The fifth-annual Blue Ridge Christmas Clash is scheduled for Dec. 26-28 and the deadline for area teams to register is fast approaching. Registration costs $150 per team with each team being guaranteed to play at least three games. The deadline to register is Dec.16. The Christmas Clash is open for area boys and girls teams […]
Read More »Five arrested for drugs in Murphy
MURPHY, NC – Five people are in jail and a sizable amount of drugs and cash have been seized after an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. At nearly 2:30 a.m., Nov. 8, detectives with the sheriff’s office executed a search warrant on a local motel in Murphy that resulted in the seizure of […]
Read More »Alcohol being consumed on town sidewalk
MURPHY, NC – The drinking of alcohol on a sidewalk outside of a downtown restaurant was a main point of discussion during the Town Council’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 4, at City Hall. Councilman Barry McClure brought up the topic during council discussion toward the end of the meeting. McClure said he had noticed customers […]
Read More »County agreement will let MHS wrestling use armory
MURPHY, NC – An agreement between the board of commissioners and the county school system to allow the Murphy High wrestling team to use the Murphy National Guard Armory was approved by the commission board Monday night. The board approved the agreement during their regular monthly meeting Nov. 4 at the county courthouse. The agreement […]
Read More »Armed robbery suspect sought in Cherokee Co.
MURPHY, NC – An armed robbery occurred in the early hours of Friday, Nov. 1, at the Waffle House in Murphy. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, a lone male entered the Waffle House just after 5 a.m. Friday morning. The man was wearing a black mask and was carrying an unspecified handgun. The […]
Read More »Five arrested for drugs, guns in Cherokee County
ANDREWS, NC – Five people are in jail and thousands of dollars worth of drugs and guns have been taken off the streets of Cherokee County. Sheriff Derrick Palmer released a statement late Tuesday, Oct. 22, announcing the arrest of five individuals as a result of a continuing investigation. The investigation has been ongoing into […]
Read More »Fire contained by Ranger Fire Department
RANGER, NC – The Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, working in concert with state and federal groups, managed to contain a wild fire in the Caney Creek and Hwy. 64 area last weekend. Before being fully contained, the fire manage to burn across 10 acres, but was contained and ended late Sunday, Oct. 13, evening. The […]
Read More »Bulldogs soccer team falls to Blue Ridge
MURPHY, NC – The Bulldogs soccer squad continued to skid Thursday, Oct. 10, against Blue Ridge Early College at home. Murphy (2-6, 1-3 Smoky Mountain 1-A) gave up two goals in the first half and could never find the net in a 2-0 loss. “We just came out too slow,” head coach Justin Butler said, […]
Read More »Murphy mayor issues update on town progress
CONCERNING THE TOWN OF MURPHY, FROM RICK RAMSEY, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF MURPHY, N.C., ISSUED OCTOBER 14: “The Welcome to Murphy sign at McDonalds has served our town with dignity and class for many years. As planned, the sign must come down as part of the new highway project. Our intent is to replace the […]
Read More »Panther Top Fire Tower to be open to the public
CONCERNING THE PANTHER TOP FIRE TOWER NEAR MURPHY, FROM THE USDA FOREST SERVICE, TUSQUITEE RANGER DISTRICT: MURPHY, NC – The United State Department of Agriculture Forest Service recently announced that it is opening the Panther Top Fire Tower to the general public for viewing purposes on four upcoming dates. The tower is normally closed to […]
Read More »Gibson named Cherokee County Teacher of the Year
ANDREWS, NC – Murphy High teacher Avery Gibson was announced as the Cherokee County 2019 District Teacher of the Year during the school board’s regular meeting Oct. 10 at Andrews Middle. The announcement was made by Kim Gibson, associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Each school in the district voted on a teacher of the […]
Read More »Shop With a Cop fun run slated for November in Murphy
MURPHY, NC – The inaugural Cherokee County Shop With a Cop 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. in Konehete Park in Murphy. The Murphy Police Department is headlining the event and is asking for participants and sponsors. All proceeds from the run run/walk will benefit the Cherokee County Shop […]
Read More »County approves changing road name in Murphy park
MURPHY, NC – The county commission approved changing the name of the road running through Konehete Park in Murphy to Veterans Memorial Lane at their Oct. 7 meeting, pending the input of the property owners on the road. Commissioner Dr. Dan Eichenbaum brought up the issue during comments. The measure was approved earlier in the […]
Read More »Murphy Town Council votes to rename downtown street
MURPHY, NC – Konehete Street in downtown Murphy may soon be renamed Veterans Memorial Lane. The Murphy Town Council agreed at their regular meeting Oct. 7 to approve the change. Now the county’s commission board must do the same. Should the commissioners approve the change, there is still a two-week period that follows for property […]
Read More »Bulldogs fall to Swain, battle with Blue Ridge next
BRYSON CITY, NC – With several Bulldogs out due to injury and the roster already short, a strong all-around effort wasn’t enough as the Murphy High soccer team fell 4-0 at Swain County on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The injuries forced more than a few players to play out of their normal positions, making an already […]
Read More »Advance boil-water advisory issued by Town of Murphy
MURPHY, NC – A boil-water advisory has been issued in advance for those effected by the scheduled water outage in Murphy beginning Thursday evening. Town Manager Chad Simons put out a statement Tuesday, Oct. 1, warning of the advisory. In order to connect new taps to the system, customers of the Town of Murphy’s water […]
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