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Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Students from Florida were happy to help with a variety of projects for the Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House homeless shelter in downtown Murphy. Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville coordinated the effort between the group and shelter staff.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Students from Florida were happy to help with a variety of projects for the Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House homeless shelter in downtown Murphy. Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville coordinated the effort between the group and shelter staff.

Out-of-state youth help area homeless shelter

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Body Murphy – Young folks from Florida traveled many miles before landing in Murphy ready to help with some much-needed local projects.
A display shows items seized during the March 25 drug raid that resulted in the arrest of Elizabeth N. Pulaski

A display shows items seized during the March 25 drug raid that resulted in the arrest of Elizabeth N. Pulaski

4-month inquiry results in drug arrest

Randy Foster
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Body Murphy – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office concluded a four-month investigation into local drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of 47-year-old local resident Elizabeth N.
Sunday was N.C. Pint Day, while National Beer Day was Monday. This is the artwork featured on this year’s glasses.

Sunday was N.C. Pint Day, while National Beer Day was Monday. This is the artwork featured on this year’s glasses.

Hop into spring with craft brews

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Body Murphy – Ahead of National Beer Day on Monday, and as a kickoff to the month-long “Hop into Spring” celebration of all the hoppiness found in North Carolina craft beers, Sunday was
Photos by Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent The opening day ceremony Saturday morning brought all the players from different teams and communities to celebrate playing a game that brings them together.

Photos by Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent The opening day ceremony Saturday morning brought all the players from different teams and communities to celebrate playing a game that brings them together.

Blue Ridge Mountains Little League

Aiden McCoy Williams
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Body Murphy – Opening day for Blue Ridge Mountains Little League on Saturday was summed up best by the player who said, “This is all about us kids, but we all know the parents take
A U.S. Forest Service bulldozer cuts through a fire line near Grape Creek on March 19. High winds made it a tougher day. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

A U.S. Forest Service bulldozer cuts through a fire line near Grape Creek on March 19. High winds made it a tougher day. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

State, local agencies declared burn ban as fires break out

Randy Foster
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Body North Carolina remained under a burn ban that took effect Friday morning and remains in effect until further notice.
A sun-faded sign declares a three-hour limit on parking in downtown Murphy – but town officials admit they can’t enforce the official suggestion. Randy Foster/ editor@cherokeescout.com

A sun-faded sign declares a three-hour limit on parking in downtown Murphy – but town officials admit they can’t enforce the official suggestion. Randy Foster/ editor@cherokeescout.com

When a time limit isn't really a limit

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Body Downtown Murphy's 3-hour parking limit isn't enforced, officials say
The horse arena at Mountain Folk Center in Ranger has become more overgrown since this 2023 file photo. The arena has been rendered unusable because of drainage issues. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

The horse arena at Mountain Folk Center in Ranger has become more overgrown since this 2023 file photo. The arena has been rendered unusable because of drainage issues. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

Hands being raised to help restore Mountain Folk Center horse arena

Randy Foster
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Body The Mountain Folk Center, closed for more than three years because drainage problems have damaged its horse arena, may have found a savior: Everyone.
Unaka Community Center hosts a youth game night every third Saturday of the month and adult game nights every last Friday of the month. Aiden McCoy Williams/ Staff Correspondent

Unaka Community Center hosts a youth game night every third Saturday of the month and adult game nights every last Friday of the month. Aiden McCoy Williams/ Staff Correspondent

Game night gives Unaka area residents local entertainment

Aiden McCoy Williams
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Body Unaka – Local residents often have to leave their community for fellowship and entertainment, but the Unaka Community Center and Unaka Community Development Club are working t
The Murphy connection: A road construction crew begins final preparation on a connector street between U.S. 64 West and Old Ranger Road in Murphy on March 19. Paving was conducted over the next several days on the N.C. Department of Transportation project. At one time, a roundabout was planned at the newly created intersection with U.S. 64 West, but that portion of the project has been paused awaiting future evaluation. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

The Murphy connection: A road construction crew begins final preparation on a connector street between U.S. 64 West and Old Ranger Road in Murphy on March 19. Paving was conducted over the next several days on the N.C. Department of Transportation project. At one time, a roundabout was planned at the newly created intersection with U.S. 64 West, but that portion of the project has been paused awaiting future evaluation. Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com

Quick Reads for March 26, 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Body ANDREWS Welcome to vets in 2026