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Murphy hopes to put on another spectacular fireworks display this year, like the one that took place at Konehete Park in 2017.

Murphy hopes to put on another spectacular fireworks display this year, like the one that took place at Konehete Park in 2017.

Murphy fireworks a go on Fourth of July

Penny Ray
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Body     Fireworks have been a Fourth of July tradition dating back to the 18th century, when Philadelphia hosted the first organized celebration of Independence Day in 1777.
Hiwassee Dam High School graduation

Hiwassee Dam High School graduation

Graduating in style

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Body The coronavirus may keep people from getting together in large groups, but Cherokee County high schools still held special graduation ceremonies for seniors over the last week.
Grace Hill (left) and Alyson Palmer are the top two students at Murphy High School for the 2019-20 year. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Grace Hill (left) and Alyson Palmer are the top two students at Murphy High School for the 2019-20 year. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Top 2 students will miss time as Bulldogs

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Body     Murphy – In high schools across the country, students have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of athletics teams, clubs and other organizations.
Local resident Loy Williamson has written a detailed account of the history of schools in the Hiwassee Dam area.

Local resident Loy Williamson has written a detailed account of the history of schools in the Hiwassee Dam area.

Book recalls Hiwassee Dam schools

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Body     Hiwassee Dam - Loy Williamson has built a lot of computers over the years, but he’s still learning a lot about how to use them while in retirement.
Frank Colontonio was happy to be able to open the indoor and outdoor dining areas at Granieri’s Italian Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Andrews starting Friday night. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Frank Colontonio was happy to be able to open the indoor and outdoor dining areas at Granieri’s Italian Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Andrews starting Friday night. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Restaurants adjust under state Phase 2 guidelines

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Body     Andrews – On Thursday morning, Frank Colontonio was looking forward to opening the dining room and patio space at Granieri’s Italian Restaurant on Friday night,
Cherokee County Board of Education members Joey Shore, Arnold Mathews, Dr. Jeff Martin and Chairman Jeff Martin (from left) listen to a comment from a call during the May 20 public hearing at Murphy High School. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Cherokee County Board of Education members Joey Shore, Arnold Mathews, Dr. Jeff Martin and Chairman Jeff Martin (from left) listen to a comment from a call during the May 20 public hearing at Murphy High School. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Opinions vary on school consolidation plan

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Body     Murphy – One thing was certain after the May 20 public hearing on a long-range plan to consolidate schools – the Cherokee County Board of Education has a difficu

Official: Defy state shutdown

Penny Ray
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Body     Murphy – At the Cherokee County Republican Party meeting Thursday, Commissioner Dan Eichenbaum urged local business owners to stand up in defiance of Gov.