Opinion written by Benita M. Dodd: Imagine a group project today where everyone must put their electronic devices in a basket and use a blackboard, notepad, pencil, slide rule or manual typewriter. Consider how many people still drive a 1955 or ‘65 Chevrolet on a daily basis. Then ask yourself if it makes sense to operate […]
Read More »Georgia Men Arrested for Trafficking Drugs
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the December 01st , 2016 arrest of 67 year old Brian Robert Redmond, and 36 year old Ryan Richard Vorda both of Cuming Georgia for charges involving the trafficking of Methamphetamine and possession of other controlled substances. Narcotic Investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office worked in conjunction with […]
Read More »Perceptions Can Be Dangerous
Opinion by George McClellan: Perceptions are like magic tricks, now you see it, now you don’t. We struggled for years thinking the Democrat Party was all powerful. We allowed them to shove odious ideas down our throats like LGBT bathroom use, “If you like your health care plan you can keep your health care plan,” […]
Read More »Changing Times, or Are They?
Opinion by George McClellan: So much news that isn’t. Fidel Castro is dead. So what? His family owned government lives on in his brother Raul and the succession of Castro family members in tow. The Cuban people are still prisoners and will remain so until the Castro Cuban crime family, who the Clinton Crime Family […]
Read More »Juanita Henson Hampton: Obituary
Juanita Henson Hampton, 89, of Murphy passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 in a Murphy care facility. She was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Juanita had worked as a seamstress for Brumby Textile, and was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Taylor and Lola Ledford Henson […]
Read More »Mrs. Shirley May (Day) Hores-Jackson: Obituary
Shirley May (Day) Hores-Jackson, after an extended illness passed away onto a heavenly shore on November 21, 2016 with loving family members by her side. Born February 6, 1922 in Bogota, New Jersey, Shirley lived most of her life in New Jersey with residences in Florida and North Carolina. A member of her high school […]
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Mrs. Fannie Mae Chastain Gunter: Obituary
Fannie Mae Chastain Gunter, 86, of Andrews passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of Hiawassee, Georgia but lived in Andrews since 1976. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking for her family and gardening. She was a member of Valley River Baptist Church. […]
Read More »Country Had Near Death Experience
Opinion by Conrad Quagliaroli: In my opinion, with the defeat of Hillary Clinton, the country has just come back from a near death experience. And while Donald Trump definitely, does not owe his election as president to; the liberal mainstream media, most of the go along to get along Republican elite, the big money interests, the Washington lobbyists, […]
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Healing Process
Opinion by George McClellan: I have come to hate the term, “healing Process.” For me, the healing process was when I broke my leg a few years ago racing my motorcycle. It hurt like hell but it did heal and both parts of my leg get along just fine. Life happens. In politics, the “healing […]
Read More »Mr. Michael Don McDonald: Obituary
Michael Don McDonald, 62, of Warne passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at his residence. Mike served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was proud to be a veteran and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was the son of the late LeRoy Frank and Peggy June Weaver McDonald. Surviving […]
Read More »To Those Who Feel Helpless
Opinion written by Conrad Quagliaroli: I’d like to address this letter to everyone who feels helpless in the face of President Obama’s politicization and corruption of every agency of the Federal Government. From the Justice Department whose director lied to Congress and sued the State of Arizona for trying to enforce their border against illegal immigrants, to the IRS […]
Read More »Mr. Thomas Bryce Burrell: Obituary
Thomas Bryce Burrell, age 42, of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Murphy Medical Center. Bryce was born in Cherokee County. He was the son of Thomas Ronnie and Patricia Marie Nix Burrell of Murphy. Bryce was an Army Dependent for 14 years. He had been a self-employed painter. Bryce enjoyed painting […]
Read More »Mr. Jeremy Lee McClure: Obituary
Jeremy Lee McClure, age 39 of Murphy, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his home. Jeremy was a native of Cherokee County, NC. He was a son of Rev. Jimmy and Gail McClure of Marble. Jeremey was a Christian and a member of Vengeance Creek Baptist Church. He was co-owner of Burger Boy in […]
Read More »Mrs. Brenda Faye Brown Robinson: Obituary
Brenda Faye Brown Robinson age 51, of Murphy went home to be with her Lord Friday, October 21, 2016. Brenda was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County and is the daughter of Tommy and Lucille Garland Brown. She worked as a mammograph tech at Union General Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother with […]
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