Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Murphy is a town where history runs deep and nature flourishes. Murphy’s history is intertwined with the Cherokee people, who once inhabited this ...

The Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy was built in 1926. It's shown here on the afternoon of Jan. 10, 2024. This is the sixth installment in our Main Street NC series from the WUNC ...

Murphy lies in the far southwest corner of North Carolina, and its distance from major highways keeps the town calm through most of the year. The long drive helps protect daily routines, and residents ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The 2025 NCHSAA 2A Football Championship will feature a titanic showdown between two small-school dynasties when the ...