The Murphy Bulldogs football team had a different kind of workout on October 3. They installed a dome over the Hiwassee Valley Pool & Wellness Center so that area residents can enjoy swimming year round. More...
Republican candidate for governor Fred Smith Thursday hosted an old fashioned political barbecue at which he told supporters about his conservative plan for running the State of North Carolina. More...
Community walks equivalent of USA and Appalachian Trail
Inactive residents independantly took up a campaign against laziness last spring. Over 18,000 walking miles have been accumulated since then among nearly 200 people from Andrews and the surrounding county. Several organizations representing businesses, spiritual groups, aging locals and the menta... More...
Andrews Community cantata practice will begin Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Andrews United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street in Andrews.Everybody is welcome to come and sing, no matter your denomination. More...
Have you ever thought about how the newly popular needle felting process was done? Kaye Patterson will provide the opportunity as guest instructor at Yarn Circle in Peachtree as part of their fall series of fiber classes and demonstrations. More...
I wonder if I am achieving goody two-shoe status. I have been trying to improve myself for a number of years. I have failed many times and sometimes I backslide as a goody two-shoes. I may find myself criticizing others, questioning what use it is to try to be nice to everybody. They don't appre... More...
This awesome evening of good fun, is the 13th annual Holy Smokes, presented by House Raising Volunteers. Pastors and their congregations, from Cherokee and Clay Counties, gather to present their favorite dishes for a great food tasting evening. Thursday, October 11th is the date and 6:30 p.m. is t... More...
Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks for all you've done for us during Cynthia's illness, and her going home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for all the calls, cards, visits, food, monetary gifts, and most of all for your thoughts and prayers. More...
Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon's delightful comedy, Barefoot in the Park, scheduled for early November at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. More...
All over Cherokee County the news was heard, Miss Makita was arriving at Dickey's Supply in Murphy, NC. The lines were backed up in the parking lot eager to catch a glimpse of Miss Makita and to taste the juicy barbecue made by Herbert Nix. More...
If you like offensive football, Friday night's scoreathon was pure joy. The Bulldogs and Black Knights combined for almost 1,000 yards of total offense and over 900 yards rushing as the Dogs came out on top in the gridiron sprint 54-27. More...
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