Jason Beck

Born in Merrillville, Indiana, raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, and currently resides in Copperhill, Tennessee. Graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1996 and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, eventually earning a B.A. and M.A. in English. Hobbies include hiking, camping and fly-fishing. Interests include baseball, hockey and cliff jumping.

Murphy City Council approves budget, non-partisan elections

MURPHY, N.C. - At the Monday, June 4, meeting, the Murphy City Council unanimously approved and adopted the city budget for…

8 years ago

City council receives request for funding of wellness center

MURPHY, N.C. – A request for funding was made by the Hiwassee Valley Recreation Foundation to the Murphy City Council…

8 years ago

State officials assume operations of Cherokee County child welfare services

MURPHY, N.C. - After an executive session at the March 19 Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting, Michael Becketts, assistant…

8 years ago

Severe thunderstorms possible today in Cherokee County

NORMAN, Okla. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman, Oklahoma, is predicting a potential for strong thunderstorms for a…

8 years ago

Courthouse dome lantern plans discussed at commissioners meeting

MURPHY, N.C. - Restoration plans for the Cherokee County Courthouse lantern were discussed at length by the Board of Commissioners…

8 years ago

Early release for Cherokee County Schools

MURPHY, N.C. - Cherokee County Schools announced on its Facebook page earlier today (Jan. 16) the early release of schools…

8 years ago

No county commissioners meeting tonight

MURPHY, N.C. - According to Maria Hass, assistant county manager and clerk to the Board of Commissioners, the regular Cherokee…

8 years ago

Darryl Brown hired as county attorney

[Featured image: Judge Tessa Sellers congratulates Murphy attorney Darryl Brown after being sworn in as the new Cherokee County attorney…

8 years ago

Commissioners, Sheriff Palmer hear of bull situation in Unaka community

MURPHY, N.C. - The future of a red, nocturnal bull loose in the Unaka community was discussed at the Cherokee…

8 years ago

Two-hour delay for Cherokee County Schools Wednesday

MURPHY, N.C. - Due to the threat of inclement weather this morning, all Cherokee County Schools will operate on a…

8 years ago

Graham appears in Superior Court Tuesday

MURPHY, N.C. - Thomas Graham, the Murphy High School principal charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a student stemming…

8 years ago

Candidates set in Cherokee primary election

MURPHY, N.C. - With the qualifying period for potential candidates ending last Wednesday, Feb. 28, the ballot for the upcoming…

8 years ago

Board approves temporary off-site fitness plan for Station 1 first responders

MURPHY, N.C. – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary off-site fitness plan for on-duty emergency personnel at…

8 years ago

Rep. Meadows moves on to November, Palmer to remain sheriff

MURPHY, N.C. - Tuesday's primary election yielded two tight local races and decided several other local races with no Democratic…

8 years ago

Commissioners hear road name dispute, tell of DC visit

MURPHY, N.C. - A dispute over the name of a road was presented to the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners…

8 years ago

Commissioners consider opiod litigation

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

8 years ago