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The former National Guard Armory on James A. Mulkey Drive east of Murphy is being converted for use by Cherokee County’s government. Photo by Sam Jokich

The former National Guard Armory on James A. Mulkey Drive east of Murphy is being converted for use by Cherokee County’s government. Photo by Sam Jokich

County moving forward with armory renovations

Penny Ray
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy – Cherokee County officials are moving forward with plans to renovate the former National Guard Armory and sell two buildings downtown.
Tri-County Early College High School plans to have a graduation ceremony May 22.

Tri-County Early College High School plans to have a graduation ceremony May 22.

Graduation plans coming together

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy – The 128 seniors of Murphy High School will have a graduation ceremony that spans across all next week.
Ava Anderson holds up a shirt she received during her retirement party at the Murphy Post Office.

Ava Anderson holds up a shirt she received during her retirement party at the Murphy Post Office.

Postal worker retires after 34 years

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy - One day about 34 years ago, Ava Anderson’s mail carrier, Glenn Roberts, delivered a message that changed the rest of her life.
Shoppers followed directions for social distancing as they shopped at Marketplace Antiques on Saturday, the first full day non-essential businesses could open in the state. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Shoppers followed directions for social distancing as they shopped at Marketplace Antiques on Saturday, the first full day non-essential businesses could open in the state. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Downtown is set to reopen

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Body     Murphy – Downtown was quiet but had hints of activity Saturday afternoon, as non-essential businesses were allowed to reopen.
Adrianna Yonce from Andrews High School graduated from Western Carolina University in 2018. She was looking forward to her graduation for her master’s degree, which was originally scheduled for Friday.

Adrianna Yonce from Andrews High School graduated from Western Carolina University in 2018. She was looking forward to her graduation for her master’s degree, which was originally scheduled for Friday.

Virus shatters local student’s graduation dreams

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Body     Andrews – Friday was going to be Adrianna Yonce’s “big finale.”