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Folks created all manner of devices to launch pumpkins into the air at the annual Punkin Chunkin Festival in Brasstown. Photos by Noah Shatzer

Folks created all manner of devices to launch pumpkins into the air at the annual Punkin Chunkin Festival in Brasstown. Photos by Noah Shatzer

Punkins chunked yet again at popular local festival

Lorrie Ross
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Brasstown – Despite cool temperatures and intermittent rain, several hundred people converged on Settawig Road to watch pumpkins fly Saturday.
Murphy coach David Gentry is No. 1 alone as North Carolina’s all-time wins leader after defeating Swain County on Friday night.

Murphy coach David Gentry is No. 1 alone as North Carolina’s all-time wins leader after defeating Swain County on Friday night.

Gentry cements himself as North Carolina's top Dog

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Bryson City – David Gentry didn’t start coaching football setting out to break any records. He just set out to win football games.
Avery Gibson instructs her Murphy High School students before beginning a lab experiment in her science class. Gibson has been named Cherokee County’s Teacher of the Year for 2019.

Avery Gibson instructs her Murphy High School students before beginning a lab experiment in her science class. Gibson has been named Cherokee County’s Teacher of the Year for 2019.

Murphy High's Gibson named county's teacher of the year

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Murphy – Avery Gibson is not only teaching students about science, but she also is showing them you can come home again.

Officials want safer sidewalks

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Andrews – Lawmakers are cracking down on bicyclists and skateboarders who travel on sidewalks in the central and highway business districts, which includes the h
Murphy High School varsity cheerleaders perform the 2020 Census “Count Everyone” song during the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 19.

Murphy High School varsity cheerleaders perform the 2020 Census “Count Everyone” song during the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 19.

Census training begins in Cherokee County

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Andrews – According to the Census Bureau, 384 Cherokee County census taker applicants are required to achieve a complete and accurate 2020 survey.