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Betsy Henn Bailey’s whimsical paintings show how she sees the world and herself. One of her paintings in the “Betsy & Friends” exhibit shows herself with one of her friends, Lois Yeager, who often uses cats and critters in her works, Cherokee County Arts Council Director David Vowell explained. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Betsy Henn Bailey’s whimsical paintings show how she sees the world and herself. One of her paintings in the “Betsy & Friends” exhibit shows herself with one of her friends, Lois Yeager, who often uses cats and critters in her works, Cherokee County Arts Council Director David Vowell explained. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Art exhibits return with local friends

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Body     Murphy – As places begin to open back up, Cherokee County Arts Council Director David Vowell wanted to do things that helped people reconnect with the community.
As Emily Mills and Te’Lor Allen stand beside him on the stage, Jake Reed addresses the crowd gathered near the Cherokee County Courthouse during the protest they organized Thursday. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

As Emily Mills and Te’Lor Allen stand beside him on the stage, Jake Reed addresses the crowd gathered near the Cherokee County Courthouse during the protest they organized Thursday. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Friends hope protest sparks conversations

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Body     Murphy - Te’Lor Allen was born and raised in Murphy. She loves Murphy. Because of her love for the town, she wants to be a drive for positive change.
Produce boxes are lined up at the Unaka Community Center on May 21 to be distributed by local volunteers.

Produce boxes are lined up at the Unaka Community Center on May 21 to be distributed by local volunteers.

USDA program brings food to local families

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Body     Unaka – Fresh produce is arriving at the Unaka Community Center and other community centers across the region thanks to the Farmers to Families program and commu
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2 seek seat in Congress

Penny Ray
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Body     The runoff election to determine the Republican Party candidate for the 11th Congressional District seat will take place Tuesday, June 23.
Organizers Jake Reed, Emily Mills, and Te’Lor Allen of Murphy lead marchers down Peachtree Street on Thursday night to send a peaceful message that all races deserve to be treated equally in America. Photo by Sam Jokich

Organizers Jake Reed, Emily Mills, and Te’Lor Allen of Murphy lead marchers down Peachtree Street on Thursday night to send a peaceful message that all races deserve to be treated equally in America. Photo by Sam Jokich

Rallying against racism

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Body     Murphy – Hundreds of people gathered downtown Thursday night to peacefully protest and spread the message that black lives matter.
U.S. Air Force veteran Mark Narcowitz leads the procession of 22 Hump walkers down Peachtree Street in Murphy on the morning of May 23. Photo by Noah Shatzer

U.S. Air Force veteran Mark Narcowitz leads the procession of 22 Hump walkers down Peachtree Street in Murphy on the morning of May 23. Photo by Noah Shatzer

22 Hump remembers vets

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Body     Murphy – Warriors Veteran Outreach founder Dan’o Miller said for years, he has been praying for rain on the day the organization conducts its annual 22 Hump.