Archive for Murphy NC Community
Friends of the NRA Dinner in Murphy NC a Big Success for 2010
The National Rifle Association Dinner tonight in Murphy NC was a big hit! There was a huge turnout and lots of money was raised to benefit local shooting organizations, clubs, and much more. There were lots of rifles and pistols won – and not only that, there were lots of other goodies too! The only downside [...]
4th of July 2009 was a Blast in Murphy NC!
This fourth of July was a highly anticipated and much appreciated break for many people, and the same is true in Murphy NC! Yours truly was even looking forward a break and enjoying Lake Hiwassee.
Lake Hiwassee is absolutely beautiful this year. The water level is very high, the dam is in full operation keeping the [...]
Reasons to Buy Local in Murphy NC and Cherokee County
This article will be featured in the debut issue of The Green Sheets which will be delivered to roughly 10,000 mailboxes in the Murphy NC area. It is designed to promote shopping locally in the area and will be full of coupons and excellent values giving you, the buyer, the chance to save some money, [...]
Five Forks Development in Martin’s Creek Community of Murphy, North Carolina
The raw land tract that would become Five forks, or just 5 Forks as a few folks write it, was originally owned by developer Manny Hernandez. The site plan and much of the orchestration was done by our very own RE/MAX mountain Properties Broker/Owner, David Ritz. It wasn’t acquired as one single tract. Rather, Phase 1 was [...]
Overview of Murphy, North Carolina – The Location, Population, People, Real Estate, History, and Facts
Murphy is the westernmost town in North Carolina. Nestled in the Blue Ridge and Mountains, Murphy is the county seat of Cherokee County. The city limits of Murphy are actually quite small with a landmass of approximately 1,702.88 acres. On the same token, the “area” of Murphy is quite large. It comprises the entire zip [...]
Halloween at Konaheeta Park and on Duke Street was an Amazing Success in Murphy NC!
Halloween this year was celebrated at Konaheeta Park and at Duke Street this year in Murphy NC. It turned out to be a huge success!
Trick-or-treating on Duke Street is a family favorite every year. Duke Street is located right inside Murphy city limits and is a residential neighborhood home to many of the area’s influential [...]
The Nottley River of Murphy, North Carolina
The Nottley River in Murphy, North Carolina is unique since it a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) river. It is small and very clean. Nottley Dam is about 4 miles upstream, and development on the river is well managed. This means muddy runoff is not a problem and quickly runs clean after a rain. Despite increasing [...]
US Forest Service Land – A Major Murphy, North Carolina Resource
The US Forest Service accounts for a tremendous portion of Cherokee County’s landmass. According to the Cherokee County Mapping Department, the forest service operates a whoping 93,169.87 acres of public land in our county alone.
Having so much Forest Service, which is commonly known as the Nantahala Forest, is a huge asset to Murphy. Here are only a [...]
Owassa Road in Murphy NC
Very seldom do you see a place in the United States have a unique name. In Murphy, we see many Indian and other names which you’re unlikely to see anywhere else. Today on our way back from visiting family in Pensacola, FL, I noticed a sign I never thought I’d see! I took this picture from my Blackberry [...]
The Benefits and Beauty of Lake Hiwassee
Lake Hiwassee is a beautiful lake situated in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina. Being the largest lake in Cherokee County, it offers a lot to boaters, fisherman, campers, and more. It takes up 6,280 acres and is made by dams on either end. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is the government agency responsible for [...]
