Deadly Staph infection spreads through NC
      The N.C. Division of Public Health-General Communicable Disease Control Branch has provided the information below to increase awareness in communities concerning skin staph infections seen in the community.
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Youth pumpkin carving and decorating contest
      On October 31, Cherokee County 4-H is having a pumpkin carving and decorating contest for youth ages 5-19. There will be four age divisions and you do not have to be in 4-H to participate.
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Halloween safety tips
      Halloween safety tips from the Murphy Police Department are as follows: • Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. • Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
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The Unexplainable house
A Vicki Robinson Halloween tale
      Halloween had always been a special day in Kate Saunder's life. Since a childhood accident had left her with a limp, trick or treating was a luxury she no longer did. She swore that from that year on she would go out of her way to make Halloween exciting for the neighborhood kids.
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