“Tree-Vitalization of the Valley” Continues in the New Year
Thanks to the efforts of dedicated Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition staff, community volunteers, Andrews and Cherokee County park staff, crews from the Oconoluftee Job Corps Center, and local inmates, 1,680 native trees and shrubs were planted along the Valley River in 2011! Although, this is a fantastic [...]
20-year-old male in custody
By Frank Bradley
Sentinel writer
MURPHY–He came. He robbed. He got away.
But not for long. Within an hour, the Murphy Police had him in custody,having arrested him in his underwear at West Motel.
His rifle was leaned up against the wall. Stolen lottery tickets were on the floor, and cash was stashed in his bible.
The [...]
The Christmas spirit was shining brighter than normal Saturday when 29 Heroes showed up to take Clay County children shopping for our annual “Shop with a Hero” program. These Heroes were paramedics, fire fighters and law enforcement officers. Our goal with this program is to identify children who have needs that may include a positive [...]
House speaker Thom Tillis stumps western NC counties
A candid talk with constituents about issues facing the state
By Frank Bradley
Sentinel writer
While NC Representative Roger West didn’t “bring the house down” with either tears or laughter, he did bring the NC House Speaker to town last week with Speaker Thom Tillis providing an overview of the legislature’s [...]
It is not everyday you see
a sheriff acting like Santa
Claus, but last Saturday the
Sheriff and his wife Linda
were turning out turkey dinners
for folks with the skill
of old Santa and Mrs. Claus
making toys at the North
Pole.
Of course, there wasn’t the
snow, the sleigh nor the reindeer;
but there were plenty of
helpers from both the department
staff and local business
and [...]
December 21, 2011
In a recent letter to the editor, Pastor Chris Rumfelt of the Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesvillle politely rebutted Dr. Rufus Stark’s acceptance of same sex relationships and stated that you can’t do that if you claim “to be a Christian”. I disagree strongly, and believe that if you understand Christian love [...]
Furbie
What a sweetheart!!! This adorable, seven year old, sweet natured little boy just came into Logan’s Run. His owner is moving and cannot take Furbie. Furbie is house trained, good with kids (loves them), other dogs, all people, crate trained (loves his crate), and just a good natured little guy. He is timid at first [...]
Richard “Rick” Knowles, 53, of Hayesville died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Springfield, Mass., but had moved to Clay County in 1991. While in Massachusetts, Rick worked 11 years with Smith & Wesson where he was a metal polisher. He was owner and operator of Sun Valley Landscaping [...]
continue readingCherokee County Arrest Report
Booked During 12/25-12/31/2011
12/26/2011
James Glen Roberts, age 28, of 200 Old Bellview Rd., Murphy, NC 28906 arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession Schedule II controlled substance- 2 counts, Simple possession Schedule VI Controlled substance, failure to appear on misdemeanor, larceny by employee, and obtaining property false pretenses.
12/27/2011
Paul Gary Donovan, age 69, [...]
“Tree-Vitalization of the Valley” Continues in the New Year
Thanks to the efforts of dedicated Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition staff, community volunteers, Andrews and Cherokee County park staff, crews from the Oconoluftee Job Corps Center, and local inmates, 1,680 native trees and shrubs were planted along the Valley River in 2011! Although, this is a fantastic [...]
American Red Cross and Delta Air Lines partner for “Runway Getaway” promotion
Presenting Blood Donors will be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of domestic roundtrip tickets on Delta Air Lines
Cherokee County – The American Red Cross and Delta Air Lines are partnering during the months of January, February and [...]
Radon – A Silent Killer
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas. Radon is released harmlessly from the ground into outdoor air, but it can accumulate and reach harmful levels when trapped in homes and buildings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 [...]
Murphy Medical Center conducted a water shortage emergency drill on December 14 as part of its on-going emergency preparedness efforts. In this drill, the emergency response team examined how the organization would respond to being without water for 96 hours. The hospital regularly conducts drills to test its readiness to respond to multiple types of [...]
Jack Frahmann, center, holding scissors, is joined by franchise owner Laura Rivers, and her dog Maxine, and Miss Liberty (Debbie Simmons), as well as Mayor Bill Hughes, Chamber representatives, clients and well-wishers as he opens a second Murphy location for Liberty Tax Services (SSR Tax Solutions, Inc.). The second office is located at 760 US [...]
The Division of Employment Security of the NC Department of Commerce celebrated its new, expanded offices with a ribbon cutting on December 14 attended by staff, Chamber officials, elected officials and out of town guests. Pam Dickey, center, holding scissors, Manager of the Murphy Office which serves Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties, was joined by [...]
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE DR. DR. DAN EICHENBAUM SECURES I-CAUCUS ENDORSEMENT
Asheville, NC (December 20, 2011) — With an approval rating of 95%, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum recently became the first and only congressional candidate for North Carolina’s District 11 to be endorsed by national citizen-led vetting organization Independent Caucus. The ICaucus process required Eichenbaum to submit his candidacy [...]
2011 may be history now but according to Sheriff Davis the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has some unfinished business before 2011 goes in the books. Investigators are still actively working on cases reported in 2011 and expect to continue those efforts until the cases are solved or leads have run out. Sheriff Davis said this [...]
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