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The Mountains of Murphy NC Never Become Normal

By johnpoltrock | Published: July 31, 2011

We just arrived home yesterday from a very short vacation trip to Pensacola FL. Jessica has some family down there, so we snuck away to go visit them and take some R&R time While we were visiting, one of Jessica’s family members made the comment that they rarely go to the beach – maybe a … Continue reading The Mountains of Murphy NC Never Become Normal

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Halloween in Murphy NC – headed to Duke Street!

By johnpoltrock | Published: October 30, 2010

These are the two scariest girls in Murphy NC – Jessica and Katie! As Halloween is being celebrated on the eve of, we are getting ready to head to Duke Street in downtown Murphy. Duke Street is the most popular place for kids and families to go on Halloween. It’ll be packed with ghouls, goblins, … Continue reading Halloween in Murphy NC – headed to Duke Street!

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John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2010

By johnpoltrock | Published: October 6, 2010

Every year, The John C. Campbell Folk School hosts one of my personal favorite Fall Festivals in Murphy, NC. Thousands of people flock to the small town of Brasstown, NC to celebrate the changing of the seasons. This year was no different. It was great! There were lots of people and some really good vendors … Continue reading John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2010

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The Big Sweep – A Lake Hiwassee Cleanup in Murphy NC

By johnpoltrock | Published: September 25, 2010

Lake Hiwassee is a gorgeous resource here in Murphy, and I find myself writing about it often in many different articles. A week ago today was the annual Big Sweep. It’s an arranged group of folks who spend at least half their Saturday on Lake Hiwassee cleaning up trash in different coves. Jessica and I … Continue reading The Big Sweep – A Lake Hiwassee Cleanup in Murphy NC

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Scholarships Are Being Given in Murphy NC and Surrounding Areas

By johnpoltrock | Published: May 15, 2010

At this time of year, I have the privilege of sitting on several scholarship committees where we get to interview many of the areas High School Seniors and award them with scholarships. The best part is, many of the scholarships cover not only the Cherokee County/Murphy NC area, but Robbinsville, Hayesville, and beyond. It’s an … Continue reading Scholarships Are Being Given in Murphy NC and Surrounding Areas

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Veteran’s Day in Murphy NC

By johnpoltrock | Published: November 11, 2009

Happy Veteran’s Day! As the son of a career military man, I have a huge respect for our Veteran’s and those in active duty. We thank you more than any words could ever express and salute you for your contibution to our country. Because of the work and sacrifice you have made, we have the freedom we that … Continue reading Veteran’s Day in Murphy NC

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John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival was a Blast in Murphy / Brasstown NC!!

By johnpoltrock | Published: November 6, 2009

Every year, the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC welcomes thousands of people from all over the United States to their annual Fall Festival – and this year’s was great! There were lots of vendors and artists who brought their talent and crafts for sale at the hundreds of vendor tents.   Not … Continue reading John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival was a Blast in Murphy / Brasstown NC!!

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Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day a Blast for the Children in Murphy NC

By johnpoltrock | Published: August 24, 2009

This Saturday was an absolute blast! More than 600 kids in the Murphy, North Carolina area met in the Martins Creek / Brasstown area to enjoy one major event – the Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day. Every year for the past four or five years, Scott Hogsed Memorial Day has been orchestrated in August by … Continue reading Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day a Blast for the Children in Murphy NC

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Enjoying the Water on Hiwassee Lake in Murphy NC This Weekend!

By johnpoltrock | Published: June 8, 2009

This weekend turned out to be bright and gorgeous! After a long day of showing real estate to some prospective buyers on Saturday, it really was a treat to get out boating on Lake Hiwassee this Sunday. We put in the boat at the Hanging Dog Forest Service area here in Murphy and then rode … Continue reading Enjoying the Water on Hiwassee Lake in Murphy NC This Weekend!

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John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2008 in Murphy, NC

By johnpoltrock | Published: October 12, 2008

Cool weather, falling leaves, and festivals means it is October and that Fall is in full swing here in Murphy, North Carolina! Last weekend we went to the John C Campbell Folk School‘s Fall Festival here in Murphy, NC / Brasstown, NC. It was perfect weather! Despite gas shortages throughout much of the southeast, 1,000′s … Continue reading John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2008 in Murphy, NC

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