As the clouds made their way towards the stadium, so did the die hard Murphy Bulldog family. An hour before the game the seats started to fill, the atmosphere started to gain more, and more power. 20 minutes before kick-off, the “Youth Dogs”, the younger Bulldogs, were on the field awaiting their champions, the clouds […]
Read More »Weekly Weather Forecast for Cherokee County NC
DOWNTOWN MURPHY, N.C. – We have some rainfall expected to last until about 5 p.m. today, Wednesday September 6, 2017, we should see that start to clear up by 5:10 p.m. There is not much, if any, rain expected in our mountain area again until early Monday morning. You can turn your air conditioners off and […]
Read More »Murphy Bulldogs easily handle Greenwood Raptors
MURPHY, N.C.- On an overcast day, the Murphy Bulldogs hosted the Greenwood Raptors for a rescheduled 2 p.m. football game at Bob Hendrix stadium today. The Bulldogs defense and offense came ready to play. There was a focus in the eyes of the Bulldogs today we didn’t see last week. After the first quarter, it […]
Read More »Cherokee County Labor Day Weekend Forecast
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. – Today the temperature during the day will be 75 degrees, feels like 68 degrees, and expect thunderstorms all through the night starting around Noon today. Friday, September 1, 2017, it will be more of the same, expect thunderstorms with lots of rain. Saturday, the heavy thunderstorms will be making […]
Read More »Chairman calls for Special meeting this Friday in Downtown Murphy
MURPHY, N.C.- Chairman Dr. Dan Eichenbaum has called for a special meeting this Friday, August 18, 2017, at 5:00p.m. at the Downtown Murphy Courthouse. The agenda will consist of two items: 1.) To consider the purchase of real property for the relocation of EMS Station 1 2.) To consider the sale of county property at 402 Hill […]
Read More »Cherokee County Big Sweep Planned for End of September, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- The Annual Cherokee County Big Sweep will be held at Hanging Dog Campground on September 30, 2017. Each year, this event is an opportunity for residents to come together and clean up Cherokee County’s beautiful water resources. Last year, the event brought in 15,720 pounds of trash from Hiwassee Lake! This year, […]
Read More »Superintendent Conley Suggests Teachers Stay Home on Eclipse Day
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Superintendent Dr. Jeana Conley announced at the latest Cherokee County School Board meeting on July 31st, 2017, “Due to the reports that we are receiving from Public Safety Agencies, we will be calling August 21st, which is a scheduled Optional Work Day, to be treated in the form of a Snow Day […]
Read More »Overall Summary & Full Video of Cherokee Co NC BOC meeting
MURPHY, N.C.- September 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. the Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Tuesday, discussing many of the county’s tumult topics. Some of these topics included finances and budget, taxes, and animal control. Representatives from many fields were present to verify budget spending and cash flow. During this portion of the […]
Read More »Park in Murphy To Close 1 Hour Earlier During Winter
MURPHY, N.C.- At the Cherokee County, NC, Board of Commissioners meeting on September 18, 2017, commissioners passed a motion shortening Konehete Park hours by one hour during the winter months. The motion was made due to recent vandalism of park improvements, for instance, the bathrooms. Closing one hour earlier would allow police to ensure the […]
Read More »Exciting New Addition to Downtown Murphy
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a new business ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday August 17, 2017, for Judy-Bruce Cruise Planners. Located at 33 Peachtree St. in Historic Downtown Murphy. There was an amazing turnout that included our own Murphy Mayor William N. Hughes. Judy captivated the audience with the story of […]
Read More »The Good, The Bad, and the Totality
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Monday August 21, 2017, is a day I will not soon forget, and I am not alone in this feeling. Our local government, fellow citizens, and the potential thousands of visitors all have been looking forward to this day for months, some even longer. My wife and I had visitors stay with […]
Read More »Cherokee Co. School Board OKs Raises for Nutrition Staff & School Lunch Price
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Cherokee County School Board approved the proposed Budget for School Nutrition on Monday, July 31st, 2017, calling to increase the wages of school nutrition staff as well as to increase the school lunch price. School Nutrition Managers will be brought up to being paid on the state scale and all other cafeteria employees […]
Read More »Free medical, dental, and veterinary services offered this week
HAYESVILLE, N.C.- There will be free medical services offered August 2nd, 2017 – August 10th, 2017 beginning at 8 am daily at the Hayesville High School or Swain County High School. This clinic will provide medical, dental, and optical care to residents (ages 2 and up) who are uninsured, under-insured, or in need of quality […]
Read More »Cherokee County discusses how to implement the new statute mandating gap billing for all motor vehicle registration gaps
Murphy, Cherokee Co, N.C.- At the July 17, 2017, Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting, Eddie Allen presented an overview of the new statute on gap billing of motor vehicle registrations. A new statute just approved by the state of NC mandates that counties must begin billing and collecting for all gaps in motor vehicle registrations. […]
Read More »Historic Rivalry Revitalized on Gentry Field
MURPHY, N.C.- It was a mean and muggy night full of humidity and emotions. A historic rivalry was gaining momentum, inevitably leading to an explosion under the Friday Night Lights of Bob Hendrix Stadium. Murphy wins the coin toss, and defers to the second half. Robbinsville received the kick off first, they bullied their way […]
Read More »Bobcats at Bulldogs Game-time Weather Report
MURPHY, N.C.- In tonight’s game , the Murphy Bulldogs are at home against the Gilmer Bobcats. Coin toss is at 7:30 p.m. The first 2 quarters of the game will start under partly cloudy skies, a cool 75 degrees with 73% humidity, and a 0% chance of rain. Look for the temperature to drop down […]
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