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Two Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop in Murphy

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of two individuals following a traffic stop conducted by the Special Operations Division on October 23, 2026, that resulted in the discovery and seizure of suspected methamphetamine. During a proactive criminal interdiction operation, investigators observed a vehicle leaving a location believed to be associated with illegal narcotics activity. Information regarding the veh

Two Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop in Murphy

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Sex Offender Charged in Clay County

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Hiawassee to Host Free Light Up Hiawassee Community Event Nov. 14

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Mountain Voters Are Casting Ballots at a Record Clip as Early Voting Enters Its Final Week

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Joint Hiawassee, Towns County Unit Reports Results After Six Months

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Exum Takes Two in Tri-County Season Finale

(Photo by Deango Motorsports Photography) Jim Exum was the Driver of the Night, picking up a pair of checkered flags to close the season. Press Release Jim Exum of Murphy charged from 15th starting position to win the 100-lap Enduro, the special event of the night, as Tri-County Racetrack closed its 2026 season Saturday, Oct. 24. Exum, driving the No. 48, took the checkered flag ahead of Jacob Ward of Seneca, S.C., with Jason Coates of Murphy third. Chase Leitner of Murphy fi

Mocs Pull Away Late, Spoil WCU’s Homecoming 41-18

Daniel Hooker Press Release Cullowhee, N.C. – AJ Colombo provided a Homecoming spark with an 86-yard punt return touchdown that briefly gave Western Carolina the lead late in the first half, but Chattanooga used a ball-control rushing attack and capitalized on two fourth-quarter turnovers to pull away for a 41-18 victory Saturday afternoon in front of 11,889 fans at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. The Mocs rushed for 295 yards and five touchdowns while scoring 31

Paliani Scores Hat Trick as Everblades Defeat Gladiators 4-2

By Guy Chiarenza Press Release The Florida Everblades defeated the Atlanta Gladiators 4-2 on Saturday night at Hertz Arena. Florida forward Devon Paliani recorded a hat trick to help the Everblades erase a two goal deficit. The Gladiators met the Everblades for the second time on the weekend and after falling 5-0 on Friday night, were in search of a bounce back performance on Saturday to earn a weekend split. T.J. Semptimphelter started in net for the Gladiators, while Cam Jo

WCU Volleyball Sweeps SoCon Co-Leader Mercer

Cullowhee, NC – Freshman Ashlyn Cobb posted a career-high offensive night as Western Carolina volleyball opened Homecoming weekend with a straight-set win over Mercer in Southern Conference home action on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center. The Catamounts earned their second straight sweep of the season, 25-23, 25-23, 25-15. As a team, WCU posted season highs in a three-set match, with 45 kills on a .315 attack percentage and 42 assists in the win. The Catamounts handed Mercer

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Two Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop in Murphy

Two Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop in Murphy

Sex Offender Charged in Clay County

Hiawassee to Host Free Light Up Hiawassee Community Event Nov. 14

Mountain Voters Are Casting Ballots at a Record Clip as Early Voting Enters Its Final Week

Joint Hiawassee, Towns County Unit Reports Results After Six Months

Exum Takes Two in Tri-County Season Finale

Mocs Pull Away Late, Spoil WCU’s Homecoming 41-18

Paliani Scores Hat Trick as Everblades Defeat Gladiators 4-2

WCU Volleyball Sweeps SoCon Co-Leader Mercer

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