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Murphy senior Alyson Palmer smiles as her escort Colton Bryant celebrates her selection as homecoming queen Friday night. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Murphy senior Alyson Palmer smiles as her escort Colton Bryant celebrates her selection as homecoming queen Friday night. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Alyson Palmer named Murphy homecoming queen

Noah Shatzer
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body    Murphy High School's homecoming queen for 2019 is Alyson Palmer.
Jasmine Weaver plants a flag in remembrance of victims who died as a result of domestic violence. In rear wearing orange are Jessica Vernon, Stacy Van Buskirk, Lilli Johnson and Allana Johnson (from left).

Jasmine Weaver plants a flag in remembrance of victims who died as a result of domestic violence. In rear wearing orange are Jessica Vernon, Stacy Van Buskirk, Lilli Johnson and Allana Johnson (from left).

Reach shatters silence of domestic violence

Penny Ray
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body     Murphy – Cherokee County citizens gathered to remember North Carolina residents who died due to domestic violence in the last year.
Cherokee County officials say aircraft have been returning to Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews since Gaylund Trull has been operating the facility.

Cherokee County officials say aircraft have been returning to Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews since Gaylund Trull has been operating the facility.

County approves 5-year airport lease

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body     Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday night to proceed with a five-year lease to extend Gaylord Trull’s management of Western Carolin
Janelle Warren, Maureen Ripper, Cynthia Gonzalez, Gayle Cowdin and Joanna Marren put the finishing touches on the "Quilts!" exhibit at the Murphy Art Center downtown.

Janelle Warren, Maureen Ripper, Cynthia Gonzalez, Gayle Cowdin and Joanna Marren put the finishing touches on the "Quilts!" exhibit at the Murphy Art Center downtown.

SCOUTING AROUND: MAC opens fiber art exhibit

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body     Murphy – The newest art exhibit wraps visitors in a traditional art form done in a more striking, colorful way.
7-year-old Jemmabelle Hill and her mother, Kristina Hill (right), sell Stumpkins at Art Walk. Photo by Penny Ray

7-year-old Jemmabelle Hill and her mother, Kristina Hill (right), sell Stumpkins at Art Walk. Photo by Penny Ray

Children's creations shine at Art Walk

Penny Ray
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body     Murphy – The 7-year-old relative of a local dignitary displayed her entrepreneurial spirit Friday evening during the monthly Art Walk.
With the Mayor’s Choice-winning truck behind them, Braylen Guffie, 8, and Kip Beaver, 5, play with toy cars Saturday during Andrews Cruise Night for the Kids.

With the Mayor’s Choice-winning truck behind them, Braylen Guffie, 8, and Kip Beaver, 5, play with toy cars Saturday during Andrews Cruise Night for the Kids.

Tradition returns to Cruise Night for the Kids

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body     Andrews – More than 1,000 people came out to see 115 cars Saturday during Andrews Cruise Night for the Kids.