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February 28, 2007
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Parker guilty on all counts
Federal jury nixes insanity plea in bank robberies and kidnappings
By Dwight Otwell Editor
Leonard O. Parker Thursday was found guilty of all 10 counts in the bank robbery of two banks in January 2006, including the First Citizens Bank branch in the Peachtree section of Cherokee County. More...
County Medicaid costs, a burden for Cherokee County
By Lizz Harold Staff Writer

This year Cherokee County is projected to pay approximately $2 million in funds towards the state's Medicaid coverage. North Carolina and New York are the only two states that require counties to pay a fixed precentage (15%) of the state's Medicaid responsibility - often causing a financial burden... More...

Fire encircles house and residents
By Dwight Otwell Editor

ASaturday night fire encircled a Morrow Road house containing three men. Cherokee County Fire Marshal W.C. King said the wind blew down a power line, starting a woods fire and trapping three people at the house. He said it was a close call. The fire had to be extinguished to get to the three men, ... More...

 Local News
•Appeal made for tax to support Culberson Fire Department
The Cherokee County commissioners are considering allowing a vote on a fire tax for the Culberson district. Jim Worsham, of the Culberson Volunteer Fire Department, appealed for a fire tax to support the department at the February 19 meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. More...
•Accelerated septic program and state mandated well inspection discussed
•February, Chamber After Hours
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 Calendar
•CALENDAR
Alcoholics Anonymous The Cherokee County Alcoholics Anonymous has scheduled meetings as follows: Tues. 7 p.m., Sat. noon, Sun. 4 p.m. Murphy Presbyterian Church (white house in rear); Thur. 8 p.m. St. William's Catholic Ch., Murphy; Wed. 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Andrews, in the fellowship ... More...
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 Community
•07' Baseball camps
The 2007 Baseball Instructional Camps at Young Harris College promise to provide young players with a great opportunity to have fun while learning and improving their skills in the areas of pitching, catching, hitting, and infield and outfield play. Head baseball Coach Rick Robinson, along with Ass... More...
•The Queen has left the throne
•TVA educates on river and dam system
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 Opinion
•From the Porch
My nose knows naught
I am about to write a column about my nose. "How interesting," you are saying to yourself. "Let's skip down the page and see what Ron Mack is writing about." However, you must be warned. It could happen to you. The story begins when basil cell cancer was diagnosed on my nose. Needles wee stuck in... More...
•A Senior Moment
•To the Editor
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 Church
•Dedication service
Household of Faith invites everyone to the dedication service of the new building on March 4th at 2:00 p.m. followed by an ordination service. The building is off NC 60, first road to the left, Johnson Road, turn right onto Sneed Road, third drive on the right at the top of the hill. For more info... More...
•A few things to think about
•Free ultrasound outreach program
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 Obituaries
•Marcella Smith
Marcella Hampton Smith, 91, of 595 Hendrix Road, Murphy, NC died Sunday, February 18, 2007. A Memorial service celebrating her life was held at the Murphy Presbyterian Church, Saturday, February 24, 2007 with Rev. Alan Wildsmith offficiating. More...
•Hoover Mills
•Mae Huskins
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 Arts & Leisure
•Art around the corner
Artist Michael Oliveri of the University of Georgia is exhibiting one of his latest pieces at Young Harris College's Gate Building in Young Harris, Ga. through March 9. More...
•Western Night at the Peacock
•Full Story
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 Home & Garden
•Helping Bachman's Sparrow, one song at a time
Equipped with an MP3 player downloaded with some catchy love songs, a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologist takes to the pine forests of the Sandhills game lands. It isn't an afternoon getaway. More...
•Full Spectrum Farms to host donor appreciation and announcement of major gift
•Big tax refund, bad money move?
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 Sports & Recreation
•Little League Umpire clinic
Become certified for L.L. Softball & Baseball on March 10th at the Murphy Public Library at 10:00 a.m. For more info call 644- 9042 or 361-0402. Junior League Baseball & Softball for 13 & 14 year olds interested in playing, call Bryan Kilpatrick at 644-9042 or 361- 0402 or Steve Wilson 837-6524. More...
•Lady Eagles are Sectional champs
•HD girls edge Braves in playoff thriller
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