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As Cherokee County Board of Education Chairman Jeff Tatham watches the screen, Superintendent Jeana Conley is assisted by chief technology innovation officer John Parker in getting the Zoom videoconference feed back up Thursday night. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

As Cherokee County Board of Education Chairman Jeff Tatham watches the screen, Superintendent Jeana Conley is assisted by chief technology innovation officer John Parker in getting the Zoom videoconference feed back up Thursday night. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Schools closed for year

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Body     Murphy – Although school buildings are closed for the remainder of the school year, class is still session in homes – and, in some cases, parking lots – across C
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Locals cautious with good news

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Body     Murphy – While Cherokee County has seen a total of 23 cases of COVID-19 since mid-March, it has also seen 17 recoveries, with many patients only experiencing mil
Before the state’s Stay-at-Home Order was enacted last month, downtown Murphy was filled with vehicles on a daily basis. The traffic flow is going to change. Phot by Sam Jokich

Before the state’s Stay-at-Home Order was enacted last month, downtown Murphy was filled with vehicles on a daily basis. The traffic flow is going to change. Phot by Sam Jokich

Return of the roundabout

Penny Ray
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Body     Murphy - History often repeats itself. State and local officials are having discussions about transforming the four-way intersection in the middle of downto
COVID-19 cases as of April 25.

COVID-19 cases as of April 25.

COVID-19 cases increase over 20

News Staff
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Body     Murphy – A resident who was not experiencing symptoms tested positive for COVID-19, the Cherokee County Health Department announced Saturday evening.

Project builds new homes in Andrews

Penny Ray
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Andrews – Construction has begun on a new housing project aimed at attracting homebuyers who want maintenance-free living in a rural community.
Cherokee County Emergency Management Services has 51 paramedics on staff serving the public.

Cherokee County Emergency Management Services has 51 paramedics on staff serving the public.

Quarantined paramedics receive emergency sick pay

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Murphy – Shortly after the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners’ temporary emergency sick leave policy went into effect, it was tested when four paramedics had
The main entryway into Andrews on Main Street is open again after it was closed for a time in an effort to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Photo by Sam Jokich

The main entryway into Andrews on Main Street is open again after it was closed for a time in an effort to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Photo by Sam Jokich

Andrews mayor removes barricades to downtown

Penny Ray
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Andrews – The number of motorists ticketed for driving down the wrong side of the street could have been substantial.
Virginia Cox celebrates a past birthday with her son, Jerry. She turns 100 on Saturday and plans to “just keep on keeping on.”

Virginia Cox celebrates a past birthday with her son, Jerry. She turns 100 on Saturday and plans to “just keep on keeping on.”

Cox recalls 100 years of enjoying life

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Andrews - Virginia Cox doesn’t feel like she’s 100 years old.