ICL Kicks Off Summer Term with Ice Cream Social
The Institute for Continuing Learning at Young Harris College will sponsor an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 26, at 6:30 PM at the Grace Rollins Campus Restaurant. Plan to arrive early for dinner – the social is free, but dinner is $8.50 per person. YOU MUST [...]

Family Resources will be holding their first ever Rummage Sale.

All donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at 70 Central Street in Murphy. Due to our inability to pick merchandise up, we appreciate contributions such as book, magazines, jewelry, linens, kitchenware, toys, games, clothing , etc.
Family Resources has been extremely fortunate this [...]

Andrews, NC. The Andrews Valley Initiative (AVI), 985 Main Street, a grassroots 501(c)3 non-profit organization, whose mission is to plan for progress in the Andrews valley while preserving its heritage and protecting its beauty for generations to come, is pleased to share with the public how the NC Step funding received by the town of [...]

MOUNTAIN FLING ARTS and CRAFT SHOW
Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy the work of the area’s best artists and crafters at MOUNTAIN FLING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW.  MOUNTAIN FLING will be held on the campus of North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville GA on Saturday June 26, 9:00 – 4:00 and Sunday, [...]

There was joy in Murphyville
As high school graduates prepare to pursue new educational and life goals
By Frank Bradley
Sentinel writer
On a sultry Saturday, the rain held while more than 130 Murphy High School seniors walked in procession across the football field, and later across a temporary stage to receive  diplomas to the cheers of their parents [...]

The Valley River Civitan Club of Andrews is stirring up a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 19, from 7-10 am at Elsie’s Restaurant on Main Street in Andrews.  Tickets are $6 for adults and $3.50 for kids 10 and under, available at the door.  Proceeds will go towards community service and help for the disabled. [...]

The Car B Que sponsored by CCCRA and co-chaired by Chuck Krauz and Candy Carlyle was a great community event as the antique/classic cars crept noisily around the Square!  What started out as a cloudy, rain-threatening day turned out to be warm and DRY!
We wish to thank all those who brought their cars and the [...]

This year The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is directly aligning with local production with the intention of bringing awareness to: the value of local food; the need for continued farmland preservation; and the social and economic sustainability of our rural communities.  LTLT is partnering with area Farmers Markets by hosting festivals to [...]

Snap-on, Incorporated of Murphy was the largest contributor to the recently-concluded 2009-2010 fund-raising campaign of the United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties, according to President Margo Sullivan.
“Snap-on recently gave a generous corporate contribution of $3,100 to match what employees pledged through payroll deduction.  In addition to their personal pledges, the employees have [...]

Five preschool students from Tri-County Community College’s Early Education and Preschool tossed their tassels in the air May 13 as family and friends celebrated their graduation into kindergarten.
Those attending the ceremony enjoyed singing and reciting by all preschool students along with the viewing of a classroom video.  The five graduates, who will be attending kindergarten [...]