Local

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.
Noah Shatzer/sports@cherokeescout.com Mainspring Conservation Trust outreach associate Rachel Newcomb helps a pontoon boat of retired firefighters unload the trash they picked up around Hiwassee Lake.

Noah Shatzer/sports@cherokeescout.com Mainspring Conservation Trust outreach associate Rachel Newcomb helps a pontoon boat of retired firefighters unload the trash they picked up around Hiwassee Lake.

Sweeping up success

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Body Hanging Dog - While Saturday’s 23rd annual Big Sweep cleanup event on the waters of Lake Hiwassee looked a little different this year, the event was still a success, with abou