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Punkin Chunkin Festival Set for Oct. 18-19 in Western North Carolina
BRASSTOWN, N.C. (AP) — Pumpkins will soar through the autumn sky once again this October as the annual Punkin Chunkin festival returns...

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Sep 29, 20251 min read


Volunteers Needed for Murphy Riverwalk Cleanup on September 18
MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Riverwalk is set to host a cleanup event on Saturday, September 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and volunteers are...

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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Local Man Indicted and Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release Cherokee County, NC – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announces that Jason Lewis...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Joint Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrests
Cherokee Sheriff's Office Press Release On August 17, 2025, a joint investigation into local drug trafficking resulted in the arrest of...

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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Sheriff Dustin Smith Announces Arrest of Peachtree Man for Child Exploitation Charges
Press Release Cherokee County, NC – Sheriff Dustin Smith of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Corey...

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Aug 22, 20252 min read


Model Train Show Set for Murphy, N.C., on Aug. 30
MURPHY, N.C. — A model train show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, at the L&N Depot in Murphy, featuring running model trains in the...

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Aug 21, 20251 min read


North Carolina Launches Ambitious Plan to Make Public Schools Best in Nation by 2030
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) unveiled a bold strategic...

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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Congressman Chuck Edwards’ Mobile Office to Visit Andrews, NC
ANDREWS, N.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards’ staff will hold a mobile office session in Andrews, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 26, to...

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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Hosts Free Human Trafficking Training for Hospitality Industry
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Tri-County Community College, will host a free human...

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Aug 20, 20251 min read


WNC Driving School to Offer 200-Question Exemption Test for Drivers Ed
MURPHY, N.C. — WNC Driving School will host a 200-question exemption test for Drivers Ed on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. at Murphy High...

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Aug 15, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Rescues Lost Fisherman in Multi-Agency Effort
Photo from the CCSAR Facebook page. MURPHY, N.C. — A fisherman reported missing overnight was found safe on Tuesday, Aug. 12, after a...

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Aug 14, 20251 min read


75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair Set to Begin in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The 75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair is set to kick off Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds,...

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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Schools Enforce New Cell Phone Restrictions
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Board of Education is implementing new restrictions on wireless communication devices...

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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Schools Implement State-Mandated Safety Video for Grades 6-12
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — All middle and high school students in Cherokee County Schools must view a state-required safety awareness video...

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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Fair Returns with Free Entry, New Location
ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Fair is set to bring four days of family-friendly excitement to Andrews from Sept. 17-20, 2025, with...

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Aug 5, 20251 min read


Andrews Mayor Announces GPS Upgrades for Traffic Signals
ANDREWS, N.C. — Mayor James Reid announced that new GPS systems are being ordered for the town’s three traffic signal lights to enhance...

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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Murphy to Host TomatoFest with Food and Music
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Food Alliance (CCFA) will celebrate the third annual TomatoFest on Saturday, alongside Murphy’s...

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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Hosts 'Coffee With a Cop' Event
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office will host a "Coffee With a Cop" event on Friday, Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at...

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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Dangerous Individual
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating Harley Thomas Golden, a 39-year-old white...

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Jul 30, 20251 min read


Murphy City Hall, Electric Power Board to Share New Lobby for Improved Customer Service
MURPHY, N.C. — Murphy City Hall and the Murphy Electric Power Board are undergoing significant renovations to streamline customer...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read
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