THIS WEEK

Murphy – Students from Murphy High School and Tri-County Early College won the EntreEd Pitch Contest for their self-destructing single-use syringe pitch.

Murphy – The number of vaccinations available to combat COVID-19 has surpassed the demand in Cherokee County, and officials want to see that trend reversed.

Murphy – Cherokee County officials are moving forward with two capital projects that have stalled several times in the past.

WaysSouth, a regionalnonprofit organization working to protect the unique heritage and environment of the Southern Appalachians by promoting sustainable transportation practices, commends the N.C.

Andrews – The town is buying a new playground.

Murphy – The future of downtown was revealed last week.

Cherokee County voters don’t choose a new sheriff until next year, but it’s been one of the most talked about local races ever since Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced he won’t seek a third term.