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Photo by Samantha Sinclair: Jewelry artisan Cindy Fife talks about her artwork to passers-by at Art Walk Friday nigh.

Photo by Samantha Sinclair: Jewelry artisan Cindy Fife talks about her artwork to passers-by at Art Walk Friday nigh.

8 new artists make debuts

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Body Murphy – About 35 artists filled the downtown sidewalks Friday night for a busy October Art Walk.
Melissa and Matt Reschke are donating 20 percent of October admission fees at Shaka Alpaca Farm in Murphy to local breast cancer support organizations. Melissa is a survivor of the disease.

Melissa and Matt Reschke are donating 20 percent of October admission fees at Shaka Alpaca Farm in Murphy to local breast cancer support organizations. Melissa is a survivor of the disease.

Couple giving back to others

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Body Murphy Melissa Reschke had a spot on her upper right breast that itched. She was due for a mammogram, and one was ordered.
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Dawn Ciokan, events coordinator for Century Care Management, prepares the reception desk in the lobby at the new Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing facility.

Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Dawn Ciokan, events coordinator for Century Care Management, prepares the reception desk in the lobby at the new Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing facility.

New nursing home almost ready for opening

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Body Walking into the new Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing building is like stepping into a luxury hotel.