Good barbecue, tools and Miss Makita
What more could a man want?
CHRISTY FULLER Sentinel Writer
      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.
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Gov. Easley proclaims October as energy awareness month
Easley encourages citizens to take action to reduce energy consumption
      Gov. Mike Easley is urging citizens to be more energy efficient in their homes and at work by following North Carolina's example of taking simple steps that are reducing power consumption in state buildings. He has proclaimed October "Energy Awareness Month" in North Carolina to call attention to ...
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Farm Service Agency to take applications for Emergency Conservation Program
      The Farm Service Agency will begin taking Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) applications on Monday October 15. Some of the qualifying practices include but is not limited to: Storage facilities, including tanks and troughs that are needed to supply water for immediate needs of livestock. This ...
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