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The Knotty Girls – Judy Gerber, Liz Baker, Diane Albritton, Karen Iafratto, Donna Bovard, Barb Witt, Kim Ponder, Yvette MacQueen, Cindy Jenkins and Kristy Harris – enjoyed the views and wine tasting at Andrews Brewing Co.

The Knotty Girls – Judy Gerber, Liz Baker, Diane Albritton, Karen Iafratto, Donna Bovard, Barb Witt, Kim Ponder, Yvette MacQueen, Cindy Jenkins and Kristy Harris – enjoyed the views and wine tasting at Andrews Brewing Co.

SCOUTING AROUND: Cancer survivors find adventure, pampering

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Body     Ever since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Kim Ponder wanted to try new things.
James Allen Bass, 21, of Andrews

James Allen Bass, 21, of Andrews

Andrews man faces rape charges

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Body     Andrews – Three investigations lasting more than a year have led to more sexual assault charges against a local man.
Andrews Police Chief Michael Hobgood holds a bag of marijuana seized Thursday.

Andrews Police Chief Michael Hobgood holds a bag of marijuana seized Thursday.

Bust at Andrews business nets guns, pot

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Body     Andrews – A convicted felon was arrested last week after police found guns and marijuana inside an automotive shop in White’s Plaza.
At the Fall into Art festival Friday during the Art Walk, Cathy Mozley tells Debbie and Jerry Cromer of Edisto Beach, S.C., about her ceramic bird houses.

At the Fall into Art festival Friday during the Art Walk, Cathy Mozley tells Debbie and Jerry Cromer of Edisto Beach, S.C., about her ceramic bird houses.

Art Walk gets a chance to shine with no rain

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Body     Murphy – Downtown was packed Friday night with people wandering the sidewalks, shopping in stores, and seeing the variety of talent in the community.
N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin pledges $11 million worth of support to Superintendent Jeana Conley on Friday.

N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin pledges $11 million worth of support to Superintendent Jeana Conley on Friday.

Agencies funded despite state's budget impasse

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Body     Andrews – State Rep. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) visited town lawmakers last week to share an update on the state budget and provide the town with a new flag.
Rep. Darren Jackson, House Democratic Leader, speaks during a news conference with other Democratic House members Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. AP photo

Rep. Darren Jackson, House Democratic Leader, speaks during a news conference with other Democratic House members Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. AP photo

Dems cry 'cowardice' as GOP overrides N.C. budget veto

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Body    Raleigh – Republicans dominating a nearly half-empty North Carolina House chamber used an unexpected vote Wednesday to override Democratic Gov.
Jerry Basinger and Linda Dabbs were happily married in the middle of downtown Murphy on Thursday evening.

Jerry Basinger and Linda Dabbs were happily married in the middle of downtown Murphy on Thursday evening.

Couple ties the knot downtown in 'City of Flowers'

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 30, 2019
Body Murphy – A wedding does not have to be fancy, expensive or planned for years. Sometimes it just takes two folks in love. Jerry Basinger and Linda Cotton Dabbs