From the Porch
The time is now
Dwight Otwell
      The time to get federal spending and the budget under control is now. The longer we wait to make hard decisions, the bigger the monster of out-of-control federal finances becomes. Presidential candidates are crawling out of every political burg in the country. I am not even close to deciding who...
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What will we get for our taxes?
      To the residents of Cherokee County: I recently attended the meeting at our courthouse in downtown Murphy on July 23 in reference to the proposed increase in property taxes and all I can say Is that the residents in Cherokee County need to wake up and start attending your county commissioners mee...
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Educate pet owners
      I no longer live in Cherokee county. However while I was a resident, one of my biggest complaints was the lack of enforcement of the county leash law. Cherokee County has a leash law which states that all animals should be confined to their properties or leashed when walked. My husband and I are r...
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IOI reognizes those who made summer luau a reality
      Industrial Opportunities, Inc. would like to extend a special thank you to the following businesses whose contributions helped raise funds for a summer luau for our employees.
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A heartfelt thank you from the Revis family
      I would liek to take this ooportunity, on behalf of Christopher "Repo" Revis to thank everyone for all the prayers, visits, food, money, cards and call in our time of great need. A special thanks to Andrews EMS, to all the churches, and all the people who are going the "extra smile" for Christoph...
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Out Loud
What do you think about the state minimum wage increase?
      -This is a good thing that is long overdue. Actually, I don't think it is enough of a raise. It should have been raised at least a dollar. Gaiill Moiineau Emplloyee -- Curriiossiitty Book Shoppee
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