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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent  Murphy youth football camp participants spent four days earlier this month learning skills from Murphy High School football coaches and players.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy youth football camp participants spent four days earlier this month learning skills from Murphy High School football coaches and players.

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Body MURPHY Dogs host youth camp
Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies (right) and the Rocket City Trash Pandas (left) stand on the field for the national anthem on opening day, April 5, at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tenn.

Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies (right) and the Rocket City Trash Pandas (left) stand on the field for the national anthem on opening day, April 5, at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tenn.

WNC secret baseball hotspot of the South

Body All of the teams play in Minor League Baseball, ranging from Single-A to Triple-A, home of recent draft picks all the way up to those on the cusp of playing in “The Show.”
Mike Ehrmann/USGA Bryson DeChambeau poses with the trophy after winning the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (Course No. 2) in Village of Pinehurst on Sunday.

Mike Ehrmann/USGA Bryson DeChambeau poses with the trophy after winning the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (Course No. 2) in Village of Pinehurst on Sunday.

Drama at the U.S. Open

Body DeChambeau wins with style points as McIlroy falters down the stretch
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com  The sun sets over Truist Park in Cobb County, Ga., home of the Atlanta Braves.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The sun sets over Truist Park in Cobb County, Ga., home of the Atlanta Braves.

Western N.C. is great place for baseball fans

Body Despite not having a professional baseball team in western North Carolina, this area is secretly a great spot for fans of America’s favorite pastime.
 Jason E. Miczek/USGA  A detailed view of the hole 18 flag on course No. 2 is seen before the USGA Partner Summit at Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst on Oct. 23, 2023.

Jason E. Miczek/USGA A detailed view of the hole 18 flag on course No. 2 is seen before the USGA Partner Summit at Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst on Oct. 23, 2023.

Golf history in North Carolina

Body 2024 U.S. Open set at Pinehurst No. 2 this week