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Tom Benecke shows some of the plants he’s taking care of at his home as the Master Gardeners wait to start projects for the Murphy River Walk and Cherokee County Historical Museum.

Tom Benecke shows some of the plants he’s taking care of at his home as the Master Gardeners wait to start projects for the Murphy River Walk and Cherokee County Historical Museum.

Public garden projects on hold

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Murphy – Tom Benecke is working from home like many people – his work, though, is taking care of more than 100 plants meant for the River Walk and Cherokee Count
Anna James is executive director of HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center in Peachtree, where she continues seeing clients despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Sam Jokich

Anna James is executive director of HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center in Peachtree, where she continues seeing clients despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Sam Jokich

Safe HAVEN for kids

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Peachtree – Child abuse is so prevalent today that every April is set aside to help bring awareness to the growing number of cases nationwide.
Not too many people can say they have a Ferris wheel in their yard, but Merlin Ramsey isn’t your usual person. Murphy Mayor Rick Ramsey called his cousin his “hero.” Photo by Sam Jokich

Not too many people can say they have a Ferris wheel in their yard, but Merlin Ramsey isn’t your usual person. Murphy Mayor Rick Ramsey called his cousin his “hero.” Photo by Sam Jokich

Everyday People of Cherokee County: Merlin Ramsey

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Marble – As I was driving back to Murphy from Andrews on April Fool’s Day, my eye caught something different.
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Virus reaches nursing home

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Body     Andrews – Valley View Care & Rehabilitation Center residents and staff were all tested Monday after one resident came back positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases as of April 20.

COVID-19 cases as of April 20.

Cases continue to increase

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2020
Body     Cherokee County’s total confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to grow as more residents’ tests return positive.
Tommy Rodeck holds a box of Take & Bake pizza, his newest to-go menu item at Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Tommy Rodeck holds a box of Take & Bake pizza, his newest to-go menu item at Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Businesses giving customers DIY options

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Body     As businesses were forced to close their doors to customers last month, some Cherokee County business owners found new and unique ways to continue to serve their customers b
Commissioner Cal Stiles drives a tractor around the former go-kart track near the former Hillbilly Mall in Andrews to commemorate the final lap. Photo by Penny Ray

Commissioner Cal Stiles drives a tractor around the former go-kart track near the former Hillbilly Mall in Andrews to commemorate the final lap. Photo by Penny Ray

Commissioner and wife buy Andrews racetrack property

Penny Ray
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Body     Andrews – The acquisition may become known as the deal of the decade.