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Residents of Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center on Kent Street in Andrews enjoy the annual cookout for residents, family and employees. More ...
The Hiwassee Dam Class of 1997 held its 10-year reunion on June 9 at the Bear Paw clubhouse. Reunited classmates spent the afternoon enjoying each other's families while swimming in the pool and dining on a luncheon catered by Brother's Restaurant. From left are Julie Pack Rowland, Ian Van Buskirk, ... More ... Students praised at school board meeting By Gabby Hudson Graduation and student successes were highlighted during the county school board monthly meeting. Cherokee County School, Superintendent Dr. Jeanette Hedrick told board members that 200 graduating seniors had walked across the stage and received their diplomas. More ... Free day at the pool The public is invited to an open house, cookout, and pool party at the new Hiawassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center, 695 Connahetta Street, in Murphy, from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 22. Everyone can come check out the pool, weight room, aerobics room, kids' club, health education room and locker ... More ... Liberty Baptist Church Vacation Bible School The Liberty Baptist Church on Hwy 294 North will be having their Vacation Bible School on June 25th through June 29 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. This will be for children ages babies through 6th grade. There will be Bible study, crafts, and refreshments and a good time for all. The church is... More ... Shivers returns from Iraq PFC Tory Shivers will be visiting home in Andrews the third and fourth week of June. His family is proud of his service to his country and his many accomplishments in the Army. He is currently serving as a mortarman in the 1/504th Parachute Infantry 82nd Airbourne Div. in Bagdad, Iraq. More ... Valley Pool and Wellness Center Grand Opening Grand Opening and Dedication of the new Hiawassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center is planned for Wednesday, June 27, at poolside at the center, 695 Connahetta Street in Murphy. A formal dedication and ribbon cutting will begin at 1 p.m. More ... Cumberland University Dean's List Two undergraduate students from Murphy have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2007 Semester at Cumberland University. Brigham Dixon, who is majoring in Pre- Law, and Candy Jones, who is majoring in General Business, both recieved this honor. Read the Story... Wellness policy reviewed for county schools By Gabby Hudson Cherokee County children are well on their way to a healthier lifestyle through the wellness policy set by the county school board. During the monthly meeting of the Cherokee County School Board held at Martins Creek School on Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Jeanette Hedrick informed board members o... More ...
Children of Jerry and Ruby Anna Mull (Harold, Joan, Shelby, Ruth and Charles) are sponsoring copies of a local history book to the Andrews High School History Department. The book, entitled "The Matheson Cove," is a 300 year history and is set over the mountains in Clay County. More ... Lovin reunion and Old Reid's Chapel cleanup scheduled The cemetery cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 starting around 10 a.m. This is the cemetery where James Tillman and Salena Wilson Lovin are buried in Cherokee County. It is located on Clifton Raper Road which turns left off Hiawassee Dam Road just past where Bear Paw Road turns right. More ... Riverstone Rodeo beauty contest Second Annual Riverstone Rodeo beauty contest will be at Blue Ridge fairgrounds on July 4th at 1:00 p.m. Ages are 0-10 boys 0-15 girls and 16 and up for girls. (706) 633-3073. blueribbonpageants@ho tmail.com More ... Masters Swimming program began June 19 The Hiwassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center is offering a Masters Swimming program beginning June 19 for anyone ages 18 and above. The program is designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals and offer active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship and camar... More ... $11,162.52 grant awarded to the Andrews Rescue Squad Insurance Commisioner and State Fire Marshall Jim Long announced that the Andrews Rescue Squad recieved an $11,162.50 grant from the State of North Carolina. Before the check delievery, officials audited the department's equipment to ensure that it complied with the grant requirements. More ...
Representatives from the Murphy High School Choral Department enjoyed a delightful day in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, June 2, 2007, where they visited the High Museum of Art's Louvre exhibit; dined at the Hard Rock Cafe; and attended a preformance of the Atlanta Symphony. Pictured are (left to rig... More ... Andrews Middle School Honor Roll 6th Six Weeks Andrews Middle School Honor Roll. 6th Grade "A" Blayne Ambler, Allison Bateman, Sabrina Bryant, Justin Clark, Krysta Coffey, Stephanie Ferguson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Cameron Gilliam, Michael Guffey, Billy McCray, Rachel Moore, Brittany Rowland, Johanna Spangler, Tori Trammel, Leah Wood. More ... Ranger Elementary/ Middle School Honor Roll 6th six weeks First Grade: Hannah Rhodes, Karlee Bondeson, Daisy Mashburn, Emily Edwards, Cade Tipton, Alyssa Bryson, Tyler Standridge, Peyton Wood, Elizabeth Bradford, Kendra Adams, Zack Allen, Jessica Beckner, Abigail Carder, Isaac Cheeks, Molly Cordell, Lucas Garland, Jessica Knight, Nathan Ledford, Keaton M... More ...
By Anna Mitchell Peanuts rained from the sky on Saturday at the opening of the Bear Ridge Mall in Andrews. Kids and adults alike scampered to collect the 50 pounds worth of prize peanuts that were dropped from an airplane that flew over the event. More ... $33 million budget approved for county By Dwight Otwell The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Monday officially approved a budget of nearly $33 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2008. More ... |
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