Traditionally the month of February is associated with red roses, chocolates and valentines, but few people know that February is also National Children's Dental Health Month. Children's Dental Health Month brings together dental professionals, teachers and others to help promote the benefits of go... 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 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is planning its first Fish Fry and Boat Show in hopes of "reeling in tourists and new chamber members," said chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball. The boating extravaganza is set for Saturday, June 23, at the TVA boat ramp, downtown Murphy. Activities wil... More...

There was no where else to go. My only choice was to begin backing down the steep, gravel road. Dirt and gravel slid off the side of the precipice as I looked over the edge and far below to the valley. I held my breath as I backed around a sharp curve. More...

I have to admit of r e c e n t l y g o i n g t h r o u g h some difficult times. I read this and it helped me. My prayer is that it will help you as well. If only I had more faith, I'd be able to handle myself in this situation. How much faith is enough in our mourning? Some of us feel that it is... More...

Mr. Randall Denton, Sr., age 89 of Murphy, NC, died Monday, May 7, 2007 at Murphy Medical Center. Mr. Denton, Sr. was born W e d n e s d a y , November 14, 1917 in Polk Co., TN to the late Lee Denton and the late Carrie Bell Denton. More...

Musicians from across the state will share the stage with the North Carolina Symphony in Capital Bank's "Blue Skies and Red Earth," a late May celebration that showcases the richness of the traditional music of North Carolina. The performance, which marks the first time the North Carolina Symphony... More...

Feeding songbirds in the winter has become a national pastime. There is something very satisfying about watching those cute little birds flitting back and forth from shrubs to the feeders. Keeping those feeders filled makes us all feel good. So how come most of us never think to feed the critters ... More...

Erica Morrow and Jenna Harris represented Hiwassee Dam High School at the Regional Conference meet for track and field on Saturday, May 5. Morrow, a senior, right, placed fifth in discus and Harris, a sophomore, above, placed fifth in shot. "The past four years have been a great experience for me. T... More...