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February 6, 2008
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Taking a spin with the Cherokee County Transit
Frank Bradley Sentinel Writer
The wheels on the bus go round and round as more people are discovering there's a great transportation system in the county that can take you just about any place you want to go at a very, very reasonable price. Want to take a shopping trip to Chattanooga? More...
Let the appeals begin
Property values make big jump in 2008 revals
Frank Bradley Sentinel Writer

Like much else in life, owning property in Cherokee County has its ups and downs. Selling property that has significantlyincreased in value can be an emotional upper. Getting a notice in the mail that your property is appraised for a lot more than it was four years ago, and realizing that you mig... More...

Senator John Snow seeks re-election

Senator John Snow announced today that he will seek another term representing District 50 in the North Carolina Senate, saying that improving educational and economic opportunities for western North Carolina would continue to be a top priority. More...

 Local News
•Be UPL.I.F.T.ED with us
Deborah Jefferies Contributing Writer
The loss of a spouse is the most stressful experience that many will ever face. You may believe that others do not understand. You may sometimes feel isolated and alone. Don't let these feelings keep you from getting involved with new people or organizations. More...
•5 Gym Stars excel to new heights
•A finetune of the talented
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 Calendar
•Events
2 RECURRING EVENTS H SELF-HELP Alzheimer's Support Group of Murphy meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. Contact Laura Harris at 828-644-0650 for more information. More...
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 Community
•p.8A Iraqi General gives inspiring talk in Blairsville
Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction (WMD) before the Iraqi invasion, Iraqi Air Force General Georges Sada told a large audience gathered at the House of Prayer Church Family Life Center on Sunday. "They (WMD's) were used against my nation, killing 5,200 people," he said. More...
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 Opinion
•Decker's say thank you
Dear Editor, The family of Ernest Decker expresses our most sincere thank you for every act of kindness shown to our loved one during his sickness and death. All cards, flowers, food, money, visits, kind words and prayers were very much appreciated. More...
•Much appreciation
•The dumb things crooks do
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 Church
•Earning Bible badges
First Assembly's Pioneer Club, for pre school through 6th grade, meets each Wednesday night at 7:00pm. They are shown here receiving activity and Bible badges they have earned. For Transportation or more information on the program , call the church in Andrews at 321-3777. www.firstagandrews.org More...
•CHURCH DIRECTORY
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 Obituaries
•EDITH HOGSED LONG
Edith Hogsed Long, age 90, of Warne, NC passed away Tuesday January 15, 2008 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Long was a native of Clay County, NC and a daughter of the late Fred and Dora Kitchens Hogsed. She had lived in Kelso, Washington before returning to Clay County in 199... More...
•LORETTA W. "PAT" PATTERSON
•FRANCES MCCOY JOHNSON
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 Home & Garden
•Beat the drought, go native
Last summer offered a brutal reminder that rain is a precious resource, and landscapes suffered terribly from the lack of rain. Water keeps all plants, native wildlings, as well as exotics, growing robust and strong. Why is it then that while most exotics were struggling through the summer of 2007... More...
•That's a huge turnip
•Looking for a loving home
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