Update on Vandalism of Murphy River Walk
The following press release has been issued by Town of Murphy Police Department.Around March of this year, the Murphy Police Department learned through social media that the River Walk area in Murphy...
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Election Advertising Deadlines
The May 8th Primary Election will be here before you know it here in North Carolina. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:April 13, 2018: Voter Registration DeadlineApril 19 - May 5, 2018:...
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The National Forests of North Carolina will sponsor a series of "Kids Fishing...
The National Forests of North Carolina will sponsor a series of "Kids Fishing Days" on each ranger district to teach kids about fishing. The first event open to the public is on May 19.These annual...
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April 10th, 2018
6 charged on Federal Indictments The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Murphy,...
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Another stolen vehicle, meth and stolen goods
The following press releases have been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Narcotics Unit was conducting...
View ArticleDEBATES: Cherokee County - May 8th Primary
WKRK, along with the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal, invited all candidates running for office in Cherokee County to debate with their opponent(s) so that voters could learn more about each...
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Husband, father of 7 dies in vehicle accident
First Sgt. Chris Wood of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol tells WKRK that a traffic accident Wednesday involving a 1990 Ford log truck and a 2013 Ford Taurus left a Murphy man deceased and a...
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WCU marching band invited to make return trip for Macy's Thanksgiving Day...
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be enjoying one of the best things about Thanksgiving Day – going back for a second helping. But in this case the...
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Early morning raid nabs fugitive
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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Mark Kimball Named CEO of Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Mark Kimball, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, based in Murphy, North Carolina. The announcement was made this week by Kevin M....
View ArticleDHHS Releases Funding Opportunity for Communities on Front Lines of Opioid...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a request for applications for community projects to combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action...
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College celebrates 10 years of fishing tourney
(from left) First-place overall finishers Chris Blankenship and Jason Ash pose with their $1,000 prize money at Tri-County Community College’s 10th Annual Fishing for Scholarships Tournament on April...
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Tennessee Fugitive arrested in Cherokee County following 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 ArticleCrews respond to fire near Konehete Park
The following press release has been issued by Chief Al Lovingood, Murphy Fire DepartmentAt 3:07:22 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Murphy Fire Department, assisted by Peachtree Fire Department, was...
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Local college students honored with banquet
Beth Thomason, Tri-County Community College student, receives her 2018 North Carolina Community College System award for Academic Excellence from President Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers at the college’s...
View ArticleAndrews Middle School Teacher citation dismissed after social media controversy
Note from Julia H Higdon, Principal, Andrews Middle School:April 25, 2018Dear AMS family, parents, and community stakeholders,Andrews Middle School is dedicated to maintaining a strong partnership with...
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Sheriff's Office investigates shooting in Topton
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated that shortly after 7:30 am on May 1st, 2018 the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance at a residence on Bryson Branch Road, in the...
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Cherokee County native joins District Attorney's Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that prosecutor Kimberly Hayes Harris has joined our staff. Kimberly is a native of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Upon...
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Suspect in High Speed Pursuit Damages Two Patrol Vehicles
Hiawassee, GA – May 8, 2018 – While on patrol on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at approximately 3:15 pm, Hiawassee Police Department (HPD) Detective Brandon Barrett observed a subject known to have an active...
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Drug Suspect Arrested Following Extensive Investigation
The following press release has been issued by Town County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Towns County...
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