Wedding bells ring
     Jay Rayfieldand Jennifer Hibberts were united in marriage on April 25, 2008 at The Ballroom in Murphy by the Reverend Aud Brown. Following their cruise to the Bahamas for the honeymoon the couple plans to reside in Murphy.
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Help for families of Alzheimer's
      The Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris will host a book signing on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for Agnes Miller Murner, author of Because I've Been There, a journey through Alzheimer's. Ms. Murner's book offers practical, simply stated help for caregivers from a daughte...
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Students take end-of-the-year trip
      The Learning Center students took a 5 day endof year trip to Charleston, SC the week of April 27. Students in 5th through 8th grades were joined by parents and teachers for a trip that had been a year in the planning. Students washed cars, had a spaghetti dinner, sold flower bulbs, raffle tickets ...
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Railroad Club will learn about county history
      On Thursday, May 15, the Valley River Model Railroad Club will hold it's regular monthly meeting at the L&N Depot in Downtown Murphy beginning at 6 p.m. The interested public is cordially invited to attend. This month's featured speaker is Mr. Ben Pipes, a lifelong resident of Murphy with an inte...
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Hilton donates to Sugg Memorial
      Murphy, NC. - David Hilton, owner/ broker of David Hilton Realty, recently presented Dr. Robert Hearn, Pacesetters Director of Development, funds towards completion of the Dr. William Sugg Memorial. The Memorial currently is under construction at Pacesetters Adventure Center in Marble. Dr.
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Book author coming to Murphy
      Ann B. Ross, the author of the popular "Miss Julia" series, will be appearing at The Curiosity Shop Bookstore, 46 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, on Saturday, May 24, from 12:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. to sign her latest book, "Miss Julia Paints The Town". If you have copies of her other books, she will ...
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Local author teaches writing as spiritual experience
      Writing Medicine, a local organization promoting writing as a spiritual tool will present the free seminar "What is Sacred Writing?" at the Murphy Public Library this Saturday May 10th from 12-1pm. This 45-minute seminar will explore how writing can be used as a sacred tool on any spiritual path a...
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Adopt a Friend
     My name is Jeb. I'm a young boy- about a year old. I'm a hound/ dachshund mix. I am outgoing, playful and friendly. I love people, other dogs and children. I was found on Hwy. 76 by some nice folks who helped me findmy way to Castaway. The people here are great, but I want to go to my forever home w...
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Odyssey of the Mind
     LEFT: The Andrews Middle School Odyssey of the Mind would like to thank everyone who supported them on their trip to the state competition in Greenville, NC. Kenny James was the winner of the power tool donated by Snap On. Pictured with him is the OM team of Chandler Gunter, Colin Gillespie, Corey S...
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