JASPER, GA- 48 seconds into the game, Murphy Bulldogs quarterback Joey Curry hits Micah Nelson for a 48-yard touchdown pass. “Miss Automatic” Katelyn Jones kicks the extra point, and that put the Bulldogs up early 7-0. Slade McTaggert came ready to play, intercepting the Falcons on their opening drive for a 20-yard pick 6 for […]
Read More »UFC Pay-Per-View Fight Night Recap
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – Saturday had a consistent line-up of competitive fights, and title bouts. There were questionable knockouts and debatable referee decisions. Overall I believe it was worth the money. The first contest between Tabiti and Cunningham resulted in a unanimous decision in favor of Tabiti. Tabiti connected with 31% of jabs thrown, and […]
Read More »Fundraiser BBQ and Auction August 20th, 2017, at Martin’s Creek Community Center
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- August 20th, 2017, at 5:00p.m., there will be a BBQ chicken dinner followed by an auction at the Martin’s Creek Community Center to raise funds for the annual Scott Hogsed Youth Conservation and Education Day. This year’s Youth Conservation and Education Day will be on August 26st, 2017, in […]
Read More »13th Annual Scott Hogsed Youth Conservation and Education Day to be held August 26, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- The Annual Scott Hogsed Youth Conservation and Education Day will be held on August 26, 2017 on Caddyshack Road in Brasstown, NC. This event is hosted by the NC Cooperative Extension 4-H Program, and is intended to educate children on outdoor activities. All youth ages 5-18 are welcome to attend this free […]
Read More »Superintendent Conley Offers Congratulations to Principal of the Year for 2016-2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Congratulations to Andrews Elementary Principal Melissa Godfrey for winning the Principal of the Year award! Superintendent Dr. Jeana Conley, in the July 31st, 2017, Cherokee County School Board meeting said, “Congratulations to Ms. Melissa Godfrey, the Principal of Andrews Elementary, who was selected by her peers as the Principal of the Year for […]
Read More »Cherokee County School Board Updates Policies
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- During the July 31, 2017, Cherokee County School Board meeting, the Board updated several policies reviewed for a 2nd Reading. Included in the updates were the policies 2220 Official School Spokesperson, 2325 Board Meeting News Coverage, 2330 Board Meeting Agenda, 2600 Consultants to the Board, 4150 School Assignment, 5022 Registered Sex Offenders, […]
Read More »Coloring Contest for All Ages at the Nantahala Regional Libraries!
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Beginning August 1st, 2017, the Nantahala Regional Library system is hosting a Coloring Contest for all ages. Stop by your local branch to pick up a coloring sheet at the circulation desk. Age categories for the contest are: three to five year olds, six to eight year olds, nine to 12 year […]
Read More »The Great Andrews’ Total Solar Eclipse
ANDREWS, N.C.- The Great American Solar Eclipse, also known as a Total Solar Eclipse is coming only to the United States of America August 21st 2017. Falling on a Monday, the eclipse will peak at approximately 2:35pm EST. Andrews, N.C. will see the longest duration of totality in Cherokee County, N.C. with an estimated 2 minutes and 39 seconds […]
Read More »Cherokee County has collected its highest percentage ever of Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for fiscal year 2016-2017
DOWNTOWN MURPHY, Cherokee Co, N.C.- Ending in June 2017, Cherokee County collected 97.49% of outstanding, current real estate and personal property taxes for the fiscal year 2016-2017. Evelyn Postell, Tax Collector Department Head, stated at the July 17, 2017, Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting, “it’s the highest percentage we’ve ever had in Cherokee […]
Read More »Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting hosts Public Safety Hearing regarding solar eclipse event 2017
Murphy,Cherokee Co, N.C.- On Monday, July 17, 2017, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners hosted a Public Safety Hearing regarding the upcoming total solar eclipse happening on Aug. 21, 2017. Representatives from several agencies presented, and offered the public a lot of worthwhile information. Robin Caldwell, Emergency Management Director for the county, delivered a presentation of […]
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