Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Several folks came out to a basket weaving class Saturday morning at the L&N Depot. The class ran alongside the Murphy Farmers Market and, although it was a cloudy day, the turnout was good for both events.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The N.C. Bluebird Society held their first meeting for far-west members Friday afternoon at Downtown Pizza in Murphy. In attendance were members and prospective members from Andrews, Hayesville and Murphy. The group was founded in 1986 and is based in Raleigh with the goal to preserve and educate people on bluebirds, as well as other cavity nesting birds. A total of 15 people were on hand, including society President Iris Senzig. Details: Visit northcarolinabluebirds
U.S. Geological Survey An interactive map on the USGS website shows the reported area where the 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred Saturday morning.
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Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Local author and columnist Kandy Barnard signs copies of her book The Clan and the Kinsmen: In-laws and Outlaws on May 3 at the Andrews Chamber of Commerce. From left are (seated) Barnard, Iris Plemmons, Marilyn Trull and Barbara El-Khouri.
The Cherokee Scout made a bold attempt to capture an image of “Arty MacMurphy” in the wild but, like so many others, were only able to get something that’s not 100% in focus. However, you can see the real deal from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at The Murphy Art Center downtown.