NEWS AND JUMPS Local dentists unite for "Give kids a smile" day
      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...
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Arrest report for 05/06/2007 to 05/12/2007
      May 6, 2007 Wilson, Tammy Sue, 38, Communicating threats, Morgan, Mildred Inez, 39, breaking or entering jails with intent to injure, Crus, Antonio Fernandez, ROD, alcohol beverage in motor vehicle, Hernandez, Genaro Murillo, 34, dwi refusal, dwlr, consuming alcoholic beverage in passing area.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel to release $100,000 trout
      Harrah's Cherokee, in conjunction with Cherokee Travel and Tourism and Cherokee Fish and Game, will release 300 trout into a fabricated tank at 6p.m. on Saturday, May 19. (NOTE: The time originally was scheduled for noon.) All trout have a unique identifying tag with a number between one and 300.
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Flotation device
      Personal Flotation Devices, commonly known as PFDs, life preservers, lifejackets or life vests, could well be the most valuable piece of equipment a boater uses. "The key thing is 'use.' We stress wearing a proper PFD, for everyone, every time they are on the water," said Capt. Chris Huebner, boat...
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Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition ribbon cutting
      WATER STEWARDS - The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition held a ribbon cutting at its new location in the Peachtree Community.
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Art Supplies & More use the big scissors
      ART SUPPLIES & MORE - Betty Pogas, right, owns and operates 4 Seasons 4, one of the largest arts and crafts stores in the area. The store may be only six miles from the Tennessee border, but it is well worth the trip if you are looking for art supplies and publications.
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Maennle joins bank
      Michael "Mickey" Maennle has joined First Citizens Bank in Murphy. Maennle is a financial consultant based in the branch located at 22 Hiwassee St. He received his bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University (1988). Founded in 1898, First Citizens operates 340 branches in more than 200 cit...
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