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Business as (not so) Usual. Also during this time we will try to update everyone on our website and our social media networks about what's happening with our members as it affects businesses that impact the community. We encourage our members to please share their information with us so we can share it with others.
Ya Still Gotta Eat ... Looking for a place to get your favorite eats? We'll be compiling a list of our members who will be providing delivery and "Parking-lot" Pickup services. Stay tuned!
And find things to do! While many of our entertainment and "fun places to go" are taking necessary precautions to keep the public, and employees safe, there are still some hidden gems that we're going to try to post for you in case you get cabin fever. If you decide to leave the house - please be safe - for everyone's sake.
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
You've wanted time to take some business courses to brush up your skills, or new learn ones! Here's your opportunity. Tri-County Community College and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES presented by BASE NOTE LABS. BOOST YOUR BUSINESSCheck out our complete list of FREE SEMINARS AND EVENTS
Murphy First United Methodist Church
Church Office is closed, and we are working at home—including checking email and church voicemail.Worship services are all online: http://murphyfirstumc.org/worship/services/ and WKRK at 11am on SundaysSharing Center (food bank) is still open Tuesday and Friday: 11am-1pmDirectory Listing
SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE - RESCHEDULED
Song Writers Showcase 30 NEW DATE! Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:00 PM Tickets that have already been purchased automatically were transferred to the new date. Patron's will keep their seats and are able to use the original ticket, just show up!Peacock Performing Arts Center, Hayesville, NCTickets: Adult $20/Student $15Local favorite Rob Tiger hosts a platform for singer-songwriters Shannon Labrie, Rick Brantly and Tia Sillers to perform their own creations. This engaging event has become a tradition at the Peacock
Cliff Melton Tractor Services
Ready to provide services to individual owners and businesses. Grade gravel roads and driveways; mow roadsides, fields and subdivisions; cleanup roadside drainage and front loader work. Free estimates within a 50 mile radius.Directory Listing
Andrews Spring Fling Rescheduled
Check out the Andrews Chamber of Commerce Directory Listing
Baker Electric
Barker Electrical Technologies is continuing to offer their services. Please call for an appointment.Directory Listing
Historic Clay County Courthouse-Beal Center
The Beal Center is closed to the public until April 1st, at which point we will re-evalutate the situation. We can still be reached via email at bealcenterevents@icloud.com or via office phone at 828-415-1623. If you have an event planned for the next month so, just reach out to us and we will do what we can to help you reschedule.Directory Listing
Bellview Home Furnishings
We are open regular hours. The showroom is open and we are still offering free delivery. See directory listing for more information.Directory Listing
Peacock Performing Arts
Please contact the Peacock about upcoming schedule changes. The following are the current updates. DirectoryALL these events are cancelled through April of 2020.Mac Arnold Feb 8Vintage Vixens/March 28, Legacy Motown/ April 4th,Songwriters Showcase 30/ April 18thLast Roundup of the Guacamole Queens auditions April and play( was to be in May)Acting classes in April Rescheduled for 2020Mac Arnold Sept 12Vintage Vixens Oct 31Legacy Motown Nov 4Songwriters Showcase 30 has not been rescheduled at this
Peacock Performing Arts Center Announces Winner of 8 Day Cruise
And the Winner is ... On Sunday, March 15, 2020, excitement was running high during intermission of the Peacock’s final performance of the hilarious Out of Order. The winning ticket was about to be drawn for the 8-day Viking River Cruise, and tickets were sold right up to a few minutes before the drawing. As audience members looked on, balls in the raffle cage were tumbled and a first ball was drawn by kids from the audience. That ball was put aside as the winner, but 2 more balls were drawn and winners
Signal Signs
Signal Signs is still working to meet customers sign needs. See directory listing for contact.Directory Listing
Cruise Planner, Land & Cruise Experts
