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43rd Singing Christmas Tree to be presented at Murphy 1st

    Murphy – This year will be the 43rd consecutive year featuring the Singing Christmas Tree.     The Christmas tree is more than 25 feet high, with a star pointed toward the highest part of the sanctuary at Murphy First Baptist Church, 517 Hiawassee St.

Renowned suicide expert to speak at Western Carolina

Thomas W. Joiner Jr Cullowhee – Western Carolina University will welcome Thomas W. Joiner Jr., one of the world’s leading authorities on suicide, to speak as part of its doctor of psychology program’s speaker series. Joiner’s talk, “Why People Die By Suicide,” will be presented at 6 p.m.

Gentry sets record in instant-classic 15-14 win against Swain

   Bryson City – The world stopped as a Swain passing attempt sailed through the air toward the end zone with time expiring and the Murphy Bulldogs leading the Maroon Devils 15-14.

Coyote sightings peak in October and November

  Raleigh — Hearing or seeing more coyotes these days? You’re not alone, say biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. According to them, it is common for North Carolinians to report seeing and hearing coyotes more often in October and November.

SCOUTING AROUND: MAC opens fiber art exhibit

    Murphy – The newest art exhibit wraps visitors in a traditional art form done in a more striking, colorful way.     "Quilts!," an exhibit of pieces made by members of the Southern Appalachian Modern Quilt Guild, opened in the Cultural Calendar Room of the Murphy Art Center on Friday.