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Real Estate Murphy North Carolina,Protecting our Streams,Cherokee County North Carolina

April 4th, 2010 1:00 PM

It Takes A Team To Protect A Stream

There were patches of snow in the shaded places,and a few flakes were blowing around. Shuler Creek, a hatchery-supported troutnstream above Lake Apalachia near the Tennessee line,was swollen. It was in a hurry to get down fromits headwaters on 3,600-foot Cantrell top.

"This creek is up two or three feet," Larry Hummel said.
He was standing with Dennis Hammond and Glen Harker, all protected by waders and extra layers of clothing,in the 42-degree water.

"We need those tweezers in here now."Hammond said.
With that, Glendon Gale their fellow member of the Mountain Country Rod and Gun Club, came scurrying along the bank from his vehicle. He delivered that and other tools these volunteers use to determine if there are enough bugs for trout to eat in Shuler Creek

How? One member gently stirs with his boots rocks on the creeks bed. Another braces him in the current. A third nets bugs washed from benesth the rocks. And a fourth completes an official record.

They empty their catch in creek water they scoop with a white plastic margarine tub, fresh from a member's dishwasher. Hammond uses the tweezers to carefully pluck and identify bugs,One stonefly,and returns them to the streams.

The volunteers Feb.3 total counts were 170 stoneflies,106 mayflies,22 craneflies,8 watersnipes,6 water pennies,5 gilles snails, 4 dobsonflies, 4 caddishflies, 2 dragonflies,4 clams, 3 salamanders, 2 redline darters, 2 worms,1 crayfish and 1 sculpin. That's about average for Shuler Creek bug survey, Gale said.

I studied up close the fragile life froms of a profuse-for now-Nantahala National Forest ecosystem."They look healthy," I said. " Yes they do," Hummel replied. "When you find healthy water, you're going to find healthy bugs and healthy fish,"

I asked,"But what harms water?"
"Polluition, acid rain, runoff from roads, fertilizers from golf courses and people's yards, erosion,all kinds of things," Hammond said.

The members have the Izaak Walton League's guide," Stream Insects and Crustaceans." Their EPA kits for measureing dissolves oxygen levels are from the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition. Trout Unlimited has a stake here,tooThe county's nine other hatchery-supported trout streams need care like this by other volunteer and student science-class groups.

The Shuler Creek counts go to the U.S. Forest Service and Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, Stream Watch program.
Trout- 40 percent,brook,40 percent rainbow and 20 percent brown are trucked from N.C. Wildlife's Pisgah Hatchery at Brevard,then put in a the aforementioned bridge.

Teamwork like the rod and gun club's is what's needed o protect our watershed.Happily,there's an annual event celebrating this very ideal,bringing everyone together. It's the Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet.

This year's is set for Friday March 12, at Brasstown Valley Resort.Call the Hiwassee river Watershed Coalition for reservations.838-837-5414.

This is a columm comes from the Cherokee Scout,and Tom Bennett. The Cherokee is now over 120 years old! The Scout Web site is. www.cherokeescout.com

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Just Listed! 69 Collins lane Murphy, NC 28906

July 14th, 2010 5:11 PM

$90,000.00
69 Collins lane

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 0	Rooms: 0
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Garage: 0	Built: 0

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Just Listed! 11 Yellow Maple Court Murphy, NC 28906

July 12th, 2010 1:40 PM

$69,500.00
11 Yellow Maple Court

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 0	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 0	Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0	Built: 0

Beautiful home site with view located in upscale gated community. Wide paved roads, septic permit, underground utilities, community water.

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Just Listed! 68 Collins Court Murphy, NC 28906

July 5th, 2010 12:19 PM

$90,000.00
68 Collins Court

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 0	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 0	Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0	Built: 0

Beautiful New Mountain Gated Subdivision surrounded by the best Views in the area. Wide paved access. Underground utilities, community water. Common area with pavilion & fireplace. Exceptional homes. This large lot offers excellent homesite with long range views. The perftect place for luxurious mountain living. Lots to love here, near whitewater rafting, hiking.

