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Murphy Power Board has offered to purchase the property next to a building they already own on Hill Street to help keep crews isolated during the panemic. General Manager Larry Kernea said the utility will help those renting space. Photo by David Brown

Murphy Power Board has offered to purchase the property next to a building they already own on Hill Street to help keep crews isolated during the panemic. General Manager Larry Kernea said the utility will help those renting space. Photo by David Brown

Power board looks to expand

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Murphy – Murphy Electric Power Board has offered to purchase property adjacent to property it already owns on Hill Street.
Health specialist Joyce Young and Head Start center director Sharon Palmer show how the Zono Cabinet works at Hilltop Head Start in Andrews. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Health specialist Joyce Young and Head Start center director Sharon Palmer show how the Zono Cabinet works at Hilltop Head Start in Andrews. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Head Start ready to keep children safe from virus

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Andrews – Parents have one less concern when local Head Start day-care programs resume.
The Andrews Public Library is in the heart of the community at 871 Main St. downtown, although it is curbside pickup only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Andrews Public Library is in the heart of the community at 871 Main St. downtown, although it is curbside pickup only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrews library hours to change

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Andrews – When the town’s library reopens to the public, its hours will be reduced.
From left are state Rep. Kevin Corbin, Alan Andrews, Grape Creek Fire Chief Joe Lanphere, Rachel Lay, Commissioner Mike Causey and N.C. Firefighter Association financial director Dean Coward. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

From left are state Rep. Kevin Corbin, Alan Andrews, Grape Creek Fire Chief Joe Lanphere, Rachel Lay, Commissioner Mike Causey and N.C. Firefighter Association financial director Dean Coward. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

$10K to fight fires

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Grape Creek – Two local volunteer fire departments received $5,000 each on June 30 to help purchase new equipment.
As crafts wait in the Keith House to be packed for delivery, Executive Director Jerry Jackson shows a blue felt bear donated to the Hearts at Work project that will remain on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus as a protector. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

As crafts wait in the Keith House to be packed for delivery, Executive Director Jerry Jackson shows a blue felt bear donated to the Hearts at Work project that will remain on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus as a protector. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Folk school delivers for essential workers

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Brasstown – John C. Campbell Folk School is showing its gratitude for essential workers by gifting them heart-shaped crafts.
Former chief Michael Hobgood holds a bag of marijuana seized during an arrest last year. He resigned from the Andrews Police Department on July 6.

Former chief Michael Hobgood holds a bag of marijuana seized during an arrest last year. He resigned from the Andrews Police Department on July 6.

Andrews police chief resigns

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Body     Andrews – The political climate in town has created an atmosphere of micromanagement that leads to continued turnover at several key personnel positions, includi