Murphy. The winning ticket belonged to Greg Knust of Murphy. The foundation thanks all those who participated, as well the Cherokee Scout for support, and especially the staff at Farley Insurance for hosting this year’s drawing.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Body MORGANTON Local’s band takes 2 wins
This home in Ranger was in full festive mode during the weeks before and after Christmas in Cherokee County

This home in Ranger was in full festive mode during the weeks before and after Christmas in Cherokee County

Christmas in lights

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Frigid temps cause record power surge

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Body The TVA, which supplies power to several Appalachian states and serves about 10 million people, ordered the utilities it supplies to begin outages Saturday morning. Murphy Electric Power Board, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp.

VIPER tower to cost $201K

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Body Cherokee County E-911 Director Theresa Creasman told the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 28 that although the final phase of the project is costly, it is necessary to finish a needed communications system that adds up to a $1 million investment.
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County to reform a new DSS board

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Body Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing to receive public input about the board during the regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  David Skirvin on Saxophone earlier this month at the Art Walk in downtown Murphy. 

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  David Skirvin on Saxophone earlier this month at the Art Walk in downtown Murphy. 

Two local kids enjoy performing

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Body Murphy David Skirvin, 10, and sister Macy Skirvin, 11, are rising stars. They were born in Indiana, but today live in Cherokee County.
Cherokee Masonic Lodge 146 in Murphy recently donated $300 to Cherokee County’s Shop with a Cop program to help low-income children have a better Christmas. From left are Roy Dickey, Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac, Ron Ledford and Reggie Pendley.

Cherokee Masonic Lodge 146 in Murphy recently donated $300 to Cherokee County’s Shop with a Cop program to help low-income children have a better Christmas. From left are Roy Dickey, Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac, Ron Ledford and Reggie Pendley.

Masons help cops shop

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Fun and interesting items can always be found at the Murphy Farmers Market, which wrapped up Dec. 3.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Fun and interesting items can always be found at the Murphy Farmers Market, which wrapped up Dec. 3.

Gone to market

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022