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While volunteering with a minibike program in Asheville, local resident Robert Trigueros saw the successes of the program in children like Preston.

While volunteering with a minibike program in Asheville, local resident Robert Trigueros saw the successes of the program in children like Preston.

Minibike program coming this spring

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body     Murphy - Ever since he moved here about six years ago, Robert Trigueros wanted to bring to the tri-state area a minibike program, like the one he supported and v
On the wall at FernCrest Winery in Andrews, Jan Olson (reflected) has framed photos that show the building’s past. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

On the wall at FernCrest Winery in Andrews, Jan Olson (reflected) has framed photos that show the building’s past. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

County’s businesses boom over decade

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body     Over the last decade across Cherokee County, the biggest economic change arrived with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ opening Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Ho
Highways N Hedges

Highways N Hedges

Ministry working to overcome odds

Penny Ray
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body     Andrews – A local ministry aimed at helping those who struggle with substance abuse finds itself locked in a battle to overcome the stigma that accompanies addic
Vagrants used charcoal and paper to create makeshift burn stations throughout the former Hillbilly Mall, which may have started a fire in the building off U.S. 19/74 in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

Vagrants used charcoal and paper to create makeshift burn stations throughout the former Hillbilly Mall, which may have started a fire in the building off U.S. 19/74 in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

Fire destroys part of Hillbilly Mall

Penny Ray
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body Andrews – Sadly, this will likely happen again. A fire ignited inside the former Hillbilly Mall on Dec. 23, destroying at least one building. The blaze also damaged the structural integrity of the main building, which will need a new ...
Tri-County Early College High School students Marie Townson and Jade Stiles carry bags of toys they gathered for a family during Toys for Tots distribution Dec. 13. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Tri-County Early College High School students Marie Townson and Jade Stiles carry bags of toys they gathered for a family during Toys for Tots distribution Dec. 13. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Toys for Tots providing smiles for 1,000 kids

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, December 27, 2019
Body     Peachtree – As timid parents walked in, cheerful volunteers greeted them and directed them where to go.
Isabelle Gladson (left) listens as Laura Misner of the College Foundation of North Carolina presents her with the Victor E. Bell Jr. Scholarship. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Isabelle Gladson (left) listens as Laura Misner of the College Foundation of North Carolina presents her with the Victor E. Bell Jr. Scholarship. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Middle-schooler awarded special college scholarship

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Body     Ranger – Isabelle Gladson, a seventh-grade student at Ranger Elementary/Middle School, was named one of 15 recipients across the state of the Victor E. Bell Jr.
Murphy Middle School student Trenton Russell reaches for a package in Blindfold Musical Chairs. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Murphy Middle School student Trenton Russell reaches for a package in Blindfold Musical Chairs. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Middle school plays reindeer games

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Body     Murphy - The middle school’s gym was full of music and laughter on Dec.