From the Editor

   For the last three years, I covered the Murphy High School football team. I witnessed head coach David Gentry surpass 400 career wins and accumulate two more state titles for the school, which has nine to its name.

Layoffs hit home

   News of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s decision to layoff eight Graham County workers quickly spread last week.    The only problem was, not a lot was known as to why it occurred. The department shed some light on the situation Aug. 14, when N.C.

Ramblers have their last ride...or do they?

The Fontana Ramblers’ “last regularly-scheduled performance” had people square-dancing in the streets at Friday’s edition of Music on the Square.