Cherokee Scout, Murphy, North Carolina

Beth Thomason, Amber Dean, Darian McClure, Margaret White and Laura Plemmons (from left) spend their last couple of moments together before they graduate from Tri-County Community College on Friday.

The May 16 edition of the Cherokee Scout is out ... Tri-County Community College fetes graduates, Jail fires two officers and more

Students shared last goodbyes and excited glances before embarking on a new journey during Tri-County Community College’s graduation ceremony Friday night. Whether sparked by their fellow peers, instructors or knowledge gained, most students...

Kaylee Cornelius, Mariah Austin and Madison Crisp (from left) strike a pose during Hiwassee Dam's prom on Saturday night at Hackney Warehouse.

Hiwassee Dam students celebrate prom night

Check out a few fun images form Hiwassee Dam's prom at the Hackney Warehouse on Saturday night.

Kids get soaked by the fire hose from one of Murphy Fire Department’s trucks at the end of the fire muster at Murphy High School.

Kids enjoy Big Brothers Big Sisters fire muster

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County put on their third annual fire muster for kids with the help of Murphy Fire Department officials on Monday afternoon at Murphy High School. The kids had plenty of fun. Check out some images here.

Kids from across Cherokee County flooded into the Andrews Public Library for a Dr. Seuss Party in March.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Libraries more than just books and buildings

52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 20 – Nantahala Regional Libraries Cherokee County’s libraries hold more than books – they foster relationships, offer services, host programs and strengthen the community. Since the early...

Jacob Ensley (right) is this year’s valedictorian and vocational honor student at Hiwassee Dam High School. Cade Tipton is the salutatorian. The high school will graduate 42 students this year.

Hiwassee Dam's top graduates proud to address senior class

Hiwassee Dam – The valedictorian and salutatorian of Hiwassee Dam High School should feel right at home when they go off to college, because they will be roommates at Western Carolina University. Jacob Ensley, both the valedictorian and...

Tri-County Early College Valedictorian Joseph Miller and Salutatorian Taylor Hamby.

Early College's top students embrace alternate paths

Peachtree – They say Tri-County Early College High School is a different style of learning. Different was the normal for valedictorian Joseph Miller, who spent his primary and middle school years in Guatemala being homeschooled by his...

News for Subscribers

Two fired from jail in assault case

Murphy – Two Cherokee County Detention Center employees were fired Friday after a swift investigation into an inmate’s claim that he was assaulted in the jail.

By Matthew Osborne

County eyes budget hike, but no tax hike

Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners are seeking a budget that is $3.3 million more than last year, but without a property tax increase.

By Dwight Otwell

Daughter and mother Alysha Floyd and Stephanie Harger (from left) graduate from Tri-County Community College on Friday. This fall they will start their first semester at Young Harris (Ga.) College.

Tri-County Community College graduates revel

Peachtree – Students shared last goodbyes and excited glances before embarking on a new journey during Tri-County Community College’s graduation ceremony Friday night.

By Kelsey Richardson

Sports for Subscribers

Murphy’s Katelyn Jones (22) works her way downfield Saturday night, as Thomas Jefferson’s Daniela Delta (6) sprints to keep up. The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the third round of the state playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Lady Gryphons.

Murphy girls soccer rallies past Thomas Jefferson

Murphy – A defensive struggle the likes of which Murphy had yet to see this season nearly doomed the Lady Bulldogs on Saturday night.

Murphy Middle School baseball wins conference; HDR girls fall in final

Andrews – Two rain delays were not enough to deny the Murphy Middle School Bulldogs of a conference
championship.

Murphy’s Caleb Irwin (16) is pumped up after being mobbed by teammates following a leadoff homer in the bottom of the second Friday afternoon against Mount Airy. The starting pitcher for the Bulldogs, Irwin only allowed two hits to the Granite Bears in Murphy’s 13-0 second-round victory.

Murphy baseball dominates Mount Airy

Murphy – Two leadoff walks.
That was enough to fire up Caleb Irwin.

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The American Legion Post 96 Color Guard opens the National Day of Prayer ceremony on the steps of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Murphy, NC on May 3, 2018.