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Sam Jokich of Murphy receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Misty Postell.

Sam Jokich of Murphy receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Misty Postell.

County teachers getting vaccinations early

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Body Murphy – By the end of today, Cherokee County Health Director David Badger hopes to have the first dose in the arm of every teacher who wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
This map provided by Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. shows how many smaller area communities combine to become part of a bigger market.

This map provided by Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. shows how many smaller area communities combine to become part of a bigger market.

Schools partner on career education

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Body Murphy – A partnership ignoring state lines plans to bring more opportunities to students across the region.

Council floating vaccine reward

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Body Murphy – A council member has proposed using taxpayer dollars in the form of paid leave to reward town employees who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Company eyes local freight service

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Body Murphy – Local officials believe they are one step closer to reinvigorating Cherokee County’s economy through use of the Andrews-to-Murphy rail line. 
Residents at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing are expected to receive a colorful bouquet like this on Valentine’s Day thanks to a North Carolina florist’s inspiration.

Residents at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing are expected to receive a colorful bouquet like this on Valentine’s Day thanks to a North Carolina florist’s inspiration.

Floral valentines at nursing home

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Body Peachtree-Victoria Atkinson still remembers visiting the nursing home while she was growing and singing for the residents. Being an empath, she could feel how lonely they were.