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Just Listed! 50 Falcon Lane Murphy, NC 28906

June 10th, 2010 4:55 PM

$249,900.00
50 Falcon Lane

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 2	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 2	Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0	Built: 1925

PUBLIC REMARKS: Country Farm House with character that could be historic. It has a pond, fenced pasture bordering creek/brook that is ready for horses and/or a mini-farm. Out buildings: barn w/loft and at least 1 stall, equipment storage and the coop w/electricity. Owner updates/repairs include new septic in 2001 / roof in 2006. Property consist of 3 lots, lot 2 is very buildable. Measurements per county records.

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Real Estate Murphy N.C.-Scenic Highways And Byways-Cherokee Co.

June 8th, 2010 1:18 PM

Appalachia is carved with trails,some centuries old and others making a network of more 50 scenic byways.

Cherokee County is surrounded by Nantahala National Forest,cradling the western region in 531,212 acres of lust wilderness.

Experience the Trail of Tears and track the route by vehicle,or pull off the road and overlook the vistas and peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The park,the country's most visited,has attractions for recreation,such as hiking,amping,ranger-guided tours and picnicking.

Motorists,can expect 384 miles of road to explore in the Smokies.Visitation is at its highest from July 1 to Aug. 15 and during the weekends in October.Beat the crowds or join in on an auto tour to find the most popular destinations like Clingmans Dome or Newfound Gap Road.

The Great Smoky Mountains Association,the park's non-profit partner,provids free podcasts of self-guided road tours for download online at.www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit.

Spectacular bursts of color begin to line the horizons form October to early November as leaves start to turn to rusted oranges and pale yellows.The mustsee transformation can be viewed anywhere in the county,and it attracts serious leaf-peerpers along with curious on lookers.

Since 1958,the Western North Carolina Wagon Train has traveled from the Tellico Plains of Tennessee to Andrews. The first wagon blazed in to Murphy in an attempt to create a federally funded highway to link the two states. Every five years,the train travels the original route from Tellico to Murphy.

The tradition carries on today and anyone is welcome to participate in gatjhering day Sunday, June 27,for a parade through Andrews.
For details,visit www.wncwagontrainnc.com

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Once again thank you Cherokee Scout. this is from the Peaks & Valleys. www.cherokeescout.com

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Just Listed! 285 Oak Grove Rd. Murphy, NC 28906

May 27th, 2010 1:09 PM

$36,000.00
285 Oak Grove Rd.

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 2	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 1	Sq. Ft.: 1104
Garage: 0	Built: 1960

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Real Estate-Murphy N.C.-Historic Places To Experience-Cherokee County N.C.

May 26th, 2010 2:46 PM

Shards of history remain in Cherokee County to remind of a time out for most county residents.The county is proud of the preservation of several sites dating back to the 19th century.
Local historic sites include;

The Cherokee County Courthouse,established in 1927,is the only one of its kind-a building faced in blue marble quarried along the Valley River;

The robert Lafayette Cooper house,build around 1890,is one of the only full expressions of Queen Anne-style homes in Cherokee County;

Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery,created around 1869,was gifted to the Methodist church by early settler Joshua Harshaw and is a part of Murphy First United Methodist Church;

The John Franklin Cobb house in Bellview was built around 1861 and is famous for being where baseball Hall of famer Ty Cobb spent summers with his grandparents;

The Franklin Pierce cover house in Andrews,built around 1900,was the residence of F.P. Cover and Sons Tannery,a major Andrews industry during the 20th century;

The Walker Inn in Andrews,guilt around 1844,was an important wayside inn and stopping place on the road to Franklin;

The Firet Baptist Church in Andrews,built from 1900-24,features classical revival architecture. It is now home to the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center and used for recreation,culture and theater

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Real Estate Murphy N.C-Tribe Buying Lad For Casino-Cherokee County N.C..

May 14th, 2010 12:22 PM

Marble – A Class II gaming facility could be operating on tribal land in Cherokee County in 2011.

