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October 17, 2007
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Rocket kids
By Dwight Otwell Editor
Who says it isn't rocket science? Hiwassee Dam Middle School students Thursday braved a chilly wind and the question, "Will my rocket fly?" All middle school students studied rocketry and created their own rockets. They were put to the test Thursday on a grassy knoll behind the EMS station. More...
Alcohol questions remain
County Board of Elections will set Andrews and Murphy poll date today
By Lizz Harold Staff Writer

The Cherokee County Board of Elections will meet today (Wednesday) to set a date for Murphy and Andrews voters to decide the future of alcohol sales in each city. The Murphy City Council announced on October 1 that residents within city limits will have an opportunity to vote on the sale of pack... More...

Ranger to get new classrooms
By Dwight Otwell Editor

Ranger School will get seven new classrooms and to the future relief of everyone at the school, additional restrooms. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Monday gave its approval for the school board to use lottery money to finance the much needed classrooms and restrooms. More...

 Local News
•Corridor "K" needed for economy of area Strategic plan outlined at meeting
Corridor "K", a road that has been in the developmental stage since 1965, is still in the minds and eyes of local, federal and state authorities. A meeting was held Monday at Tri-County Community College to take a strong look and document the purpose and need of the road and to look at it from an... More...
•Free seminar on serving hispanics in western NC
•Cherokee County Schools MHS logo winner
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 Calendar
•Calendar
Andrews Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" will be hosted by The Rock (Andrews Christian Youth Center Association) Thursday Oct. 18 at 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. A door prize will be given away. More...
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 Community
•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. More...
•Political speaker coming October 18th to Young Harris College
•Peachtree Community Center Craft Show Nov. 3rd
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 Opinion
•From the Porch
Sunbathing at the North Pole
It's getting harder to catch and kill a polar bear. That is one result of what many call global warming. One Inuit Eskimo complained that it was tough for his daughter to find a polar bear to kill, which apparently is a rite of growing up for females as well as males in that northern culture. More...
•Bill O'Reilly on: Rules of Engagement
•Family Resources thanks locals for success of Kids' Fair 2007
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 Church
•First light
Every good step you've made in your spiritual life has been a step of humility. Isn't that right? Think about the seasons of growth you've experienced in your walk with Christ- those times when your faith went to the next level. More...
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 Obituaries
•Harold Jenkins
Harold Woodrow Jenkins, age 85, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Murphy Medical Center, Murphy, NC after an extended illness. Harold loved life and gave his unconditional love for all of his family & friends. More...
•Faith Anderson
•Gordon Jones
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 Arts & Leisure
•Stecoah Valley Center's Annual Harvest Festival
Don't miss the fun on October 19th-21st
Stecoah Valley Center will host its annual Harvest Festival beginning on Friday evening, October 19, with a campfire sing-along from 6p.m. until 8 p.m. Come enjoy and old-fashioned evening of singing and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the campfire.Friday's admission is free. More...
•Stecoah Valley Artisans Guild to be held
•Butternut Creek and Friends in concert
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 Home & Garden
•Harvest Festival October 19th - 21st
Stecoah Valley Center will host its annual Harvest Festival beginning on Friday evening, October 19, with a campfire sing-along from 6p.m. until 8 p.m. Come enjoy and oldfashioned evening of singing and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the campfire. Friday's admission is free. More...
•NC Children sickened by E-coli strain from beef
•NCDOT to close section of Brasstown rd. in Cherokee County for intersection work
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 Sports & Recreation
•Murphy slams Hayesville, leading in Smoky Mountain Conference
PHOTO SUBMITTED Senior Bulldog striker (#17) Matthew Van Horn drives the ball toward the goal. Murphy slamed Hayesville Jackets 3-1 for the second time this season, this time on their home turf at Hayesville. The game held 10-3-07. Murphy continues to lead the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 6-0 re... More...
•Murphy upends Andrews 50-34
•Wildcats fall to Bulldogs 50-34
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