News

Schools closed for year

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    Murphy – Although school buildings are closed for the remainder of the school year, class is still session in homes – and, in some cases, parking lots – across Cherokee County.

Locals cautious with good news

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    Murphy – While Cherokee County has seen a total of 23 cases of COVID-19 since mid-March, it has also seen 17 recoveries, with many patients only experiencing mild symptoms.

Return of the roundabout

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    Murphy - History often repeats itself. State and local officials are having discussions about transforming the four-way intersection in the middle of downtown into a roundabout

COVID-19 cases increase over 20

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    Murphy – A resident who was not experiencing symptoms tested positive for COVID-19, the Cherokee County Health Department announced Saturday evening.

Project builds new homes in Andrews

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    Andrews – Construction has begun on a new housing project aimed at attracting homebuyers who want maintenance-free living in a rural community.