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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Big Lots retail store in Murphy was hiring again Friday under new ownership after its previous owner went bankrupt.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Big Lots retail store in Murphy was hiring again Friday under new ownership after its previous owner went bankrupt.

Big Lots hiring for reopening in June

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body Murphy – After shutting its doors, Big Lots on Andrews Road is hiring again and expected to reopen under new ownership over the summer.
The local N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles office is at 1440 Main St. in Andrews.

The local N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles office is at 1440 Main St. in Andrews.

Need driver license services? Don’t procrastinate

Randy Foster
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body If you’ve had trouble getting an appointment at the local driver license office, it’s not just in Andrews; it’s a statewide challenge caused by staffing shortages.
The Vance County Detention Center has been roundly criticized by the state.

The Vance County Detention Center has been roundly criticized by the state.

Trouble-plagued Vance County jail sends inmates to Murphy

Randy Foster
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Body Murphy – Under health division orders to “depopulate” its detention center, Vance County sent 70 to 80 inmates to other counties earlier this month – including 13 to Cherokee Count
Marcia Barnes/Clay County Progress Work to repair spillway joints at Chatuge Dam were ongoing March 28 during a Tennessee Valley Authority media event.

Marcia Barnes/Clay County Progress Work to repair spillway joints at Chatuge Dam were ongoing March 28 during a Tennessee Valley Authority media event.

Lake Chatuge to draw down 10 feet as dam repairs done

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Body Hayesville – The likelihood of a deep draw down of Lake Chatuge to accompany extensive repairs to its spillway has raised local concerns over a similar possibility at Blue Ridge La