Murphy NC 28906

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

It’s time to get ready to go back to school and college and the North Carolina legislature has done something to make it a little easier for many families in the state.

State law provides an exemption for some items of tangible personal property sold this weekend, Friday August 7 through Sunday August 9.

Items that are exempt from sales tax include:

* Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item.

* School instructional materials of $300 or less per item.

* Sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item.

* Computers of $3,500 or less per item.

* Computer supplies of $250 or less per item.

Not exempt from sales tax this weekend are clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals.

You can learn more on the North Carolina Department of Revenue page for Sales Tax Holiday. There are links to a list of items that are exempt, a list of frequently asked questions, and a Sales and Use Tax Technical Bulletin.

Many local retailers will be taking advantage of both the local sales tax holiday weekend as well as many back to school specials.

Heather Rice, owner of Rumors Clothing, said, “There will be savings throughout Rumors Clothing. Come out and save big this weekend. 20% to 50% off everything in the store.”

Rumors Clothing is located in Brothers Landing, six miles west of Murphy, NC.

Learn more about Rumors Clothing on Murphy Gold.

Recently, John Poltrock, one of the owners of The Poltrock Team, sent me a recommendation for Ronnie Byers, the owner of Brasstown Lawn Care.

If you’re looking for someone to help you with your lawn care, mowing, and landscaping jobs, I recommend Ronnie Byers, owner of Brasstown Lawn Care. He is an excellent family guy and runs a great business. I’ve used him for a lot of our clients. Great guy, great business! You can phone him at 828-361-8429.

If you would like more information on why he recommends Ronnie, please contact John Poltrock.

You can see more recommendations of other local business owners from John Poltrock on his Poltrock Team - Murphy, NC Real Estate page on MurphyGold.com.

Don’t miss all the testimonials to John and Jessica Poltrock’s outstanding service to their clients on that same page.

Recently, John Poltrock, one of the owners of The Poltrock Team, sent me a recommendation for Chris Jones, the owner of Jones Trucking.

When you’re looking for someone to help you with your grading, hauling, driveway, and other needs, I recommend Chris Jones, owner of Jones Trucking. He does excellent work and is a small-time operation. He treats people fairly, does great work, and his prices are better than anyone else. You can contact Chris at 828-837-3906.

If you would like more information on why he recommends Chris, please contact John Poltrock.

You can see more recommendations of other local business owners from John Poltrock on his Poltrock Team - Murphy, NC Real Estate page on MurphyGold.com.

Don’t miss all the testimonials to John and Jessica Poltrock’s outstanding service to their clients on that same page.

Julie Chautin is a volunteer with Friends of Murphy Library and has been doing an excellent job of publicizing their activities in the local newspapers for quite some time.

I was very pleased when she emailed me yesterday to let me know that she has started a new Friends of Murphy Library blog and asked me to help her spread the word.

I’m more than happy to do that.

If you have any interest in the Murphy Library and the fundraising and other things the Friends are doing to help out, you will want to be a regular reader of her new blog.

I enjoyed the articles and the photos that Julie has posted.

I also created a new group on Murphy Connections for Friends of Murphy Library. Please note that this is not an official site of the organization, just something I think I can do to help them spread the word about their important activities in support of the Murphy Public Library.

Congratulations, Julie! You’ve done a fine job with your new blog and I expect to be a reader for a long time.

All the best,

JD

On Saturday, June 27, 2009, from Noon until 4:00 pm, several of the businesses located at Brothers Landing will celebrate customer appreciation day.

There will be a car and truck show, bounce houses for the kids, and a live classic rock band.

Rumors Clothing, owned by Heather Rice, will host a fashion show at 2:00 pm.

Courtnie Howard, owner of Images By Courtnie, will be taking fashion photographs during the show.

Tranquility Salon will offer free makeup consultations featuring their new TIGI BedHead makeup line.

Brother’s Restaurant, George’s Butcher Shop, Rumors Clothing, and Tranquility Salon will be offering giveaways and discounts to their valued customers and brand new customers.

For example, Rumors Clothing has several special offers for their valued customers who shop Saturday afternoon during customer appreciation day:

Roxy Swimwear - 40% off
Roxy Sportswear - 20% off
All dresses - 30% off, including name brands such as Griffin Paris and 5th Culture.
5th Culture tops - 20% off
Volatile Sandals - 20% off
All pocketbooks - 20% off

There will be a drawing for a free Biagi Lobster Claw Clasp Bracelet and numerous gift certificates.

Rumors Clothing is located at 5718 Hwy 64 West, Suite 2, Murphy, NC 28906. For more information, contact Heather Rice at 828-837-1444.

Brothers Landing is located in the Ranger community on US Hwy 64 W, just past the Hwy 19 turn-off and the flea markets. If you are coming from Murphy, stay on the four-lane after you go through the traffic light and look for these stores on your right.