From Owner Judy Bruce: Regardless of what many people are hearing or thinking in the travel industry We are still busy booking—although I am extremely busy taking care of my current clients as we are experiencing many changes for itineraries, re bookings and updated travel incentives. I am working non stop to stay on top of all of these clients as this is changing daily. What I would like people to know is that in times like this with cruises cancelling constantly, air travel coming to a halt and hotels
Valley River RV Resort
Open for guest. Call for a reservation.Directory Listing
America's Home Place in Blairsville
America’s Home Place Blairsville is still open for normal business hours. We are offering video consultations, phone consultations, or in person. We are continuing to build homes as usual. We are practicing the 6ft social distancing and limiting our office to 10 people or less at a time.Directory Listing
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation - Young Harris, GAServing Cherokee, Clay, Towns, Union and Fannin Our lobby and drive-thru are closed to the public; however, BRMEMC remains fully operational and open to member needs during normal business hours (M-F, 7:30 am to 4 pm) through telephonic and electronic means. We are also continuing to respond during outage events of any kind, and have continued 24/7 dispatching from our offices. BRMEMC continues to operate during
WIFI HOTSPOTS
The Cable Company has provided a list of WiFi hot spots in the County. This is how our community pulls together! The Cable Company, in support of Cherokee County students, announces that it has established free WIFI internet hot spots. These hot spots are open to all students, and are located at: Andrews High SchoolOaks ElementaryPeachtree ElementaryMurphy High SchoolRanger Elementaryhttps://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/cable-company-the-49
Sears Hometown Store - Murphy
Regular Store Hours of 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Sanitizing after every customer leaves, but they will accept appointments if it will make the customers feel better. Still providing delivery services, as long as no one in the customers household is sick. Email the store at store3416@htstores.com or call 828-837-2161! They can also shop online at http://www.searshometownstores.com/home/nc/murphy/3416.Directory Listing
Spa and Deck Creations
Hello, this is Jill with Spa and Deck Creations, We are open for business at both of our locations, and for the Blue Ridge store, and the Blairsville location, we are serving curbside for the products, We will accept shoppers for Hot tubs in the showrooms, by themselves, following the guidelines.Customers can also shop for a hot tub with our sales people on the phone,computer to computer, and we can send pictures or videos of the showroom models on display. We will continue to do the service calls for
Valley River Arts Guild Receives Donation
Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 26, 2020 In light of all the recent forced closures due to Coronavirus concerns, The Valley River Arts Guild (located at The MAC, The Murphy Art Canter) is happy to announce receipt of a $1,000 donation from David and Debra Vanderlaan to be used by the Guild to maintain operation of this very important member of our community. Following is a statement from David & Debra Vanderlaan: “The Coronavirus has hit the business community of the Murphy area hard and many
Wilson Supply
Wilson Supply is offering curbside pickup for your supply needs. There will be no inside sales; so please call in your order and it will brought out to your vehicle. 837-7902/ 837-7919 Directory Listing
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
2020 Blue Ridge Writers' Conference has been rescheduled for September 4 & 5. Please contact Caroline Mann at blueridgearts@gmail.com about transferring registrations, obtaining refunds or rescheduling critiques. If you could not make our original April date, but would like to make it in September, you can still register at www.BlueRidgeWritersConference.comor email blueridgearts@gmail.com. Many classes are being rescheduled until a later date. We will be in touch via social media, email or phone with
FernCrest Winery
FernCrest Winery is open on Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30. As of April 2nd we start our regular hours of 12:30 to 6:30 Thursdays and Fridays and 12:30 to 5:30 Saturdays and Sundays. Until the 30th, we only do bottle sales for off-site consumption as required by the executive order.
Central Termite & Pest Control
Central Termite & Pest Control will continue business as usual. Call for Service.Directory Listing
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Andrews Truss, Inc
Andrews Truss, Inc is asking for call head assistance.
United Community Bank in Murphy
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 all branches are shifting to a drive-thru and appointment-only service model.Directory Listing
Mountain Credit Union - Marble
Mountain Credit Union will be continue to serve client via drive-thru only. Please go to their directory listing for contact information.Directory Listing
Kids in Stride
Kids in Stride continues to be here for you during this time that affects all of us in our world today. We understand that you are still in need of Therapy that is designed for your kids. So, we have decided to remain here for you under normal business hours. We have protocols in place for cleaning our surfaces, equipment, toys, linens, and hands before and after we treat them. As always we thank you for trusting us with your safety and will continue to be a provider who cares for our community. To
Update from Wayne Peacock - Coldwell Banker High County Realty
Wayne Peacock of Coldwell Banker High County Realty is still open for business. See his directory listing below for more information.https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/coldwell-banker-high-country-realty-wayne-peacock-1929 Wayne PeacockPhone: (828) 361-7648Send an Email
PNC - Murphy
PNC is offering drive-thru and ATM services only at this time. Go to directory listing for contact info.Directory Listing
First Citizen's Bank - Murphy
First Citizens Bank in Downtown Murphy will be offering drive-thru services. The lobby is temporarily closed. Please check their directory listing for contact information. Directory Listing
State Employee's Credit Union - Murphy
State Employee's Credit Union (SECU) in Murphy is offering drive-thru service only at this time. Please check the directory listing for contact information.Directory Listing
ProMotion Rehab
Pro Motion Rehab continues to be here for you during this time that affects all of us in our world today. We understand that you are still in need of Physical and Occupational Therapy and the services that we offer. So, we have decided to remain here for you under normal business hours. We have protocols in place for cleaning our surfaces, equipment, linens, and hands before and after we treat you. As always we thank you for trusting us with your safety and will continue to be a provider who cares for our
Erlanger Western Carolina
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital has closed its facilities to the public. Erlanger has implemented a No Visitor Policyhttps://www.facebook.com/CountryGold/videos/551316619072271/ To ensure a safe environment for patients and visitors during the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Erlanger Health System has instituted a highly-restricted No Visitor policy, effective March 18.Only Erlanger adult or pediatric patients who require the presence of a care partner—as determined by that patient’s
Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital
Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital in Young Harris is still open and operable. Appointments are encouraged and limited space in the lobby is available. Curbside patient pickup available on request.Business Directory
Camp Happy Dog
Providing full services including day care from 8am-6pm and over night boarding. Business Directory
Serenity Mountain Gift Shop & Boutique
Serenity Mountain Gift Shop & Boutiqueis remaining open on Tuesday- Friday 11am-3pm.Business Directory
Peacock Performing Arts Center
Peacock Performing Arts Center has rescheduled "Legacy Motown Review" from April 4th 2020 to November 7th 2020. Tickets already purchased for April 4th show have been switched as valid for the November 7th rescheduled date. Peacock Performing Arts Center has rescheduled "The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens" from May 2020 to May 21st- May 30th of 2021. Tickets already purchased for May of 2020 show have been switched as valid for the May 2021 rescheduled dates. Peacock Performing Arts Center has
Cherokee County Health Department COVID-19 Updates
Providing real information on the status of COVID-19 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Follow the Cherokee County Health Department's social media feed to daily updates. Go to the directory listing for contact information and social media links. Directory Listing
Smoky Mountain Shooters Supply
Smoky Mountain Supply will continue business and classes as usual.Business Directory
Nantahala Bank & Trust Company
Nantahala Bank & Trust Company has closed their lobby in the effort to promote public safety. Drive-thru, ATM banking, and online services are still available. Business Directory
Town of Murphy
The Town of Murphy has declared a State of Emergency as of Friday, March 20, 2020. Curfews have been implemented barring pedestrian traffic within the city limits from 9:00pm to 6:00 am. Town of Murphy
Tri County Animal Clinic
The Tri County Animal Clinic is remaining open by appointment only. The lobby has been closed with the exception of a one owner rule accompanied by the patient. Payments can be done over the phone and Curbside medication assistance is available. Business Directory
Valley River Humane Society Shelter
The Valley River Humane Society is not accepting owner surrenders at this time unless they are puppies, cats or injured. The price for adoption has also been lowered to $40. Business Directory
Help the Humane Society in Cherokee County
Valley River Humane Society is still open to the public at this time. They are nearly at capacity so Please call before dropping off any animals. They are lowering adoption costs on Dogs from $65 yo $45 in the hope this will free up some space and place an animal with a family. Of course donations of food and money are needed desperately so please donate if you can. Directory Listing
Entegra Bank
Entegra Bank has closed the lobby and encourages drive through services.Business Directory
Non-member Restaurants
We are trying to provide a listing of of other area restaurants that are continuing to provide service via drive-thru or curbside. Please contact them for details.Cherokee County Julie's Place in Peachtree Arby's Burger Boy MainStreet The Grizzly Bear Restaurant in Ranger Downtown Pizza Papa's Pizza Wendy's Burger King KFC Taco Bell Waffle King Waffle House Subway at Fatbacks & Walmart Hardee's (Andrews) McDonalds (Andrews) Huddle House (Andrews)Clay County Rib
Curiosity Shop
Curiosity Shop is remaining open on Monday through Saturday 11am-4pm.Business Directory
Cherokee County Government
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Cherokee Scout
The Scout has reduced access to their lobby from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday - Friday; one individual at a time please. Get local news in print or online with the Cherokee Scout
Alpine Animal Hospital of Murphy
Alpine Animal Hospital of Murphy is still open and operable. Appointments are encouraged and limited space in the lobby is available. Curbside patient pickup available on request. Business Directory
Blue Moon Elise
Blue Moon Elise store and yoga sessions have remained in session at this time.Business Directory
Kadillac Kennels
Kadillac Kennels is open at full service with curbside pickup at request. Business Directory
Town of Andews
The Town of Andrews has instituted a State of Emergency as of Friday, March 20, 2020. Alls pedestrian traffic will be banned from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am daily. Town of Andrews
Cherokee-Clay County Senior Games and Silver Arts
Senior Games registration and events have been canceled until further notice.Business Directory
Black & White Market
We are officially ordered to close starting Monday, 3/30/20..Everyone stay safe! And we will see you all on the other side of this soon enough!.I will continue to post items in the new FB Group page, Black & White •Online• Market, so keep a watch there. We can ship or schedule pickup.Business Directoryhttps://blackandwhitemarket.ecwid.com/Gift-Card-p182378361
LUV N Mountain Soaps By Vera
LUV N Mountain Soaps located in downtown Murphy staying open with precautions. Hours will be Friday and Saturday 10pm- 4pm. Business Directory
Ameriprise Financial Carmen Lance
Ameriprise Financial Advisor Carmen Lance located in down town Murphy will be closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response. Business Directory: https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/ameriprise-financial-838
Edward Jones Christie Standish
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Christie Standish located in Murphy will be closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response. Business Directory:https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/edward-jones-christie-standish-financial-advisor-1849
So's Good Kitchen
So's Good Kitchen is offering full menu for take-out/curbside service. Open til 8:00 pm except Sunday; open til 7:00 pm. Call ahead and have your order ready when you arrive. Business Directory
Murphy's Farmers Market
Murphy's Farmers Market will open April 4th at 9am. Farmers will set up their canopies 6 feet away from each other and wear gloves when handling their produce. it is suggested that customers drive through and purchase from their car to avoid accumulation of customers at the location and keep social distancing. Business Directory
Granieri's Italian Restaurant
Granieris's Italian Restaurant located in Andrews is offering call ahead take out and delivery to Andrews and Marble. Normal business hours and menu. Business Directory
Ronnie's Bar and Grill
Ronnie's Bar and Grill is offering call ahead takeout or drive through ordering or delivery within a 5 mile radius. Business Directory
WagonMaster Ranch Fun Park, Gem Mine, & Boat Tours
We appreciate all our guests, and we are trying to balance being able to offer families something to do while being responsible about COVID-19. We will be closed to walk-ins at the park. Our cabins are open. If people call ahead to purchase gem bags, we will let them pick them up and use our gem trough. We are scheduling guests not to be on the premise at the same time. We will not be assisting them, except to have the troughs running. We are sanitizing gem equipment between guests. They can also
Edward Jones Charlie Spence
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Charlie Spence located in Murphy will be closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response. Business Directory:https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/edward-jones-charlie-spence-financial-advisor-369
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church will have worship services are online, under “Worship” on their homepage at www.murphyfirstumc.org. Business Directory
NCWorks Career Center Tri-County
The NCWorks Career Center is closed to the public. We are still working in the office and available via phone/email for any assistance we can provide. We posted basic information on Facebook about how to apply for Unemployment Benefits . We also have some UI/NCWorks flyers in a table stationed out in front of the building for claimants to pick up as needed. Business Directory:https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/Member/department-of-commerce-ncworks-career-center-tri-county-234
Bojangles '
Bojangels' will be continuing Drive through service and take out with normal menu and hours.Business Directory
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant in Murphy will be offering call ahead take out with normal menu and hours. Business Directory
Ingles Markets
Ingles of Murphy has closed their cafe seating area and salad bar. They will continue to serve their hot bar for carry-out from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily. The deli counter is still open during stores hours. Directory & Location Listing
Rib Country
Rib Country locations will continue to offer full menu with curbside pickup. Call ahead to place your order for prompt pickup. Murphy Location: 2121 US Highway 64 West, Murphy, NC Hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Local News Updates
WKRK keeping Cherokee County and the surrounding area up to date on local news. Find out what is the status for our county on COVID-19. Offices closed to the public as this time. Please call or email for contact. Follow on Facebook for regular news updates Directory Listing
Valley River Brewery and Eatery
Valley River Brewery and Eatery is offering their full menu for take out only. Call ahead for service. Hours are 11:00 am to 9:00 pmDirectory & Location Listing
Captain D's
Captain D's in Murphy is open for Drive-Thru service only. Full Menu Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:45 am - 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday 10:45 am - 11:00 pmDirectory Listing & Location
The Parson's Pub
The Parson's Pub in Downtown Murphy will be offering their full menu for curbside pickup. Please call in your order ahead of time. They will also offer package beer sales. Check their Facebook for a complete beer listing. Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Shoebooties Cafe
Family owned restaurant that has been a staple of downtown Murphy for many years. American cuisine. Currently offering a limited menu for curbside pickup only. Call ahead to order takeout. Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday - SundayDirectory Listing & Location
Chevelles
Chevelles 66 in Murphy and Chevelles 69 in Hayeville are both offering take-out service Special Menu is represented in photo provided. Call ahead to order. Click below on the your location choice for more information. Chevelles 66Chevelles 69
McDonalds
McDonalds of Murphy serving full menu through the drive-thru only. Two drive thru lanes to serve you better. Regular hours of operation.Directory Listing & Location
Rod's Rockin Rolls
Rod's Rockin Rolls in Ducktown, Tn is offering a limited menu available for curbside pick up. Please call ahead. Hours: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday - SaturdayDirectory Listing & Location
Edward Jones Trevor Walker
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Trevor Walker located in down town Murphy will be closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response. Business Directory:https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/list/member/edward-jones-trevor-walker-financial-advisor-1935
Dunkin Donuts Murphy
Dunkin Donuts of Murphy will continue to serve guests via their drive-thru with their full menu available. Hours are 5:00 am to 10:00 pml; 7 days a week. 650 W US 64, Murphy, NC 28906
The Bake Shop
Downtown Bakery specializing in eastern European style baked goods. Homemade bagels, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and gourmet coffee options. No inside dining at this time. Full menu offered curbside. Call ahead for prompt service. Hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pmDirectory & Location Listing
Chick-fil-A of Blairsville
Chick-fil-A of Blairsville directory and location listing. Out of abundance of caution and in order to serve and care for our community, we have temporarily chosen to move to a drive-thru and mobile app only model. Starting Monday, March 16th our dining room will be closed.We will be shifting our people to expand our drive-thru team in order to better serve you. We will also have our curbside ordering and delivery service options available through the Chick-fil-A One app. Please feel free to use our
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Grandpa Charlies Country Cookin
Grandpa Charlies Country Cookin' in Andrews is open! Offering delivery in a 5 miles radius and carry-out for call in orders. Don't worry Angela and her crew are commited to helping to provide hot, fresh country cooking for the community. Business hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayDirectory & Location Listing
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Cabin Fever? The Great Outdoors May Be An Option.
Photo courtesy Jon Flobrant - Unsplash If you're getting cabin fever (and if the weather breaks) maybe you and the family can go take a hike. But first, check out what facilities are open from our friends at NC State Parks.
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Restaurants to Stop Dine-In Services. Take Out Only
A 2:00 pm press conference with NC Governor Roy Cooper will announce a new executive order to close restaurants and bars for dine-in customers. For more information check out the Governor's page.
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Suspending Operations until 4/1/20
For the Health and Safety of our Customers and Employees, effective immediately GSMR will suspend all passenger train operations until April 1, 2020. Attached is the official letter and instructions on rescheduling. Our office will still be open as of now, so I am available for any questions you may have. Take Care, Tonya Mathis Jones Marketing & Events Administrative Coordinator 828-488-7004Press Release
HOPPY TROUT Offering Delivery and Pickup
Our online store is up and running for takeout and delivery orders. There will be a 5 mile radius limit for deliveries and a $5 delivery charge. There is also a $1 service fee for placing orders online for pickup. This is to help offset the cost of operating the online store and fuel cost for delivery. You can also call us at 828-835-2111 to place an order for pickup to avoid the service fee. All delivery orders must be placed online though as we will not be collecting payments upon delivery. We have
SAL'S BROOKLYN PIZZA Delivery and ''Parking-lot'' Pick-up
No Dine In. No Problem. Sal's Brooklyn Pizza is still here for you. Delivery and "Parking-lot" Pick-up during normal business hours. Call to place your order - 828-835-0822. 1140 US 64 W Murphy NC 28906.