    Michell Hicks, principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, signed a resolution on May 5 that was approved by the tribal council on May 4. The resolution authorizes a joint Class II committee to access the necessary financing to fund land acquisitions and purchase almost 800 acres in Cherokee County to prepare for possible Class II or other tribally approved projects in the area.

    Hicks said Friday that a Class II facility in Cherokee County would include gaming machines and “possibly bingo.” The casino on the Qualla Boundary is a Class III gaming facility and has blackjack, slot machines and all other types of gaming that are not included in Class I or Class II.     “We need to secure the land and continue planning, including market and financial feasibility,” Hicks said.

    The Class II Gaming Committee studied and recommended which lands the tribe should purchase for the Cherokee County facility, he said. The 793.58 acres to be purchased at a cost of $6,414,828 is both trust (tribal) and non-trust (non-tribal) land. Hicks confirmed that the property is in the area of the old Mundys Lumber & Veneer plant on Tomotla Road. The committee evaluated about a half-dozen sites in the county. The overall scope or size of the project isn’t yet known.

    “There is still a great deal of work to do, but I anticipate we will move forward in 2010,” Hicks said.

    It will take a minimum of 12 months to build the facility, and it could take up to 15-18 months, he said.

    “It will definitely [result in] a few hundred jobs,” he said.

    The land to be purchased is the following:

    • Tract 32 – 247 acres at $700,000;

    • Tract 35 – 205 acres at $500,000;

    • Stiles Colvard Creek Gorge – 26.64 acres at $386,200;

    • Stiles Old Home Place – 4.94 acres at $100,000;

    • BB&T foreclosure – 144 acres at $700,000;

    • Stiles U.S. 19 frontage west tract – 115 acres at $2.3 million;

    • Mount Holdings plant site on highway – 51 acres at $1,450,000.

    A commission of $278,628 would bring the total to $6,414,908. The resolution states that other future opportunities available to the tribe, in addition to job opportunities and housing that could compliment a successful Class II operation on the proposed site includes, but is not limited to, the following concepts or ideas:

    • cultural heritage center and historical museum;

    • veterans memorial;

    • nature conservancy;

    • outdoor gardens and nature trail;

    • creek walk and waterfall tour;

    • tubing;

    • trout fishing, hiking;

    • rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding;

    • Great Smoky Mountain Railway and/or airport fly-in gaming excursions;

    • tourist visitations;

    • future residential golf course development.

    County Manager David Badger, who also is director of the county’s Economic Development Commission, said a gaming facility would bring new jobs to the county. Construction workers would eat and lodge here.

    “Hopefully, it will spur further growth and induce confidence in investing in our community,” he said.

    Badger noted that anything built on tribal land won’t be subject to property or sales tax, but he thinks it will have a positive impact on the economy and bring jobs to the county.

    Murphy Mayor Bill Hughes said a water line from Murphy to Andrews already is in place. A gaming facility would require sewer lines.

    Hughes believes sewer lines go as far as the National Guard Armory on U.S. 19/74. It probably would be about 2.5 miles to extend lines to the future gaming facility.

    Hughes said he hopes a gaming complex would filter people back into Murphy to shop, eat at restaurants and stay the night.

    “It will bring in extra jobs and probably building [around tribal lands],” he said. This comes from the Cherokee Scout
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Real Estate Murphy N .C.- HUD Homes For Sale Part Two-Jack Shingler Your HUD Home Agent

May 4th, 2010 9:51 PM

Should I Get a Home Inspection?

Hud does not warrant the condition of its properties and will not pay for the correction of defects or repairs.Since the new owner will be responsible for making needed repairs,HUD strongly urges every potential homebuyer to get a professional inspection prior to submitting an offer to purchase.

If you are interested in acquiring a HUD Home that is in need of repair,you may be interested in applying for an FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan. When a homebuyer wants to pourchase a house in needed of repair or modernization, the homebuyer usually has to obtain financing first to purchase the dwelling, additional financing to do the rehabilitation construction;and a permanent mortgage. Often the interest rates and short amortization periods.The Section 203(k) program was design to address this situation. The borrower can get just one mortgage loan,at a long-term fixed ( or adjustable) rate,to finance both the acquisition and the rehabilitation of the property. Click here for more information about FHA's 203(k) Rehabiliation Loan Program.

