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09/05/2026

Town of Murphy and Cherokee County to Hold September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

MURPHY, N.C. — The Town of Murphy and Cherokee County will host a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. at Center Stage at Town Square in Murphy.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The ceremony will honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives, including first responders, members of the military, passengers, flight crews, workers and civilians. It will also recognize the courage and service of those who responded that day, as well as the first responders who continue to serve our communities today.

The program is expected to include patriotic and memorial elements, moments of reflection and recognition of local first responders.

Mayor Tim Radford said the ceremony will provide an opportunity for the community to come together in remembrance.

“Twenty-five years later, it is still important that we remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, and reflect on the unity and service that followed one of the darkest days in our nation’s history,” Radford said.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Sincerely,

Tim Radford
Mayor
Town of Murphy

09/04/2026

THE FLYOVER
Sept. 4, 2026

15 Colleges Now Cost over $100K a Year

Fifteen U.S. colleges now carry sticker prices above $100,000 a year, up from just two last year, according to a new analysis of Princeton Review pricing data. Over four years, that's nearly half a million dollars per student.

California's Harvey Mudd College tops the list at $104,512, followed by Duke and the University of Chicago. Brown, Columbia, and Cornell each came in just under the six-figure mark.

In a separate ranking of financial return on investment, Harvey Mudd comes in 50th, and NYU, the 12th priciest, comes in 321st in ROI. New York's public CUNY schools dominate the top spots for investment returns.

Need-based aid can cut the bill by about 75% at some schools, dropping one $102,260 cost to roughly $29,195. But only about half of students at top schools qualify for that aid. Experts say the rest, mainly families earning $300,000 or more, pay the full price.

09/03/2026

THE GEORGIA FLYOVER
Sept. 3, 2026

Officer Killed in Ambush; Suspect Dead

A Warm Springs police officer was shot and killed in an ambush while in his patrol car late Tuesday, and the suspected shooter was found in South Carolina with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died.

The officer, Chris Fisher, 36, had arrested the shooting suspect days earlier on suspicion of police obstruction, firearm possession during an attempted crime, and ma*****na possession/distribution.

Fisher was married and a father of two. He recently joined the department after serving as a deputy with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office from 2018 to 2025. “This is a tragic reminder of the dangers law enforcement face on a daily basis in service to their communities, and I ask that all Georgians lift up Fisher’s family and his fellow officers in prayer,” Gov. Brian Kemp said.

The suspected gunman was identified as Jimmy Steverson, 23, of Warm Springs, who fled the scene, touching off a statewide manhunt. On Wednesday, sheriff's deputies in Anderson County, S.C., stopped a car around 11:30 a.m. and found Steverson.

09/03/2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Graham County in western North Carolina...
- Until 530 PM EDT.
- At 459 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Robbinsville, moving west at 15 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Expect damage to trees and power lines.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, and Cheoah.

ISSUED AT
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

09/02/2026

Cherokee Co. N.C. Commissioner Meeting
Sept. 2, 2026

Joint Meeting with the Town of Andrews N.C.
- Audio will start when meeting begins.

09/02/2026

The Community 4ward!
Sept. 2026

A new program to help keep you informed, sponsored by Commissioner Jeana Conley.

09/01/2026

Don't miss the Labor Day Sale at Home Style Furniture in Murphy, N.C. !!

09/01/2026

THE SNIFF CHECK
Sept. 1, 2026

Pollen Index: 9.8
Pollen Level: high
Predominant Pollen: Ragweed, Grass and Chenopods.

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Wednesday will remain stable in the very high range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.

08/31/2026

THE LOCAL REPORT w/Christina Randall
Aug. 31, 2026

The Tri-State Areas Only televised News Brief!

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