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 Murphy Bulldogs head to 2A state championship gameMurphy’s Bulldogs are back on the big stage, heading to the NCHSAA 2A state championship after a strong playoff run. The matchup is set against Tarboro at Lenoir Rhyne University’s Moretz Stadium in Hickory, giving fans a clear target for weekend travel plans and watch parties.Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m., with tickets available through NCHSAA channels and the participating schools. For those who cannot make the drive, the game will stream on the NFHS Network, which opens up options for home viewing or gathering with neighbors at local businesses. Cherokee Scout’s latest sports schedule frames this game as the capstone to the county’s winter sports week.* State 2A championship: Murphy vs Tarboro at Lenoir Rhyne’s Moretz Stadium in Hickory.* Kickoff time set for Saturday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m..* In person tickets through NCHSAA and school channels, plus streaming on NFHS Network.* Local coverage highlights this as a major regional event for fans and businesses.News Date: December 6–8, 2025.Sources:* https://www.highschoolot.com/story/2025-starmount-rams-vs-murphy-bulldogs-2a-west-regional-football-final/22275299/* https://www.citizen-times.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/05/nc-high-school-football-murphy-starmount-western-regional-final-defense/87513199007/* https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nchsaa/gam6fecc5e500* https://www.carolinagridiron.com/2025/12/2025-nchsaafb-regionals.html* https://www.cherokeescout.com/sports/cherokee-county-high-school-sports-schedule-dec-8-13Community Spotlight Tuesday: Cherokee County Sharing Center and local food resourcesThis Community Spotlight Tuesday focuses on the Cherokee County Sharing Center and the wider network of food resources that help neighbors get through winter. The Sharing Center in Murphy operates as a volunteer driven, donation powered pantry that provides groceries and a welcoming environment for families who need a little extra help.The Region A Food Resources guide and church partners point to additional programs and meal sites in Andrews, Marble, Bellview, and other communities. Together, these efforts form a safety net that becomes especially important in December when heating bills and holiday costs rise at the same time.* Cherokee County Sharing Center runs pantry hours in Murphy with a warm, low barrier atmosphere.* Partner programs and meal sites extend food support into Andrews, Marble, and rural parts of the county.* Churches, civic groups, and individual donors keep shelves stocked and doors open.* Winter utility bills and holiday expenses make December a critical month for both clients and volunteers.News Date: October–November 2025.Sources:* https://www.rapc.org/post/region-a-food-resources* https://cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Food-Resource-Guide-Cherokee-County-Updated-OCT-2025-.pdf* https://st-william.net/community-life-1* https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--murphy-nc* https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/cherokee-county-sharing-center%2C611508378/Young Harris College and Hiawassee partner at the Paris Business CenterYoung Harris College and the City of Hiawassee have announced a new collaboration centered on the Paris Business Center in downtown Hiawassee. The partnership links the college’s Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs, known as PREP, with the Center’s space and programming for local entrepreneurs, giving students real world work and giving small businesses access to emerging talent.The Paris Business Center offers co working space, meeting rooms, and incubator suites, and serves entrepreneurs from Towns and Union counties in Georgia, across the line into Clay and Cherokee counties in North Carolina, and up into the Copper Basin. As part of the collaboration, Young Harris students will gain hands on experience through internships, projects, and community engagement tied directly into the Center’s coaching and events. The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority remains a key driver behind the Paris Business Center and downtown revitalization.* PREP at Young Harris College focuses on career readiness, financial literacy, ethics and leadership, and resilience.* The Paris Business Center provides space and programming for startups and small businesses in the Lake Chatuge and border region.* The partnership gives students internships and project work while offering entrepreneurs access to new ideas and energy.* The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority is a central partner in the Center’s growth.News Date: December 2, 2025.Sources:* (User provided press release: “Young Harris College and City of Hiawassee announce collaboration,” Dec. 2, 2025.)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/1258068051008920/posts/2854461711369538/* https://www.facebook.com/HiawasseeGA/videos/2073395816798277/* https://townscountyherald.net/pdf/tch%2008-27-25%20Front.pdf* https://www.townscountyherald.net/...
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