Andrews Christmas parade, full of color and character
     LIZZ HAROLDL/Sentinel Photo A charming float by a local church brings the nativity to life with the "Bethlehem Inn : Vacancy" float that participated in the Andrews parade Saturday night.
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Tree decked out by local children
      Darlene Heaton's Montessori Learning Center decorated the Christmas tree outside of the City of Andrews Town Hall on Friday, December 7. The children, ages 3 through 6, hand made the ornaments.
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Coats for Kids a success
      The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Women's Association's Coats for Kids Program was a great success this year. Over 175 new coats were given to children in Cherokee County who were in need of a winter coat. We are very thankful for all donations that were made which helped to purchase the new co...
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MHS students visit TV station
      Murphy High School Video Production II visited WRCB TV-3 in Chattanooga on Tuesday, October 30. The students were able to tour the master control, directing/ audio booth, live news studio and newsroom. Jed Mescon and David Karnes talked and answered questions from the students.
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Exercise helps Ginocchi kick insulin
      Mike Ginocchi is seeing his time at the gym pay off. Ginocchi was chosen as member of the month for the Hiwassee River Valley Pool & Wellness Center. On August 1, He went to the doctor after a year of taking oral diabetes blood pressure, anti anxiety and cholesterol medications.
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North Carolina Democratic Women organization forms in tri-county area
      A group of women from Clay and Cherokee counties met last Friday, December 7th at the Hayesville Family Restaurant to discuss forming a local chapter of the North Carolina Democratic Women in the area. Shirley Roberts, director of the 11th District Democratic Women traveled from Mars Hill to expla...
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Getting enough rest before traveling can help avoid accidents
      As the busy holiday season approaches, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists that driving drowsy can be extremely dangerous and that they need to be well rested before hitting the highway. "Driving on too little sleep puts the driver and everyone else on the roads and roadways a...
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