Short Takes – A Return to the Draft? A Memorial Day Thought

8 years ago

Suggestions are swirling again about a return to the draft. For those born after the 1960’s, the draft was compulsory…

Rachel Virginia Taylor: Obituary

8 years ago

Rachel Virginia Taylor, 77, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of…

Thelma Elizabeth Jones: Obituary

8 years ago

Thelma Elizabeth Jones, age 91, of Andrews, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at her residence. She was a native…

Commissioners consider opiod litigation

8 years ago

MURPHY, N.C. - At its Thursday, May 10, meeting, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners heard from Garry Whitaker, a…

Ralston Endorsed by Georgia Carry – Vote Ralston

8 years ago

Our 2nd Amendment rights are not up for debate. That's why I refuse to entertain gun control activists who seek…

May 13-19 is National Law Enforcement Week

8 years ago

MURPHY, N.C. - May 13 through 19, 2018, is National Law Enforcement Week. This week is set aside to honor…

Senator David Perdue on Fox News: It’s Time To Make Congress Work Again

8 years ago

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Steve Doocy on Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends about…

Kenneth James Laney: Obituary

9 years ago

Kenneth James Laney, 55, of Marble passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his residence. He was a native and…

Barbara Jane Husband: Obituary

9 years ago

Barbara Jane Husband, 79, of Murphy passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in a Blairsville, Georgia hospital. She was a…

Shannon Sudderth: Obituary

9 years ago

Shannon Sudderth, 46, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in an Asheville, North Carolina hospital. She was a…