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Week of January 6, 2008
Dwight Otwell, Laura Woodring, and Christie Rayburn join the staff of the Cherokee Scout - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:51 PM
Dwight Otwell, former editor of the Cherokee Sentinel, started working as a staff writer for the Cherokee Scout in December 2007. He will cover, primarily, public safety and county government.
Laura Woodring started writing at the Cherokee Scout in January 2008. She will cover education and city government, primarily.
Christie Rayburn has returned to the Cherokee Scout and will design display advertisements.
They can be reached at the Cherokee Scout via their contact us page or you can call 828-837-5122 or fax 828-837-5832.
Guest Chef Night fundraiser - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 31, 2008
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:50 PM
Amber Ledford will be the guest chef at the Longhouse Restaurant's Guest Chef Night fundraiser on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
The money raised will benefit the Murphy Middle School Beta Club with $2 per plate going to the club.
There also will be a silent auction table.
Natti Love Joys performs Reggae - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 26, 2008
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:48 PM
Reggae Night is Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Longhouse Restaurant.
Natti Love Joys will perform beginning at 7:30 PM.
There will be a $10 cover charge.
Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 21, 2008
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:46 PM
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast is set for 8:00 AM on Monday, January 21, 2008, at the Texana Community Center.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Louis Grant from Asheville.
Tickets for adults are $5, children under 11 are $2.50. Tickets will be sold at the door the morning of the breakfast.
For more information, call 828-835-2007.
ESP performs at the Longhouse Restaurant - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 19, 2008
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:44 PM
ESP, a live 2-piece band singing country and rock and roll, will perform at 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the Longhouse Restaurant.
Cherokee County Transit Service to expand - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 12 2008 at 7:42 PM
The Cherokee County Transit Service is planning to expand passenger capacity and to move into its own facility.
From the January 9, 2008 edition of The Cherokee Scout: "Cherokee County Transit provides transportation for all county citizens, [Transit Transportation Director Kathleen] Stone said. There has been a misconception that the service is only for senior, but anyone can call, she said."
"The service makes daily trips to Murphy, Andrews, Marble, and Peachtree. Scheduled trips are made to Asheville, Waynesville, Clyde, Sylva, Franklin, Turtletown, Blairsville GA, Robbinsville, Hayesville, Atlanta GA, Chattanooga TN, Knoxville TN, Gainesville GA, Hendersonville, and airportts. It isn't a taxi service, Stone said. The average notice for a trip is 24 hours. For trips to an airport or for a medical service, as much notice as possible is requested. Call 828-837-1789 for details."
John Dilbeck said, "A couple of years ago, we were having car troubles and the Cherokee County Transit Service was a huge help transporting Mom to her doctors appointments. The drivers were all friendly and helped Mom get onboard in her wheel chair, which they carefully secured. Even on these curvy mountain roads, she felt safe. We appreciate all the help they offered us when we needed it."
Mark O'Connell is first member of new advisory board for United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, January 9 2008 at 6:33 AM
Mark O'Connell has been elected as the first member of the advisory board of the United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties.
O'Connell recently retired as the president and CEO of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. He was a United Way executive for 37 years and served in that capacity for 18 years in Atlanta.
From the January 2, 2008 edition of The Cherokee Scout: "Financial World magazine honored the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta as one of the 'Best Run Charities in America,' and O'Connell is considered one of the outstanding non-profit leaders in the country. In his retirement, he has a special grant to develop a national leadership program."
"He also was the first United Way chief executive officer to support the creation of 211, a special telephone number to provide quick information and referrals to health and human services organizations. The service is available to more than 200 million Americans in 41 states."
Karen Borchers is the Executive Director for United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina. Their address is P.O. Box 1658, Murphy, NC 28906.
They can be reached by Phone: (828) 835-7064 and Fax: (828) 835-3434.
You can pledge your donation to United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties online.
All of the money raised by the United Way stays in Cherokee and Clay Counties and is used to help local people in their communities.
Donors can specify whether they want their contributions to be used to help people in Cherokee, Clay, or both counties.
New flood insurance maps for Cherokee County - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 15, 2008
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, January 9 2008 at 6:31 AM
From The Cherokee Scout: "Residents and business owners are invited to see the preliminary copies of the newly updated Flood Insurance Rate Map on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at the Cherokee County Courthouse. The maps will be on display beginning at 6:00 pm, and a presentation on the material will begin at 6:30 pm."
"The new maps can be viewed before the meeting at either the county mapping/GIS office at 39 Peachtree Street or in the mapping office at 59 Hiwassee Street. The offices are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday."
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