Fred Raines Melton, 70, of Murphy died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at his residence.  He was a native of Hartsville, TN but had lived in Tampa, FL before moving to western North Carolina in 1988.  Fred was a self employed petroleum contractor in Florida and later worked for Schneider National Trucking Co. and the [...]

Ruth Bailey Jenkins, age 90, of Canton, GA and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at her residence.
She was born in Fannin County, GA., but was a native of Cherokee County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Julius Robert and Amanda Bell Bailey. In 1938 she married Virgil V. Jenkins and celebrated their [...]

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Ashley L. Hawkins, 17, of Andrews died Friday, July 16, 2010 in a Buncombe County hospital. She was a native of St. Augustine, FL, but had lived in Andrews most of her life.
She was the daughter of Joy Ann Dockery of Andrews and Lucky Hawkins of Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her [...]

James Carl Barnett, age 70, of Gallatin, TN and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, July, 16, 2010 at Long Hollow Terrace in Hendersonville, TN.
Carl was the son of the late James Hubert and Mamie Marie Dockery Barnett. He retired from the TVA as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the Masonic [...]

Lisa Helton Mull, 47, of Hayesville died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived in Clay County for the past 22 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed landscaping. She was a member of the Bell Hill Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late [...]

Bradley Shane Crawford, 24, of Hayesville, NC arrested for misdemeanor possess schedule VI controlled substance on July 12, 2010 and released on July 12, 2010.
Roy Johnson Higgins, 46, of Hayesville, NC arrested for driving while impaired; reckless driving to endanger on July 12, 2010 and released on July 12, 2010.
Jason Paul Ware, 31, of Hayesville, [...]

Roger W & Patricia M Stephens sold 1.153 acres, Lot 19 (Tusquittee Crossing) in Tusquittee Township to Donald C Adams, Jr & Catherine D Adams for $ 263,500 on July 13, 2010.
Noland W Smith-TR and National Investments LLC sold 4.30 acres, Tract 1; 1.01 acres, Tract 2; 0.51 acres, Tract 3 (Mountain Harbour Golf & [...]

Come to the gazebo on the Hayesville Square from 7 to 9 pm Friday, July 30th for the next event in the Hayesville Summer Concert Series sponsored by the CCCRA.  The concert is free and will feature the High Country Harmonizers and Smoky Mountain Melodies.
The High Country Harmonizers is a men’s barbershop chorus and members [...]

Murphy Medical Center Foundation is seeking sponsors for its twentieth annual ‘Two Hours from Anywhere’ 5K Challenge, two-mile Heart Walk and Kids’ Fun Run.  The September 18 event is a fundraiser supporting installation of a breast cancer detecting Digital Mammography Imaging System.
“Improved detection in women ages 40-50 and reduced radiation levels for all women are [...]

Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home recently observed National Nursing Home Week with special activities for the residents and staff during May 9-15.  The celebration also included award presentations for Nurse of the Year, Nurse Aide of the Year, Ward Secretary of the Year, and Nutritional Assistant of the Year.
Staff, residents, and family members were encouraged [...]