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Jonathon Gruenke/ N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Trout being released into one of the 32 trout streams and two lakes that are classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1 through Sept. 30.

Jonathon Gruenke/ N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Trout being released into one of the 32 trout streams and two lakes that are classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1 through Sept. 30.

State updates wildlife rules

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Body The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has released information on new regulations, delayed trout waters and why there are so many bear sightings right now. Here’s the latest information to get you caught up.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Fly fishers enjoy a day on the Toccoa River at Horseshoe Bend Park in Mineral Bluff, Ga., during the Tennessee Valley Authority’s annual media event Thursday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Fly fishers enjoy a day on the Toccoa River at Horseshoe Bend Park in Mineral Bluff, Ga., during the Tennessee Valley Authority’s annual media event Thursday.

Fishing & rafting day with TVA

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Body On May 22, the attendees got together for a TVA-hosted reception at Tooney’s Music Venue in McCaysville, Ga. The evening included speakers from the TVA and other local organizations, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Burra Burra, a restaurant next to Tooney’s.
From left, local legends Bob Hendrix, Terry Postell and Jim McCombs from the 1968 Murphy football season are shown in the 1969 edition of The Kanusheta, Murphy High School’s annual yearbook.

From left, local legends Bob Hendrix, Terry Postell and Jim McCombs from the 1968 Murphy football season are shown in the 1969 edition of The Kanusheta, Murphy High School’s annual yearbook.

Come long way since ’30s

J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Body History of Smoky Mountain Conference football, part 1
Photos by J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Dominick Rummler signed with Piedmont University in Demorest, Ga. Dominick plans to get a degree in criminal justice. Pictured with Dominick are his parents, Beth (left) and Craig Rummler. Standing is Murphy basketball assistant coach Dawson Grizzle (left), head coach Eric Laney and assistant coach Andrew Skogen.

Photos by J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Dominick Rummler signed with Piedmont University in Demorest, Ga. Dominick plans to get a degree in criminal justice. Pictured with Dominick are his parents, Beth (left) and Craig Rummler. Standing is Murphy basketball assistant coach Dawson Grizzle (left), head coach Eric Laney and assistant coach Andrew Skogen.

Signing day for 3 Bulldogs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy graduate Devonte Smith stands in front of the administration building at Brevard College.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy graduate Devonte Smith stands in front of the administration building at Brevard College.

Murray succeeding off field, in life

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Body A young man showed up in the office with his family to register for school at Murphy Middle School several years ago.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The group of men who broke local records at the 2024 Cherokee-Clay County Senior Games. A total of 11 were in attendance, but 23 men broke 37 records. From left are Jerry Leslie, Eddie Walker Jr., Mark Smutz, Jack Barnes, Joe Proper, Tony Schneidt, Gary Preisser, Ray Smith, David Baumann and John Sias.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The group of men who broke local records at the 2024 Cherokee-Clay County Senior Games. A total of 11 were in attendance, but 23 men broke 37 records. From left are Jerry Leslie, Eddie Walker Jr., Mark Smutz, Jack Barnes, Joe Proper, Tony Schneidt, Gary Preisser, Ray Smith, David Baumann and John Sias.

2024 Senior Games wrap up

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Body Peachtree The 2024 Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games concluded Saturday after five weeks of competition.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Watson coaching family includes (from left) Nikol Watson Edwards, Flip Watson, Karen Watson, Wayne Watson and Joseph Watson, shown with the Murphy Bulldog.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Watson coaching family includes (from left) Nikol Watson Edwards, Flip Watson, Karen Watson, Wayne Watson and Joseph Watson, shown with the Murphy Bulldog.

Coach Watsons

J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Body Family totals 50 years at Murphy
On Monday, six athletes from Cherokee County high schools traveled to N.C. A&T University for the 1A outdoor track and field state championship.

On Monday, six athletes from Cherokee County high schools traveled to N.C. A&T University for the 1A outdoor track and field state championship.

Cats, Dogs have state champions

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Body On Monday, six athletes from Cherokee County high schools traveled to N.C. A&T University for the 1A outdoor track and field state championship.