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State Farm Announces $25K in Grants for 40 Non-profit Organizations Dedicated to Improving their Communities

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State Farm Announces $25K in Grants for 40 Non-profit Organizations Dedicated to Improving their Communities State Farms Provides Incentive for Being a Good Neighbor with the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program   State Farm announces 9th Annual Neighborhood Assist Program Neighbors across the country will soon have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities…

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Judy Bruce Discusses COVID-19s influence on the Travel Industry and the Creative Solutions to Travel Planning

Judy Bruce, Cruise Planners, Murphy, NC

Judy Bruce of Cruise Planners Discusses Creatively Approaching Travel Planning in the time of COVID Early in June Sherry met with Judy Bruce of Cruise Planners to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the travel industry, and how she’s creatively accommodating clients. Check out the video series throughout this post to get the latest info from…

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ProMotion’s July Event

Pro Motion Rehab | Murphy NC

From Pro Motion Rehab – July Updates Categories Chamber Events Community Interest Economic Development in Cherokee County Food & Brew For Immediate Release From the Executive Director Human Interest Member Spotlight Members Miscellaneous Our Great Outdoors Tech Sauce Visit NC Farms Where WNC Begins

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On the Road with Riley – Lake Hiwassee

On the Road with Riley - Lake Hiwassee, Murphy, NC

Early Trip Down Hiwassee Lake in Murphy, NC So far in “On the Road with Riley,” we have hiked, biked, and run across the Appalachian terrain. This, however, does not fully encapsulate the vast array of adventures that await in Western North Carolina. Therefore, on this outing, we took to the waters for an early…

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Let Safety Be Your Guiding Principle

Let Safety Be Your Guiding Principle Considerations for farm, food, and agritourism related industries navigating reopening businesses and restarting of the economy. Face masks | Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Thursday, June 11, the Chamber staff once again attended an informative webinar sponsored by Visit NC Farms.  Dr. Ben Chapman, Food Safety Specialist with…

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Appreciating our Local Law Enforcement

Appreciating our local law enforcement

Appreciating our Local Law Enforcement   On behalf of Jim Miller State Farm and Steven Aft State Farm, we want to show our appreciation by serving a delicious BARBECUE LUNCHEON to ALL CHEROKEE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL on Thursday June 18, 2020 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department/Detention Center (577 Regal St,…

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Riley hikes Panther Top Tower Trail in Murphy, NC

On the Road with Riley - Panther Top

On the Road with Riley – Panther Top Tower Trail Are you interested in a relatively easy hike with a phenomenal view? Do you enjoy exploring old logging roads that snake through the Appalachian wilderness? Are you preferential to trails that are open to both dogs and horses, as well as foot and bike traffic?…

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Jack Rabbit Trails in Hayesville, NC

On the Road with Riley - Jack Rabbit Trails, Hiawassee, NC

On the Road with Riley – Jack Rabbit Trails Trailhead at Jackrabbit Mountain in Hayesville, NC | photo by Riley Lachance I recently visited the Jackrabbit Mountain trail system for a mountain biking excursion with my dad. Let me begin by stating that I am by no means an expert mountain biker (hiking and running…

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WKRK Live – 6/10/20

Tyler Anderson and Sherry Raines on WKRK Live

WKRK LIVE – Upcoming Events, Free Resources for Re-opening Businesses, and the Kindness of Strangers THE HIGHLIGHTS Local Activities Farmer’s Market at L&N Depot will be open Saturday from 9am to 1pm Events The Legendary Ladies of Motown, Mary Wilson and Martha Reeves will be performing at the Smokey Mountain Center for Performing Arts June…

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A Special Message from Erlanger Health Systems

A Special Message from Erlanger Health Systems Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital provides world-class, patient-centered care for a seven-county region in Western North Carolina, North Georgia and East Tennessee. The 25-bed critical access facility is the region’s only hospital anchored by a leading academic medical center. Services include a wide spectrum of…

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