What About Financing?

HUD does not provide direct financing to buyers of HUD Homes. Buyers must obtain financing through either their own cash reserves or a mortgage lender. If you have the necessary available cash or can qualify for a loan (subject to certain restrictions) you may buy a HUD Home. Whike HUD does not provide direct financing for the purchase of a HUD Home,it may be possible for you to qualify for an FHA-insured mortgage to finance the purchase.

Where Can I learn About Available HUD Properties?

Any single family property acquired by HUD,FHA will display a sign identifying who is managing the property before it is listed for sale. During this time the property is appraised,title issues are resolved, if necessary, and a determination is made about the property's eligibility for HUD's discount sales programs.Listing posted on the internet and the Multiple Listing Service. For more information,contact the Management and Marketing Contractor serving your area.
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Just Listed! 103 Foggy Bottom Trail Murphy, NC 28906

April 26th, 2010 9:50 AM

$274,000.00
103 Foggy Bottom Trail

Murphy, NC 28906

Beds: 3	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 2	Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0	Built: 2002

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Real Estate Murphy N.C. HUD Foreclosures Contack For Western North Carolina Part One-Jack Shingler

April 18th, 2010 1:46 PM

Looking for a great deal on a cabin in the Mountains? Check out , the great deals that a HUD home can have.

What is a HUD Home?
A HUD home is a 1-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insureed mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure clam.

Who Can Buy A HUD Home?
Almost anyone! If you have the cash or can qualify for a loan (subject to certain restrictions) you may buy a HUD home. HUD Homes are initially offered to owner-occupant purchasers (people who are buying the home as their primary residence).Following the priority for owner occupants,unsold properties are available to all buyers,including investors.

How Are HUD Homes Sold?
All properties available for purchase by the public for sale atInternet listing sites maintained by management companies under contract to HUD. Any real estate broker registered with HUD may submit and offer and contract to purchase on your behalf. HUD pays the real estate broker's commoission,if included in the contract.

HUD Homes are offered for sale at fair market value,based on a recent appraisal.Generally, HUD Homes are sold in what is know as an" Offer Period",during which a potential buyers offer must be made. At the end of the "Offer Period" all offers are opened and the bid providing the highest acceptable net erturn to HUD may then be accepted. Following the initial "Offer Period" homes remaining unsold are offered on an "extended" basis which means offers may be submitted any business day. If a bid on one of these homes is acceptable,the broker will usually be notified within 48 hours of HUD's acceptance of the offer.
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Just Listed! 197 TWO POND LANE Hayesville, NC 28904

April 17th, 2010 11:59 AM

$72,000.00
197 TWO POND LANE

Hayesville, NC 28904

Beds: 2	Rooms: 6
Full Baths: 2	Sq. Ft.: 932
Garage: 1	Built: 1983

HUD FORECLOSURER!!! This 2/2 home is not far from town, As-is Value is $ 90,000 Price has been Significant Reduction price $72,000. But the good news is you can bid on this one! Property has $3,465 in a Escrow Amount to help with the fixing up that is needed to bring it back too great shape! So make and offer on your cabin in the Mountains of North Carolina now.

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Real Estate Murphy N.C. CuriositynShop,Cherokee County N.C.

April 12th, 2010 3:00 PM

What We Are…

…in Murphy, NC, French doors fling open, a brightly lit, magical room entices you to cross its threshold into a world of excitement, intrigue, entertainment and knowledge…

…in Andrews, NC, you enter an atrium and encounter the remnants of an old service station. In reality you’ve entered a bookstore along with a coffee/wine shop and café.

Such places of enchantment really exist in the mountains of western North Carolina!

Our merchandise is carefully selected to include not only best sellers and classic book titles, but also an eclectic mix of local literature, arts and crafts.

