Employees working in the downtown area of Murphy packed the city boardroom to voice their concerns with the parking ordnance adopted by the city council. During the monthly meeting of the town council, around 25 employees of businesses that are located on the square arrived to support two spokeswo... More...

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...

The local YouthBuild organization gives hope and a new start for a bright future to area high school drop-outs. A luncheon to highlight the need for future funding was held. The program has in the past has been supported by federal funding that has now been directed to help fund the war effort. More...

I was sitting in a federal courtroom in Bryson City waiting for the jury to return a verdict on Leonard Parker, charged with two bank robberies, kidnapping and other crimes. The mind wanders from trivial to more salient points while waiting. I noticed that the wooden bench in this U.S. More...

T h e church is the largest volunteer organization in the world. It is constantly in need of workers. Because of this, new members of a church are frequently asked to do a specific job. This can be a good thing; it makes new members feel wanted. A problem arises when they are asked to do somethi... More...

Hayden Russell Hensley, 55 of Brasstown, NC died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Russell was a native of Cherokee County, NC and a member of the Murphy First United Methodist Church. After graduating from Wake Forest University, he worked as... More...

Get ready for some high-energy and heavenly harmony, because gospel music group "Blue Ridge" will be singing on stage at the Peacock Playhouse, Saturday, March 17. The group, comprised of members Kevin Corbin, tenor, Dwight Vinson, bass, Kelly Corbin and Neil Moore sharing lead baritone duties, ha... More...

Now that spring has arrived and the summer months are approaching, many families prepare to welcome a new puppy into their home. Bringing home a new dog can be one of the most exciting events in one's life, however if a family isn't prepared for the work and effort it takes to be a good pet parent,... More...

Hiwassee Dam's stellar season came to an end Thursday as the Lady Eagles ran into a powerhouse basketball team in the first round of the Regional state playoffs. The Lady Eagles lost to highly regarded Bishop McGuinness at the Joel Coliseum Annex in Winston Salem on the campus of Wake Forest Unive... More...