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Storm rages through tri-state area

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Body     The tri-state area was hit with a massive storm Saturday that blocked roads with fallen trees and power lines, creating power outages for 14,000 Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Memb
During the Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center in December, Sallie Sompayrac watches Emily Barnes plays air hockey with her Little. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

During the Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center in December, Sallie Sompayrac watches Emily Barnes plays air hockey with her Little. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Mentoring builds relationships

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Body     Peachtree - Sallie Sompayrac and Emily Barnes were one of the first matches for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County nearly 10 years ago.
Andrews Mayor James Reid, Andrews Alderman Jonathan Ellison and Tim Radford from WKRK competed in the womanless beauty pageant, which was won by 20-year-old Paris Annas (wearing the green/yellow wig). Photo by Penny Ray

Andrews Mayor James Reid, Andrews Alderman Jonathan Ellison and Tim Radford from WKRK competed in the womanless beauty pageant, which was won by 20-year-old Paris Annas (wearing the green/yellow wig). Photo by Penny Ray

Ringing in cold new year with hot fun

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Body     Andrews – You could see each wrestler’s breath as they talked, but the cold weather didn’t stop them from producing an outdoor show to bring in the new year.
Greg and Beth Fidler of Warne enjoy celebrating at The Crown Brasstown as Andrea Garmon mixes drinks. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Greg and Beth Fidler of Warne enjoy celebrating at The Crown Brasstown as Andrea Garmon mixes drinks. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

New Year’s celebration takes on a classic theme

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Body     Brasstown - Overlooking the location of a former New Year’s Eve celebration, The Crown welcomed the new year with a century-old theme.
The former Andrews Garden Club headquarters was purchased by Betty Jane Grieco in December. It is expected to become a new business that fits with the chamber’s theme of raft, hike, fish, bike. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The former Andrews Garden Club headquarters was purchased by Betty Jane Grieco in December. It is expected to become a new business that fits with the chamber’s theme of raft, hike, fish, bike. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

New Year ringing in new businesses

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Body     Murphy – Mayor Rick Ramsey does not want to see his town become another Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Bishop Peter Jugis, head of the Cathoilc Diocese of Charlotte, announced Dec. 29 that he was releasing the results of a year-long review of the diocese’s historical files to compile a comprehensive list of clergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse since 1972.

Bishop Peter Jugis, head of the Cathoilc Diocese of Charlotte, announced Dec. 29 that he was releasing the results of a year-long review of the diocese’s historical files to compile a comprehensive list of clergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse since 1972.

Ex-Murphy priest one of accused clergymen

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Body     Charlotte – The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has published a list of 14 clergy who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse in western North Carolina si
Cherokee County and state officials examine the structural integrity of Tanglewood Dam in Murphy last week. Photo by Penny Ray

Cherokee County and state officials examine the structural integrity of Tanglewood Dam in Murphy last week. Photo by Penny Ray

Rainfall sparks concerns over dam

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Body     Murphy – A local citizen’s concern for residents downstream from Tanglewood Lake reignited a years-long debate regarding the structural integrity of its dam.
In 2016, Bruce Turner used his SilverSneakers membership to work out at the former Hiwassee Valley Pool & Wellness Center in Murphy.

In 2016, Bruce Turner used his SilverSneakers membership to work out at the former Hiwassee Valley Pool & Wellness Center in Murphy.

Gym changes SilverSneakers access

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, January 3, 2020
Body     Murphy – For the last four years, Jim Kennon would visit the gym a few times a week through a membership under the SilverSneakers program provided by his Medicar