Henn Graduates Basic Military Training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy G. Henn graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that...
View ArticleMurphy High School Principal Suspended for Allegations of Misconduct
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Schools. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Cherokee County Schools (CCS) has received multiple...
View ArticleSheriff's Office Searching for Missing Person
****Missing Person**** Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing person last night. Glenn Maurice Hardin has been missing since Saturday afternoon and suffers from dementia. He...
View ArticleBody found in lake at Clay County; Sheriff's Office seeks man in hopes of...
Part 1On Friday February 9, 2018, Clay County Investigators responded to Jack Rabbit Road in reference to a body that was discovered in the lake. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Clay County...
View ArticleAbsconding Sex Offender Arrested After Short Foot Chase
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced...
View ArticleThree arrested for drugs and guns
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced...
View ArticleBusiness check leads to drugs and stolen property
The following press release has been issued by Clay County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court of law..Around midnight on Tuesday February 20, 2018, a...
View ArticleIllegal Drug Use: Be a part of the solution
From Town of Murphy Mayor Rick Ramsey:Hi Folks,There is a new group that is attempting to better understand why our community has an illegal drug issue, what resources are available to help and how...
View ArticleCherokee County Department of Social Services Low Income Energy Assistance
The Cherokee County Department of Social Services has received additional funding for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and will be accepting applications from Cherokee County residents...
View ArticleFranklin man arrested for multiple sex crimes against children
The following press release has been issued by Macon County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Detectives with the Macon County Sheriffs Office...
View ArticlePair charged with trafficking in methamphetamine
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced...
View ArticleAndrews man charged with murder
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced...
View ArticleMurphy to Hanging Dog Stolen Vehicle Chase
The following press release has been issued by Town of Murphy Police Department. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On Monday, March 5, 2018 at approximately...
View ArticleThreat in women's restroom stall leads to Walmart evacuation
Official Press ReleaseDate: March 8th, 2018Time: 12:02 pmLocation: Wal-Mart SupercenterSuspect/s: Pending FurtherAt or around 12:02 pm on March 8th, 2018, the Cherokee County 911 Dispatch Center...
View ArticleCollege plans 10th annual fishing tournament
Teammates Storm and Jimmy Worley, both of Murphy, won $250 for the biggest largemouth bass weighing in at 8.08 pounds during Tri-County Community College's 2017 tournament. With promises of more than...
View ArticleMan arrested after string of thefts
The following press release has been issued by Clay County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presume innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff Davis said he is pleased to announce that...
View ArticleVandalism on Murphy River Walk
Official Press ReleaseDate: March 15th or 16th, 2018Time: UnknownLocation: Murphy River Walk (Leech Place)Suspect/s: Pending Further InvestigationAt or around 4:46 pm, the Murphy Police Department...
View ArticleMurphy Man Charged for Threats
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced that March 13th, 2018 arrest of 55-year-old Keith Charles Celebreeze, Sr. of Murphy, North Carolina in connection with making threats via social media and...
View ArticleSex Offender Charged for Living too Close to School
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced that March 15th, 2018 arrest of 37-year-old Adrian Montez Austin, of Andrews, North Carolina for violations of the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.On...
View ArticleTwo arrested on drug charges
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced...
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