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Montreat College to offer adult-focused bachelor's degree in Murphy
      Montreat College's School of Professional and Adult Studies is bringing their Bachelor of Business Administration degree back to Murphy, NC. Ten years ago, Tri-County Community College's first class to graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree celebrated their success.
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Political speaker coming October 18th to Young Harris College
      The Institute for Continuing Learning at Young Harris College is pleased to announce the opportunity for the public to participate in one of it's programs, Reflections on Georgia Politics, coordinated by Bob Short. The first speaker of the Fall term is Dr. John Savage. Dr.
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Peachtree Community Center Craft Show Nov. 3rd
      The Peachtree Community Center will hold it's 3rd annual Craft Show on November 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free and everyone of all ages is invited! Come out and find the item you've been looking for. This would be a good time to buy that special Christmas gift.
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Wal-Mart grants give funds towards community projects
     PHOTOS SUBMITTED (Above) Blair Stanley, store manager at Wal-Mart of Murphy, presented Joe Shook, Clay County sheriff, with a Community Grant Check in the amount of $1,000. The funds will be utilized to provide equipment and support for the overall programs of the Clay County Sheriff's Department. S...
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Chili cook-off draws big crowds to Konehete Park
      LIZZ HAROLD/Sentinel Photo (Left) A hunting theme decorated the inside of the Blue Ridge Mountain EMC tent during this year's Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off. Several competeing businesses had group themes.
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Jeep Jamboree USA makes stop in Murphy
     CYNTHIA COFFEY/Sentinel photo About 115 Jeeps and 230 people from 20 states met at Valley Village Shopping Center in Murphy Friday to begin Jeep Jamboree USA, which is sponsored by Chrysler. The Rock Solid Jeep Club members were trail guides. Bob Yarbrough is president of the club and Jim and Angie ...
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Blacksmith Ridge joins the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
     Rob, left, and Bill Berg, right, cut the ribbon opening their development, Blacksmith Ridge. Celebrating the occasion, at far left, is Jessica Wells, information specialist representing the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Blacksmith Ridge is a beautiful mountain community located in Brasstown j...
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2007 Ridges Junior Golf Tour
      The Ridges Junior Golf Tour held two tournaments on the same day to accommodate all the junior players wishing to play. The older junior players competed in the Young Harris College Junior Open held at The Ridges Golf Club in Hayesville, NC. The younger players competed at Brasstown Valley Resort ...
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Wal-Mart spreads goodwill to volunteers and community
      "We believe in reaching out to help our community and encourage our associates to look for those opportunities to make a positive difference.
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Free Harvest Carnival hosted by On Fire Family Church
      There will be a free Harvest Carnival at Konehete Park on October 31st from 5:00-7:00 p.m. brought to the community by On Fire Family Church. There will be live music, huge inflatables, game booths, face painting, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, pony rides, hay rides, and unlimited candy! It's a...
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From across the pond
     PHOTO SUBMITTED Peter and Gillian Wood of Devon, England stopped in at the Chamber/Welcome Center in Murphy. Greeting the couple is information specialist Rhea Crisp. The Woods made Orlando, Florida their first stop and embarked on a motor tour of the Appalachian Trail.
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Daughters of the American Revolution donate patriot editions to library
DAR celebrates 117 years
      On October 11th 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded for historic, educational and patriotic service. It was incorporated in the District of Columbia on June 4th, 1891. A charter was granted to the society by the United States Congress and signed by President Grover Cleveland...
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Come to the Fiddlers' Convention at Georgia's Fall Festival
      Join a rousing good time of knee-slapping and toe-tapping at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds during Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention October 19 - 20.
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Elaine Delcuze speaks at Moss Memorial library
      For over 40 years Elaine has been monitoring the flora, fauna, and natural and cultural resources of north Georgia and western North Carolina.
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