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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...
Mountain Buzz
Aug 41 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...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 301 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...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 291 min read
Cherokee County Fair Returns with Free Entry, New Location
ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Fair is set to return from September 17 to 20, offering free admission and a new venue at the Family...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 281 min read
Cherokee County Hosts Second Annual National Night Out Event
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — The community is invited to the second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m....
Mountain Buzz
Jul 231 min read
Cherokee County Gears Up for the Great American Rodeo in Andrews
ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Great American Rodeo is set to return to Andrews for two nights of high-energy entertainment...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 231 min read
Cherokee County Man Arrested on Charges of Indecent Liberties with a Child
Murphy, NC — A 34-year-old man faces serious charges following an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office into allegations...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 211 min read
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Road Rage Shooting
ANDREWS, N.C. — A road rage incident involving gunfire and a vehicle collision led to the arrest of Odis Zachary Luther in Cherokee...
389 Country
Jul 211 min read
Ice Cream After Hours Family Night Set for July 22 in Murphy
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Murphy First United Methodist Church are hosting an "Ice Cream After Hours...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 211 min read
Multi-Agency Response to Motor Vehicle Accident on Joe Brown Highway
Photo via the Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department Facebook Page MURPHY, N.C. — On Saturday, July 19, during the late evening hours, a...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 211 min read
Undies for Everyone Drive Kicks Off in July
Murphy, NC – The Reach of Cherokee County main office, in collaboration with Nantahala Bank and United Community Bank, has launched the...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 161 min read
U.S. Postal Service Increases Rates for Stamps and Shipping
WASHINGTON – Sending a letter or package just became more expensive as the U.S. Postal Service implemented new rate increases this week....
Mountain Buzz
Jul 141 min read
North Carolina Extends Driver’s License Renewal Period by Two Years to Address DMV Backlog
RALEIGH, N.C. – In a move to alleviate the mounting frustrations caused by long wait times and appointment shortages at Division of...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 83 min read
North Carolina Schools to Enforce Cellphone Ban in Classrooms Under New Law
RALEIGH, N.C. — On July 1, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 959 into law, introducing new restrictions on cell...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 22 min read
Cherokee County Detention Officer Killed in Inmate Escape Attempt at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
MURPHY, NC – A Cherokee County detention officer was fatally shot, and another was injured during a violent escape attempt by a federal...
Mountain Buzz
Jul 12 min read
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