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This Week in Local History for March 25, 2026
Riflemen: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has received a donation of AR-15 rifles from Cherokee Guns in Murphy and owner Doc Wacholz (left).
Law and Order for March 25, 2026
Grand reopening: Narrative Bookstore is moving from Suite C to Suite A of the Mill Building in downtown Murphy. The suite previously hosted Blue Ridge Olive Oil Co.
Quick Reads for March 25, 2026
Tom Spencer invented the card game TrikPlay that is being sold on Amazon. It was an endeavor that included his son Todd. The game took time to bring to fruition, but a few hundred have already been sold.
Hiwassee Dam innovator brings people together with cards
Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent During the pro-green Irish holiday on March 17, this dapperly dressed fellow was spotted walking the walk in downtown Murphy.
St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Murphy
The Unaka Community Development Club and partners look forward to celebrating spring and Easter with the Daffodil Festival on Saturday.
Daffodil Festival coming Saturday to Unaka
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: #12 Empty Bowls
Clay County Fire Chief Brian Henderson (left) takes a phone call as assistant fire chief Chris Denton stands by inside Clay’s Corner in Brasstown, which was damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Fire scorches Clay’s Corner
Sue Lynn Ledford (left) and Jeana Conley react to the decision by the Cherokee County Republican Party Executive Committee to recommend the two to fill vacancies on the board of commissioners Monday night.