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August 20, 2008
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VA outpatient clinic opens
Franklin clinic brings veteran health care closer home
By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer
Military veterans and their families from western North Carolina poured into Franklin on Monday for the dedication of the Charles George VA Medical Center, a community based outpatient clinic that will open its doors Wednesday, August 20, to provide medical services for veterans. More...
The NC mental health sysem is broken
By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer

Taking its cue from Macon County, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners expressed dissatisfaction with the state's mental health system saying services are not being adequately provided while the costs to the county are exorbitant. More...

Students get high marks
Frank Bradley Sentinel writer

Ten out of the county's 14 schools achieved high growth status on their math, science and English Composition scores, three others achieved expected growth, and the other, Andrews High School, which was not recognized, actually received the highest academic gain ( 11. More...

 Local News
•Arrest Report
8/10/2008 - Stacey Lynn Leatherwood, 21, misdemeanor larceny, assault by pointing a gun. 8/10/2008 - Oliver Earnest White Jr., 34, assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats. 8/11/2008 - David Shane Brown, 27, trafficking, opium or heroine, maintain dwelling/vehicle for controlled substanc... More...
•Photography, art exhibit ODWC
•Messiah appoints Lay Pastoral Care Givers
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 Calendar
•Calendar of Events
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. The Cherokee County Alcoholics Anonymous has scheduled meetings as follows: Tues. 7 p.m. More...
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 Opinion
•Words mean something... but can be confusing!
Ramblings of an amused mind!
Sitting around at the Daily rind and Wine Shop downtown chatting with Paul Donovan, noted local poet, we were musing about the use of words and language - particularly by political candidates. More...
•Keeping county clean has positive results
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 Obituaries
•FRANK "SHORTIE" WALDROUP
Frank "Shortie" Waldroup, 87, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Hayesville, died Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Murphy Medical Center. He was a native of Clay County, but had lived in Marietta for over 50 years. He was the son of the late Wayne C. and Phenie Groves Waldroup. He was a veteran of World Wa... More...
•JOYCE PALMER
•George Ervin
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 Home & Garden
•WNC Shrine Club visitors
Illustrious Potentate John Elder and Lady Jean visited WNC Shrine Club in Murphy on July 28. The Potentate gave the club a run down on events and happenings at the Oasis Temple. He gave the Nobles and their ladies a special invitation to attend the SASA event that will be held this year in Pigeon Fo... More...
•Rattlesnakes everywhere!
•Murphy Adventist Christian School welcomes new teacher
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