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The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the movie Ghostbusters made an appearance in downtown Murphy during Halloween last year, though Dallas McMillan of Unaka didn’t quite know what to think as he walked by.

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the movie Ghostbusters made an appearance in downtown Murphy during Halloween last year, though Dallas McMillan of Unaka didn’t quite know what to think as he walked by.

Andrews chamber welcomes everyone to Trunk or Treat

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body     Halloween traditions will continue this year, as costumed children gather to collect treats across Cherokee County.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer explains how a driver crashed into the side of his office building on Regal Street. Photo by Penny Ray

Sheriff Derrick Palmer explains how a driver crashed into the side of his office building on Regal Street. Photo by Penny Ray

Driver runs into sheriff’s building

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body     Murphy – Officials must hire a contractor to repair a portion of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office after a man nearly drove through the building last month.

Jail cleared of criminal violations

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body     Murphy – Following a year-long investigation regarding allegations of civil rights violations at the Cherokee County Detention Center, federal authorities determ
Photo by Sam Jokich

Photo by Sam Jokich

Peace on the water

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Body Few people were out and about Saturday at the Hiwassee Dam parking area due to inclement weather, but this image captures what so many people love about Cherokee County.
Authorities test a baggie of sheetrock to determine whether it contains traces of cocaine or heroin.

Authorities test a baggie of sheetrock to determine whether it contains traces of cocaine or heroin.

Police warn of fake drugs scam

Penny Ray
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Body Murphy – Law enforcement officials are warning citizens that some drug dealers are selling sheetrock as either cocaine or heroin.