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Internet outage takes down email

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Murphy – As if a global pandemic and polarizing political campaigns weren’t enough, the Cherokee Scout’s internet system failed in the wee hours of Friday morning.

Ringing out again

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The bell tower and clapper at Episcopal Church of the Messiah in downtown Murphy have spent the last few weeks being cleaned and restored at the Cherokee County Quarry, and last week they were put

October virus numbers low

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Murphy – Only 130 people in Cherokee County tested positive for COVID-19 in October, the lowest number since June, when only 20 tested positive.

5,000 people honor veterans

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Andrews – Western Carolina Regional Airport was filled with about 5,000 families and veterans Saturday for the second annual Welcome Home Tribute to Veterans event.