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Welcome 2011 at the Possum Drop in Brasstown, NC - 12/31/10 04:41 PM
This year's festivities to welcome in the New Year will start at 10 pm and will last until the Possum is lowered at midnight and then the fireworks display begins as we’ll usher in 2011.
Word around town has it that the film crew from the CBS television show Sunday Morning will be filming so you might just end up being as famous as Clay Logan, owner of Clay’s Corner and originator and creative director of the Annual Possum Drop.
Folks from near and far have been making their way to the small community of Brasstown, NC to attend the … (2 comments)
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Pappy's Riverside Restaurant in Blairsville, GA for a great breakfast! - 12/30/10 03:53 PM
Pappy's Riverside Restaurant is located on the Nottely River in Blairsville Ga. This rustic restaurant is known for its Old South Traditional Slow Smoked Bar-B-Que, as well as aged Char Broiled Steaks.
But today we were headed to Pappy's for breakfast, and get some of the best pancakes around. Of course that will be on top of our eggs, biscuit, gravy, fried potatoes and plenty of hot coffee for this chilly December morning. They had the fire going, but our favorite place to sit is by the glass windows overlooking the river.
Pappy’s Riverside Restaurant serves lunch & dinner and … (2 comments)
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Thinking of Fun Things to Do in the Murphy, NC Mountains - even if it is still snowing! - 12/26/10 05:04 PM
Even if it is still snowing in Murphy, NC you can still start planning your get-away to the Mountains of western NC, north GA and east TN. You might be snowed in as January is just around the corner, but there are so many things for the whole family to enjoy so start dreaming and planning now...
Looking for Fun Things to do in the Murphy, NC Mountains? Whether your idea of a good time is whitewater rafting, a round of golf, a hike in the woods, or taking a quilting class, our great town of Murphy, NC and the surrounding … (2 comments)
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Merry Christmas Morning from Murphy, NC - 12/25/10 11:53 AM
Wishing you a wonderful white Christmas from the Murphy, NC mountains. Still snowing and we've got about 4 inches of snow so far. We'll be out building a snowman later and then back inside keeping warm and having another piece of pie. Merry Christmas from Lee & Carol Barbour The Mountain Living Team www.LeeAndCarol.com
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Words of Wisdom for the Holiday Food Table - 12/19/10 05:35 PM
A must have... WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE HOLIDAY FOOD TABLESo grab that cup of eggnog and read along with us as the wise Realtor, Michael Bergin in Alexandria, VA said...Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think - It's Christmas!!!
Via Michael Bergin, Northern Virginia Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - ABR - SRES ):
Words of Wisdom for the Holiday Food Table 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. … (3 comments)
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The winter snow comes early to Murphy, NC - 12/15/10 08:09 PM
The winter snow came early to Murphy, NC as Cherokee County and the surrounding higher elevations had up to 10 inches on the mountain. Lower elevations had up to six inches of the wonderful white stuff that covered our beautiful little town with a blanket of white. Believe it or not there were no power outages reported in Murphy, NC so we all were warm and cozy inside. Snowball fights anyone?
Want to enjoy Mountain Living in all four of our seasons? Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com for more on the western NC, north GA and east … (13 comments)
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Will YOU take a minute to say "Thank You" to the Troops? - 12/14/10 06:26 PM
Lets Say Thanks to Our Troops! It couldn't be any easier to send a special card and message to our troops serving in Iraq - and its FREE! Here is the card we sent...
Thanks to Erby Crofutt in Kentucky for letting us know about this great opportunity to Say Thanks for all our troops serving America!
Via Erby Crofutt, the Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY HI-2041 (B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com)):
If you go to this web site - www.LetsSayThanks.com - you can pick out a thank you card AND a nice message to … (2 comments)
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Speechless Sundays and Sweet Desserts from the Acropolis in Chattanooga, TN - 12/12/10 05:13 PM
On this chilly snow day in Murphy, NC how about a tempting sweet Raspberry Torte and a Vanilla Cappuccino from the Acropolis in Chattanooga, TN?
Boy could we go for one about now, but this photo was from Carol’s girl-day trip shopping and lunch at the Acropolis. Yep, our favorite place to eat is not just down the road, but about 90 minutes away – but oh so worth the drive!
When you live in Murphy, NC you know all the best places to eat in the surrounding NC, GA and TN Mountains! If you want to know the best … (12 comments)
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Looking for a great view lot just minutes to Murphy, NC? - 12/11/10 08:50 AM
Looking for a great view lot just minutes to Murphy, NC? This great l.07 acre lot is located in the prestigious Big Sky Estates in Cherokee County with gorgeous views.
