Cherokee County Inmate Dies After Arrest
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with the investigation...
View ArticleAndrews man jailed for domestic violence
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 July 22nd,...
View ArticleBasic law enforcement training night classes offered
Sasha Guffey, graduate of Tri-County Community College’s 2017 basic law enforcement training program, receives her certificate of completion from instructor Allen Denny. Tri-County Community College’s...
View ArticleMurphy man makes plea to indecent liberties with a child
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office:Murphy, NC— On August 1st, 2018 Dawson Michael Burris, an 18-year-old Murphy, North Carolina man was sentenced to 13...
View ArticleMan sentenced for interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct...
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Jose Hector Alvarado, 44, a citizen of El Salvador who was residing in...
View ArticleSheriff's Office Investigating Murder/Suicide
The following press release has been issued by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office:Murphy, NC— On August 13th, 2018 at about 8:20 pm, Cherokee County E-911 Communications received a call indicating that...
View ArticlePanther Top Tower Open On Select Dates in Oct and Nov
The U.S. Forest Service announced that it is opening the Panther Top Fire Tower to the public for viewing on selected dates in October and November. This Forest Service fire tower is normally closed...
View ArticleTri-County expands offerings for fall semester
New Tri-County Community College student Jose Mozqueda waits as Jim Jenkins, evening enrollment management coordinator, creates his student ID badge during a new student orientation session held on...
View ArticleQuality of WNC's fall leaf season hinges on turn to normal weather pattern
If the warmer and wetter than normal conditions prevalent across Western North Carolina over the summer continue into September, fall leaf colors in the mountains are likely to be muted, but a...
View ArticleJewelry fundraiser supports Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Auxiliary
Jewelry from leading shopping stores will be sold up to 75% off retail price September 4-6 to raise money for the Auxiliary group at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.The Jewelry Sale will feature...
View ArticleCollege to hold annual Patriot Day ceremony
Naeem Ahmed, a Tri-County Community College alumnus, examines a piece of the World Trade Center during the college’s 2016 Patriot Day ceremony. In recognition of the 17th anniversary of the 9/11...
View ArticleNew $51 million college affordability initiative boosts enrollment while...
CHAPEL HILL, NC -- North Carolina’s groundbreaking new low-tuition plan, NC Promise, is driving significant increases in undergraduate enrollments as tuition drops to just $500 a semester at three UNC...
View ArticleMcKinney charged with murder
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 September 7th, 2018 at around 8:57 pm, the...
View ArticleSheriff's Office investigating 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— On September 7th, 2018 a Union...
View ArticleSuspect Wanted in Attempted Murder Investigation
The following press release has been issued by Towns County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On Saturday evening, September 8th, Towns County...
View ArticleErlanger announces opening of new physician office, express care center in...
In case you missed our broadcast this morning, here's the press release. Hayesville, NC – Joined by officials from Clay County, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center CEO Mark Kimball announced today that a...
View ArticleOrganized meth distribution network shut down
The following press release has been issued by Clay County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On September 5, 2018 the Clay County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleTwo arrested in drug trafficking investigation
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 residents face assault charges
The following press release has been issued by Clay County Sheriff's Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On the evening of September 19,2018, the Clay...
View ArticleAndrews man arrested on several auto thefts
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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