We offer on-line shopping, and for a small fee, we will find “out of print” or hard to find publications. We are happy to accommodate mail orders.

Visitors and Newcomers

Our local and regional section with maps, guidebooks, hiking, nature and regional history and literature, greets the “out-of-towners” exploring or relocating to our area. Additionally, we can help you find the perfect souvenir or gift for any occasion.

Come, pay us a visit in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine from The Daily Grind & Wine, while browsing our wonderful selection of books and art.

Where We Are…

…our Murphy store is located in The Shoppes of Murphy at 46 Valley River Ave. Click here for Murphy Directions.

In Andrews, we are at 1060 Main St., at the corner of Cherry St. Click here for Andrews Directions.

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Real Estate Murphy N.C. Whats Down The Road In April, Cherokee County N.C.

March 30th, 2010 2:28 PM

Whats Down the Road in April

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Friday 2
The Tennessee group Just Us appears in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Keith house at John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free

Saturday 3
The annual Easter egg hunt at Clay County Recreation Park entertains youngsters every year. Call Michelle Rogers at 828-389-0766 or 828-557-1666 for details.
Tri-County Bass and Tri-County Community Collage Foundation present Fishing for Scholarships 2010 on beautiful Lake Chatuge in Hayesville. Blasstoff is at 7 a.m. with weigh-in at 4 p.m. The tournament is for two-person teams,artificial lures only,with a limit of five fish per boat.Large-mouth,smallmouth,shoal and spotted bass will be weighed.Call Monica Holley at 828-835-4238 or Dotie Ortega at 828-835-4038 for details.

Friday 9
The Licklog Players in Hayesville present a mystery,Mousetrap,at the Peacock Playhouse. The show runs Friday,Saturday and Sunday for two weeks through April 18th. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2;30 P.M. Sundays.Tickets are $15.This production is directed by Edie Klienpeter. Call 828-389-8632 for details.

Saturday 10
Jackrabbit Mountain Off Road Duathlon is set for 10 a.m. at the trail off N.C. 175 in Clay County. A 2.2 mile, 14mile mountain bikeing event and another 2.2 mile run is planned.Proceeds benefit the newly compleed trail through the Southern Appalachian Bicycling Association. Call president Joanna Atkisson at 828-389-8085 or visit www.sabacycling.com for details.
Spring Bass Classic Tournament and Flying Disc Golf Festival at Fontana in Graham County. Call 1-800-849-2258 for details.
Whitewater rafting opens this weekend on the Cheoah River in Graham County. Other dates include May 8-9 and May 22-23.

Friday 16
Entertainer Travis is in concert at the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds off 76 in Hiawassee,Ga. Call 706-896-4191 or e-mail gamtfair@windstream.net for details.
The old-time style four-piece band Mountain Fling appears in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk school in Brasstown. Admission is Free.

Saturday 17
The Cherokee Scout's annual Live,Laugh,Love 5K race and health walk,benefitting Cherokee Countys Relay for,Life, will have a unique twist this year. This year's event will be a 5.3K through the Murphy River Walk at Konehete Park held in honor of former staff writer Linda Miller,who died from cancer in 2006. This is the local newpapper's primary fund-raiser and helped donate more than $3,000 to the Relay for Life effort the last two years.call Associate Editor Mark Townsend at 828-837-5122 for details.

Thursday 22
The final competition for Relay for Life Idol begins at 7 p.m. at the Henn Theater in downtown Murphy. Call 828-837-7407 or stop by the tri-County Joblink Career Center in Murphy for details.

Friday 23
The Celtic duo Whimzik takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. in the Keth House at John C. Campbell Folk School. Admission is Free.

Saturday 24
Earth Day will be celebrated 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Andrews. Come out and learn about native species and enjoy fresh-cooked trout.
United Community Bank's Bankers Hour is in Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds off U.S. 76 in Hiawassee,Ga. Time to be announced later. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Friday 30
BMW Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds off U.S 76 in Hiawassee, Ga. Call 706-896-4191 for details.
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