The race for N.C. Senate District 50 will be unopposed in the primary for both Republican and Democrat nominations – ...

The Tennessee Valley Authority heard comments and answered questions from landowners and residents in the area on the ...

From left are Shirley Kephart, Cherokee County Auxiliary president; Bill Battle, Clay County; Frank Fazio, Clay County; Phil ...

Murphy – Holly Strawn opened Harpp Flower Farm in 2022 and completed her fourth growing season this year.

Murphy – In the first Smoky Mountain Conference matchup of the season, the Murphy varsity basketball teams hosted Cherokee. ...

I’ve been a player in the big game, just like you, paying increasing prices since about 1975 for about everything. Since I’m ...

Preston Blakely/Beacon Media When people see me serving as mayor – leading council meetings, hosting community events or ...

Cannon Crompton/[email protected] Before the game state 2A championship on Dec. 13, Murphy’s Brody Orton (second from ...

Hayesville – To start their final week of games in 2025, the Eagles traveled to take on the Yellow Jackets. In their first ...

Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall. ...

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy the music, gifts, food and atmosphere, which is why I start celebrating it before the turkey lands on the table in November. As always, ...

Fire trucks from departments countywide were big, bright and loud as they moved along the Christmas parade route in Murphy on the night of Dec. 6. Kids appeared to enjoy the fire dog riding atop one ...