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September 19, 2007
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Wells going dry in county
Despite Humberto rain, area continues in exceptional drought
By Dwight Otwell Editor
The rains Thursday night and Friday from the remnants of Hurricane Humberto were welcome. But it isn't enough as wells are beginning to go dry in Cherokee County. Water restrictions are in place in Andrews and Graham County. There is total burning ban in the county. And two emergency sites have b... More...
Andrews depends on locals to conserve water
By Lizz Harold Staff Writer

Severe drought conditions and state reccomendations for reduced water usage has caused the Town of Andrews to turn to residents for help. The town of Andrews has issued a mandatory water restriction on unnecessary and recreational use of water until further notice. More...

One killed in Andrews wreck
By Dwight Otwell Editor

Law enforcement officers were kept busy this week responding to a number of vehicle accidents, including one on September 12 in which a Topton man was killed. More...

 Local News
•Constitution week, Sept. 17th-23rd
DWIGHT OTWELL/Sentinel photo This week (September 17-23) is Constitution Week, the 220th anniversary of the signing of this great document. Our founding fathers ordained and established the Constitution of the United States of America to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their poste... More...
•Fire ban lifted
•HDHS Class reunion of 1967
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 Calendar
•CALENDAR
Alzheimer's Support Group of Murphy meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. Contact Laura Harris at 828-644-0650 for more information. Action team The Far West Small Scale Agricultural Action Team meets the second Monday of each month in the St. Andrews Lut... More...
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 Community
•The Jubilee Gang at On Fire Family Church
The Jubilee Gang is a fast paced multi media ministry to children and their families that travels across the United States conducting kids crusades, kids camps, family events, training seminars, and inner city outreaches. The Jubilee Gang will be at Konehete Park in Murphy on Saturday, 22nd at n... More...
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 Opinion
•From the Porch
They were toe tappers
The lads had more wrinkles than a basset hound. Susan and I hadn't planned on attending a concert by three musical groups that were popular when I was between three and four feet tall and school was something that only "big" kids got to do. But we acquired tickets to the show from friends who cou... More...
•Letters to the Editor
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 Church
•Highs & lows
For those who believe in Jesus, life is full of highs and lows. Highs are those times when one feels the love of God in a powerful way. It seems the presence of God can be seen as well as felt. The Bible is full of examples. David defeating Goliath is the simplest one that comes to mind. More...
•A Point Of Light
•Gospel Song Festival of Choirs 2007
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 Obituaries
•Cynthia Phillips
Cynthia A. Wilson Phillips, age 46, of Andrews, NC died Monday, September 10, 2007 at her residence. Cynthia was a native of Gwinnett County, GA. and had lived in Cherokee County, NC for the past 24 years. She had worked as manager of the Floral Department at Ingles Market in Murphy and was forme... More...
•Lucy Rogers
•Horace Whitehorne
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 Arts & Leisure
•Stecoah Valley Center arts & crafts class schedule
September 2007 Classes Project Instructor 9/25/07, Tuesday Intro to Appalachian Lee & Sherri Lynne 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dance. $20 class fee. *attend both classes $10 class fee offered to for $15 Graham County residents. More...
•Oil Paintings by Jerry Trull on exhibit at ODWC
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 Home & Garden
•Appalachian Home Builders membership drive
The Appalachian Home Builders Association (AHBA) today announcd that their annual Membership Drive Meeting will be held noon on September 20th, 2007, at the Murphy House Restaurant. The theme of this year's meeting is "Looking Forward,"and will address issues regarding economic growth and resident... More...
•MMC Auxiliary Rummage/book sale
•64 Garden Store & Nursery Center
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 Sports & Recreation
•Cats bash Cougars 48-7
The Andrews High School football team Friday dominated Copper Basin from start to finish, winning 48-7. The win improved the Cats' record to 2-3 as they begin conference play in two weeks at Robbinsville. This is the first time in four years that the Cats have won two games. Coach Ron Dupree was... More...
•Murphy soccer team defeats two rivals
•HDHS competes in cross country
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