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By Anna Mitchell Heartfelt speeches, beautiful singing, and inspirational wishes summed up Sunday's baccalaureate service for Murphy High seniors. Students, teachers, parents, and church members filed into the Murphy First Baptist Church on Sunday to show their support for the graduating class of 2007. Class Presi... More ... Talkin' Disability WITH ROB AND ROY By Rob Leeper and Roy Burnette A project of Pathways for the Future Center for Independent Living with offices in Andrews, Sylva and Asheville. Question: What are some causes for a person to loose their sight and what assistance is there for a person who has a visual disability? More ...
Mrs.Gina Penland and Mrs.Joyce Kephart's kindergarten class at Murphy Elementary School walked to town on May 25th to visit City Hall and Mayor Bill Hughes. The children were able to sit in Mayor Hughes office and listen to some stories from Mayor Hughes and ask some questions. The children were ver... More ...
On May 23rd Sherry Smith and her dog Peanut came to visit Mrs. Penland and Mrs. Kephart's kindergarten class at Murphy Elementary School. The children were very excited to have a dog inside the classroom. They were able to participate in a 30 minute classroom presentation about animal safety. Each c... More ... Murphy Elementary School Jr. Beta Club Serves Others The Jr. Beta Club at Murphy Elementary would like to thank all the students and staff for their very generous participation in our food drive to support the Murphy Food Bank. Members of the Beta Club challenged the school to collect food items throughout the week of May 14-18th. Sponsor Melissa Re... More ... Murphy's 2007 4th of July Parade and Celebration entries now being accepted Murphy's 4th of July parade and celebration will be on Wednesday, July 4th 2007 at 2:00 p.m. You must register to be placed in the parade.There is no entry fee and there will be judging of parade floats. The parade will leave L&N Depot and continue to the Valley Village Shopping Center. More ... 3rd Annual Kids All American Fishing Presented by Wal-Mart and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department, the Kids All American Fishing will take place at the Sheriff's Department Firing Range approximately seven miles east of Wal-Mart and a half mile past the Highway 141 intersection across from IOI Road in Marble on June 9 from 9:00 ... More ... First Andrews Bible school Vacation Bible School - daytime - Monday June 18 through Friday June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. "Avalanche Ranch" - "A wild ride through God's Word" at First Assembly of God in Andrews - 995 Main St. for ages 3 yr. old to 5th grade. Call 321-3777 for more information. www.firstagandrews.org. More ... Murphy budget and 4th of July parade approved By Gabby Hudson The Murphy Town Board approved the 2007/08 budget with no increase in taxes but the budget increased about $190,000. This year's total budget is in the amount of $3,312,390 compared to last year's budget of $3,122,365. The taxes are divided into three funds - the General fund, Rural Fire District ... More ... Arrest report for 5/27/07 through 6/2/07 May 27 2007 Robinson, Kymberly Michelle, 19, assault and battery; Vega, Juan Manuel Jr., 22, assault on a female; Bateman, Teresa Gail, 47, Driving while license revoked, speeding 70/55, fictitious information to office and resisting public officer; Castro, Juan Carlos, 26, DWI (. More ...
Senior Awards night was held for Hiwassee Dam High School on May 29 at Friendship Baptist Church where almost $101,000 in scholarships were handed out. More ...
Mrs. Sneed's class at Murphy Elementary School class has ended their year with a study about the life cycle of butterflies. Within seven days the caterpillars had matured and formed into a chrysalis. After an additional seven days all of our 10 beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies emerged. More ... 4-H looking for teens that want to go places Are you between the ages of 12 and 18 or have a youth in that range? Are you looking for some fun, excitement and adventure? Would you like to visit Montana, Colorado or Wyoming? Then come and check out our new 4-H Teen Club. The 4-H Teen Club will be focused on going on an exchange with another 4... More ... New website offers Christian help and support for area residents who may be in need Northwood Health Systems' Web site provides Christian-based information geared towards helping some people gain a better emotional, spiritual and mental well being. T h e www.Northwoodhealth.com site is designed to be a resource that will help those in need. More ...
By Anna MItchell Victorian costumes, music and beautiful plants were in store for the audience of Andrews Middle School's Secret Garden Rededication service on Friday. The ceremony honored the garden that the students worked to restore as part of a school project. The service, which was held in the gym, was decora... More ...
Inmates continue to work at the Cherokee County Sherif'sf Training Facility in Marble, next to the Cherokee County Landfill. An inmate works between the rows of cabbages growing next to the river. To the right are potato plants. Trustee inmates are allowed to work in the garden and the produce helps... More ... ActorWill Ferrell's advice to graduates June4, 2003 This is not the Worcester, Mass Boat Show, is it? I am sorry. I have made a terrible mistake. Ever since I left "Saturday Night Live," I mostly do public speaking now. And I must have made an error in the little Palm Pilot. Boy. Don't worry. I got it on me. I got the speech on me. Let's see. Ah, ye... More ...
As graduation approaches, students are thinking about their next step, which in many cases is landing that first job. Employers receive hundreds of resumes and interview multiple candidates for a single open position. Why not give your graduate a gift that will help him or her stand out from the cr... More ...
This fall, more than two million young men and women across the United States will leave home to begin their college careers. The climates, courses and campuses will be different, but the countless pressures faced by these college freshmen will be the same. More ... Words of wisdom from history Dream Big If there were ever a time to dare, To make a difference To embark on something worth doing It is now. Not for any grand cause, necessarily - But for something that tugs at your hear Something that is worth your aspiration Something that is your dream. More ... All the World's a stage ADVICE FROM WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms. More ...
Consider yourself lucky if your basement had only minor moisture penetration after the recent heavy rains. Even so, it could be the excuse you need to embark on a total basement makeover. More ... Racing news this week Where Will Junior Land? Bet on Black Q: Greg, if I remember correctly, you predicted that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would sign a contract and stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc., and that you felt that would be the best thing to happen. You were wrong and he's leaving DEI, so what do you think will happen now? You've usually been right in your pre... More ... Contain the joy of gardening Do you love the thought of growing a garden but doubt you have the space to pull it off? Don't despair. You can turn a tiny deck or porch into a beautiful garden with containers. There are so many unique containers and hanging baskets available in stores. You can even turn objects around the hous... More ... |
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