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The New Leaf Center, which has been open on U.S. 64 West for the last year, is relocating to 311 Hill St. in Murphy. Some nearby residents have expressed concern. Photo by Penny Ray

The New Leaf Center, which has been open on U.S. 64 West for the last year, is relocating to 311 Hill St. in Murphy. Some nearby residents have expressed concern. Photo by Penny Ray

Suboxone clinic moving into town

Penny Ray
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Body     Murphy – People who struggle with opioid dependence often experience a life-threatening condition while battling withdrawal.
Peggy Noel poses with her large black Chevrolet truck. Photo by Sam Jokich

Peggy Noel poses with her large black Chevrolet truck. Photo by Sam Jokich

Keep on truckin’

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Body The second annual Valley River Truck Jam was held Saturday afternoon in downtown Andrews, one of the few events in western North Carolina and north Georgia that has not been canceled due to the cor
The rat snake, one of the most commonly found snakes in western North Carolina back yards, is non-venomous. Photo by Jodie Owen

The rat snake, one of the most commonly found snakes in western North Carolina back yards, is non-venomous. Photo by Jodie Owen

How to shake a snake at home

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Body     Picture this: You’re walking in the mountains on a nice weekend hike, you come around the corner and there’s a dark-looking stick in the middle of the path in your way.
Murphy Elementary School Principal Dane Rickett shows decals placed on the floors to remind children to maintain 6 feet of distance. Children were told to not walk in the center of the hallway within the yellow stripes. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Murphy Elementary School Principal Dane Rickett shows decals placed on the floors to remind children to maintain 6 feet of distance. Children were told to not walk in the center of the hallway within the yellow stripes. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Students happy to be back in school

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Body     Principal Ruby Cutshaw didn’t sleep a wink Sunday night.
This patriotic float was on display during the 2019 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Murphy. The parade will move to Andrews this year if plans hold.

This patriotic float was on display during the 2019 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Murphy. The parade will move to Andrews this year if plans hold.

‘A Tribute to Veterans’ still on schedule

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Body     Andrews – There’s still one major event that hasn’t been canceled due to the coronavirus, and organizers are staying optimistic the event will go on.
COVID-19 update.

COVID-19 update.

Two outbreaks in one week countywide

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Body     Two outbreaks of the coronavirus were reported over the weekend – one at Murphy Nursing & Rehabilitation in Peachtree, the other at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews.