Murphy NC 28906

It’s October and fall is here in Murphy, NC.

The nights are getting cooler and the days are more comfortable. Before long, all the mountains will be covered by trees showing off their best fall colors.

New Businesses

I’d like to welcome these businesses to Murphy Gold this month:

(The complete list is in our Local Business Directory.)

Auto Towing and Wrecker Service: Timco Transportation, owned by Tim Dockery.

Movie Theater: Henn Theatre, owned by Bill Grove.

New Special Offers

You’re invited to take advantage of these new special offers:

Movie Theater

Bill Grove, owner and operator of the Henn Theatre, is pleased to offer you a Free upsize on any drink or popcorn (get a large for medium price, medium for small price).

We hope you’ll take advantage of these and all the other Murphy Gold Special Offers. You get more for your money by asking for these special offers when you purchase at a Murphy Gold Business. Just tell them you heard about them at Murphy Gold, or, if you prefer, print out the coupon and take it with you to the Murphy Gold business of your choice.

Get the rest of the news.

Go read Murphy Gold News, Issue 2, hot off the presses:

Murphy Gold News, Issue #002 — October, 2009 — More new businesses and special offers for you!

All the best,

JD

Courtnie Howard, owner and operator of Images By Courtnie, is happy to make this offer: Book any location sitting at regular price and get one 8×10 Metallic Print for free! ($19.99 value)

Paul Beaster, owner and operator of S&L Auto and Tractor Parts, is pleased to make this offer: Buy one wiper blade at regular price and get the second one at half-price. We’ll install them for free!

Heather Posey Rice, owner and operator of Rumors Clothing, is happy to make this offer: Buy one Biagi bracelet and get your first bead half off!

Each Murphy Gold Business owner is happy to make at least one special offer to you that is good for the rest of 2009.

We hope you’ll take advantage of these Murphy Gold Special Offers. Some of these coupons offer discounts from regular prices and others offer extra value when you purchase at their regular prices.

Either way, you get more for your money by asking for these special offers when you purchase at a Murphy Gold Business. Just tell them you heard about them at Murphy Gold.

Do you want to make sure you don’t miss any special offers? Subscribe to our free Murphy Gold News and we’ll send you the latest information about new Murphy Gold Businesses and their special offer coupons.

All the best,

JD

Rick Grimm - Rick’s RV Center

Rick is good at RV service and repair. Roll one off the mountain and he can fix it! You can contact Rick at 828-835-3580. — Paul Beaster, owner of S&L Auto and Tractor Parts

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Larry and Anna Michael - Lazy Elk

Larry and Anna have great rustic furniture and accessories at great prices. They are such nice people. You can reach them at 828-644-9945. — Heather Posey Rice, owner of Rumors Clothing

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

George Michelsen - George’s Butcher Shop

George offers fresh meat and features good service, high quality, and good prices. They are located in Brothers Landing. You can contact George at 828-837-7878. — Paul Beaster, owner of S&L Auto and Tractor Parts

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Hazel and Francis Cook - Murphy Building Supply and Home Center

Their employees go out of their way to help you. I have kept them on the phone getting prices for a half-hour at a time. Go by and see them! You can contact them at 828-837-7717. — Wanda Rice, owner of The Village Grill

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Selina Allen - Tranquility Hair and Tanning Studio

Tranquility is the only place anywhere to get professional makeup. They have good tanning beds, too. Walk-ins are welcome. You can reach them at 828-835-8888. — Heather Posey Rice, owner of Rumors Clothing

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Beverly Cook - Beverly Cook, Attorney At Law

Beverly is the most caring person I have ever met. She is also smart, funny, and just wonderful. On the flip side, I have seen her in action at court. She is really tough. Her meek, mild, normal voice turns into a rough, tough voice. Go by and see her if you need a lawyer for anything! You can contact Beverly at 828-835-7388. — Wanda Rice, owner of The Village Grill

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Theresa Victa, owner and operator of Mountain Spirit Essentials, announced a Customer Appreciation Day and Fundraiser on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The event will be held at their location of 35 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906, right in historic downtown Murphy.

There will be prizes, gift bags, samples, raffles, food, refreshments, and surprises.

Everyone is invited!

For more information, call 828-835-3262 or contact Theresa Victa on our MurphyConnections.com social networking site.

Since I live on Joe Brown Highway and cross Hanging Dog Creek every time I go into Murphy, I have paid attention to the idea that the skirmish at Hanging Dog Creek was one of the last battles fought during the Civil War, after General Lee had already surrendered.

Today, Rob Neufeld wrote an article in the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper:

Skirmish at Hanging Dog Creek was one of Civil War’s last

It’s a short article, but interesting.

All the best,

JD