News for Subscribers
Texana – The outbreak of high-speed chases in Cherokee County over recent weeks came to a head again Wednesday afternoon, when a wanted man from Tennessee led officers all over
By Matthew Osborne
Murphy – With a Thursday deadline looming on principal Thomas Graham’s suspension from Murphy High School, interim principal Jason Forrister was approved last week for a two-ye
By Matthew Osborne
Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved three positions at the Department of Social Services on Monday night, as renovation of the office by state officia
By Matthew Osborne
Sports for Subscribers
Murphy – After a lengthy period of planning, the Far West Special OIympics have finally arrived.
Murphy – Despite running in 30-degree weather, sleet and soaking wet clothes, local resident Meredith Hensley finished the Boston Marathon.
Murphy – The Bulldogs’ offense posted 17 runs in a two-inning span.
Luke Garrett took care of the rest.
Videos
The two candidates for the Republican nomination for the at-large seat on the Board of Education debated Wednesday afternoon at WKRK.
Free Local Publications
Destination Cherokee County: Spring Events Calendar
Andrews Spring Fling + 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21.
Obituaries
Ernest Lloyd Stiles, 85, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in a Murphy care facility.
He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County.
Maudine Gaynell Martin, 87, of Murphy, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Valley View Care & Rehab Center in Andrews.
James Robert Sneed, 77, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., departed this life Friday morning, April 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
Celebrate Cherokee
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 17 – Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 16 – Local Agriculture
![Anne Baldwin, licensed professional counselor, conducts child forensic interviews at HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center in Peachtree. As a specially trained professional, Baldwin makes sure that children are safe and comfortable in order to be as candid and honest as possible. What Baldwin wants is “to make sure that since it is your [the child’s] story, I get it right.”](https://www.cherokeescout.com/sites/cherokeescout.com/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/web_haven_interview_02.jpg?itok=W8Rh7xAf)
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 15 – HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center
The Cherokee Scout
Mailing Address:
89 Sycamore St.
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: 828-837-5122
Fax: 828-837-5832