Summer is upon us, and the flea market on U.S. 64 West in Murphy is buzzing with activity. Becky Rich of Blairsville, Ga., loves to come to Murphy to sell her wares.
Murphy – The former maintenance building adjacent to the Cherokee County Courthouse downtown has been sold.
Andrews – The Board of Aldermen are expected to appoint Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer as the town’s administrative police chief.
Murphy – Within a half-hour after posting a real estate listing, “Big” Frank Schuler gets his first call on the property.
Murphy – Cherokee County’s total number of COVID-19 cases nearly doubled over the last two weeks, with 27 people learning they tested positive Saturday and Sunday alone.
Andrews – It was of the virtual variety, but the Andrews Chamber of Commerce still managed to have an annual membership meeting via Facebook Live on June 30.
Murphy – Murphy Electric Power Board has offered to purchase property adjacent to property it already owns on Hill Street.
Andrews – Parents have one less concern when local Head Start day-care programs resume.
Andrews – When the town’s library reopens to the public, its hours will be reduced.
Grape Creek – Two local volunteer fire departments received $5,000 each on June 30 to help purchase new equipment.