10276 FANTASTIC VIEWS FROM BIG SKY! Plenty of room to build your mountain home and have a garage on this gentle laying 1.07 acre view lot. Located in Big Sky Estates - just minutes from downtown. Paved roads, community water and underground power. 3BR Septic Permit approved. $63,300 NC #110882
For more information on Mountain Living in the western NC, north GA or eastern TN mountainsvisit Lee & Carol Barbour at … (9 comments)
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Murphy, NC will ring in the Christmas spirit with the Brasstown Ringers Free Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School - 12/09/10 01:14 PM
Visiting the Murphy, NC mountains and want to really get into the Christmas spirit? Then this Friday night head out to the John C. Campbell Folk School located just minutes away in Brasstown, NC. This weeks featured concert is the Brasstown Ringers and this FREE and fabulous performance will warm your heart and tingle your ears for a very merry holiday treat.
Friday, December 10, 20107:30 pm at the Community Room, Keith HouseAdmission is FREE and donations are welcome
The Brasstown Ringers are a nondenominational community handbell choir for musicians interested in ringing exciting and fun handbell music, has been … (3 comments)
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It Ain't Braggin If It's True - the Today Show Real Estate previews Murphy, NC! - 12/04/10 11:52 PM
People love North Carolina and Murphy is one of the most loved towns there… it’s like living in a Norman Rockwell painting…
On December 3, 2010 the Today shows Real Estate mogul and business expert, Barbara Corcoran, featured Murphy, NC and that was just some of what she had to say about our gorgeous little town. Take a minute to see where you could be living too.
Lee & Carol Barbour - The Mountain Living Team 1.800.837.9199 www.LeeAndCarol.com
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Facts about North Carolina you might not know... - 12/03/10 10:09 PM
Pepsi Cola was invented in North Carolina 100 years ago in 1898
The largest, privately owned house in America is Asheville's Biltmore House
From Manteo in the east to Murphy in the west, North Carolina is 560 miles long, making it the longest state east of the Mississippi (Measured east-west.)
Mount Mitchell, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Height is 6,684 feet.
Murphy, NC is the best city to live in…well, that’s what we think!
Come visit the Western NC Mountains!Lee & Carol Barbour www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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Murphy, NC Home of Your Dreams on 5355 Candy Mountain Rd. MLS #110388 - 12/02/10 08:06 PM
The Home Of Your Dreams with extraordinary value and amenities. This 5BR/3.5BA brick ranch style home is located in Murphy, NC and sits on an amazing 6 acres that will win your heart with all it has to offer. Gourmet kitchen with lots of cabinet/counter space, island and breakfast nook, custom built-ins, den, Arch windows, spacious bedrooms, beautiful patio with in-ground pool, huge laundry room and 4 car garage. Fronts on a private five acre lake, has mountain views, and you can go to sleep each night as you listen to the stream in your very own backyard. There is also the … (3 comments)
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Get your Winter Weather Travel Kit ready! - 12/01/10 11:31 PM
December is the time to make sure you’ve got your car ready for the winter with your winter weather travel kit. We always restock our pack for the car right after Thanksgiving to make sure we’re prepared if we get stuck out on the road. Even though it’s never happened – you’re better safe than sorry.
Here is what we have in our car…
* A few bottles of water
* Some granola bars, cheese crackers, raisins and candy bars
* A flashlight with new and spare batteries
* A travel size first aid kit … (9 comments)
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Murphy, NC Market Snapshot from the MLS for November 2010 - 12/01/10 10:47 PM
Here is the Murphy, NC Market Snapshot for November 2010. We’ve also included the previous month’s stats for comparison. If you’re looking to purchase a home or land in Murphy, NC and start enjoying Mountain Living then please contact Lee & Carol Barbour at www.LeeAndCarol.com and we’ll get started right away on finding you your perfect “piece of the mountain” in NC, GA or TN.
All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors MLS and includes all areas. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Cherokee County, NC and the John C. Campbell Folk School Fireside Sale - 12/01/10 12:30 PM
Still not got the Christmas gift list filled yet? This weekend is the perfect time to visit the John C. Campbell Folk School for their Annual Fireside Sale.
The Folk School Fireside Sale is held every year in the Craft Shop, Keith House and Davidson Hall. Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 5th, 2010 and plan on coming by and enjoying the live music and a warm crackling fire as you shop throughout all the rooms filled with artful treasures. Handmade items such as jewelry, weaving, forged iron, quilts, photography and more.
The Craft Shop will also be offering 15% … (1 comments)
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Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Murphy, NC and North GA Homes For Sale
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Address: 4290 US Hwy 64 West, Murphy, NC, 28906
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Author Bio: Lee and Carol Barbour - The Mountain Living Team are Realtors in the Murphy, NC mountains and live, play and sell real estate in Murphy and Hayesville NC and Hiawassee, Blairsville and Blue Ridge GA and Copperhill TN. Follow our blog to see the scenery, outdoor activities, homes, land and mountain lifestyle we love.
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