From the size of the crowd, you might have mistaken it as a political rally for Obama, except for the dogs, which were definitely McK-9. As it turned out, it was just a slew of folks wanting to get their pets vaccinated for Rabies. More...
Folks from the Cherokee County Historical Museum want to have an elevator installed in the building and believe they have a Serving lunch, good chance of getting a $30,000 grant from the Janirve Foundation with which to do it. More...
Good things sometimes come from tragic and trying events. Although the numerous bomb threats that disrupted Andrews schools during the last two week were not tragic except perhaps for the perpetrators, events were trying for folks in Andrews and for local law enforcement officers. More...
Murphy Medical Center will join other hospitals and healthcare organizations in celebration of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 2-8, 2008. This year's theme, as provided by the National Patient Safety Foundation, is "Patient Safety: A Road Taken Together". More...
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...
One little french fry got caught in a pile of ketchup as I ate at Burger King recently. Determined to eat the redcovered bite and not make a mess of myself, the attempt was made to use another fry with a sharp point to spear the drowning tater. This was a good idea, but the excess of red stuff soa... More...
What an absolutely glorious Sunday! I was up early cleaning the deck and uncovering some plants I attempted to save over the winter. The verdict is still out on a few of them. Even a little snake was wondering around the yard. Since I really try to do no harm, I encouraged that little fellow to li... More...
ROBBINSVILE - On Sunday, February 24th, members of Atoah Singers, Robbinsville Quartet, Eternal Hope and Lone Oak Children's Choir performed their songs of praise for nearly 100 guests at Stecoah valley Cultural Arts Center. More...
Edith Jessie Verner, 83, of Murphy died Friday (Feb. 22, 2008) in a Polk County, TN care center. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late George and Lucy Blanche Allen Hedrick and the wife of the late Howard L. Verner, who died Dec. 16, 2007. She was a homemaker and a member o... More...
Put a big, red circle on your calendar, around Saturday, March 8th. Why? Because you're going to want to be at the Peacock Playhouse for a terrific night of music featuring local groups; Gnarly Fingers and Irons in the Fire ( unplugged). More...
America's favorite gardening resource is now available With spring just around the corner, the editors of The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Seasons Garden Guide are giving gardeners a sneak peek at the hot gardening trends for 2008. The 2008 edition of this annual publication is due in stores on Febru... More...
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