MURPHY, N.C. -Cherokee County Commissioner C.B. McKinnon, District 2 (Republican), stated, “We shouldn’t be in the pot business or the liquor business” after the ‘Resolution of the Cherokee Board of Commissioners Opposing the Privatization of Retail Sale and Wholesale Distribution of Liquor’ was introduced at Monday’s meeting. Emotions were high as the Commissioners debated the […]
Read More »Strong winds until midnight
From the Cherokee County Emergency Management There is a slight risk for severe weather late this evening until midnight. The biggest threat for our area could be strong winds and brief periods of heavy rain with a total of 1-1.5 inches of rain possible. Please use caution if you are caught in any of these […]
Read More »North Carolina Litter-Free Coalition anti-litter contest
If you are a North Carolina public, private, charter or home school, please consider entering the North Carolina Litter-Free Coalition anti-litter contest, the image and economy of your community depends upon changing the habits of those that litter. “America the Beautiful Club” Anti-Litter Contest Rules The North Carolina Litter-Free Coalition is encouraging all Cherokee County […]
Read More »Drug bust in Murphy, N.C.
MURPHY, N.C. – In a Press Release received by FYN late this afternoon, Murphy Police Department announced the arrest of Brian John Majercik and Leslie Marie Cartwright in a drug bust at the Murphy’s Day’s Inn. Bond set at $500,000. Official Press Release Location: Days Inn, Hwy. 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906 Defendant #1: Brian John […]
Read More »Cherokee County NC chooses Advanced Disposal Mineral Bluff for temporary waste transfer
MURPHY, N.C. – The Cherokee Board of Commissioners has agreed to allow its Solid Waste Department to transfer materials to Advanced Disposal Waste Transfer Station in Mineral Bluff. Robert Ward, Solid Waste Director, stated there had been an 11 percent increase in local waste in the last five years, helping to fill the current cell […]
Read More »Home invasion on Sales Street in Murphy NC.
MURPHY, N.C. – Murphy Police Department Assistant Chief Dustin Smith has issued a Press Release regarding a recent home invasion on Sales Street. Six individuals of which three were juveniles were apprehended and charged with the incident. Press Release On March 2nd 2019 around 2:00pm Cherokee County Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to […]
Read More »The Town of Murphy water repairs completed
Cherokee Emergency Management update: The Town of Murphy is rescinding the phase 3 water shortage emergency effective immediately. All water advisories have been canceled. Final repairs were completed Thursday evening. We appreciate the cooperation and patience of all our customers and apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Thank you for your patience and understanding. […]
Read More »Phillips’ motive a mystery in mass grave desecration
A Graham County NC woman was arrested in Cherokee County on 61 felony counts of mass grave desecration. On Saturday, Dawn Renee Phillips, of Pendleton, is alleged to have entered the Lone Oak Cemetery in the Lake Santeetlah area of Graham County on March 2, 2019. Using church surveillance cameras, she was reportedly seen entering […]
Read More »Deputy Chief Mark Thigpen terminated
Press Release On March 27, 2019 Cherokee County finance made Sheriff Palmer aware of an issue that concerned the use of a county issued cell phone. Chief Deputy Mark Thigpen was in charge of the issuance of county issued cell phones to employees of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Palmer questioned Chief Deputy Thigpen […]
Read More »Cherokee BOC in opposition to SB 179 and HB 278
MURPHY, N.C.- County Manager Randy Wiggins explained to the Cherokee Board of Commissioners how Senate Bill 179 and House Bill 278 would affect the county if passed, possibly costing Cherokee County taxpayers large amounts of money in the future. According to the resolution before the Board at its bi-monthly meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, […]
Read More »Cherokee County NC supports Cherokee Nation
MURPHY, N.C.- “Cherokee Indians are our Indian people,” stated Cherokee County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners Chairman Gary Westmoreland (R). Westmoreland was speaking in reference to supporting the Opposition To Catawba Indian Nation Casino in North Carolina Resolution proposed at the April 2019 meeting of Cherokee County Commissioners. The Resolution was passed. “While the [Eastern Cherokee] […]
Read More »Cherokee County to see up to 2” rain through Saturday morning
From Robin Caldwell ([email protected]): Rain throughout the day today is expected with an additional 1.5-2” through Saturday morning. Saturday is looking better with only .25 to .5” expected through Sunday morning. Sunday and into next week looks like we will finally get a break from all of the precipitation. The entire week next week looks […]
Read More »2019 Night to Shine – A night unlike any other
There is one night a year when stars above look down in awe. Friday, February 8, 2019, was that special night.
Read More »NC House Bill 145 could effect Cherokee County Schools
The General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 House Bill Primary Sponsors, Representatives Wesley Harris (Economic Consultant), John Autry (Freelance Media Production), Brandon Lofton (Lawyer), and Christy Clark (Paralegal), could have some impact on Cherokee County schools. There has been no comment from the Cherokee County Board of Education at the time of publication. FetchYourNews.com […]
Read More »Heavy rain predicted in Cherokee County through the weekend
As a heavy rainfall pattern continues to work its way to Cherokee County through this weekend, please take precautions when driving on rain soaked roads for potential flooding in lower lying areas. Cherokee County Forecast Today Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms […]
Read More »Cherokee County (NC) Board of Education meeting schedule for 2019
The 2019 Cherokee County Board of Education meeting schedule is now available. For more information, please phone 828-837-2722 for times and school location addresses. You may also visit their website at https://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/ for more details.
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