Marti Lane takes a moment to reflect on a career spanning more than 50 years teaching adults throughout the world how to read and write. Photo by Ben Katz
County Commissioner Hippie Westmoreland has led a team of county workers and consultants to work on the courthouse dome. Photo by Ben Katz
Logan Palmer and his father, Sheriff Derrick Palmer, keep a positive perspective on life amid his battle with McArdle disease. Photo by Ben Katz
Andrews sophomore Kabe Ellis sends up a floater during the first round of the 1A state playoffs against Union Academy on Feb. 26. Photo by Ben Katz
Frank Colontonio takes a minute to multi-task before making breakfast at Granieri’s on Main Street restaurant in downtown Andrews under the shadow of ol’ blue eyes, Frank Sinatra. Photo by Ben Katz

News for Subscribers

County may punt on controversial EMS site

    Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners have abandoned the prospect of developing a new Emergency Medical Services station on property off U.S.

By Dwight Otwell

Schools wary of sexting problem

    Murphy – The region was rocked last week when 50 students were caught “sexting” in neighboring Union County, Ga., and the perennial problem is also constantly being examined ac

By Matthew Osborne

Andrews police chief search empty so far

    Andrews – Leave it up to the internet.

By Penny Ray

Andrews mulls water insurance

    Andrews – Town officials are contemplating whether to purchase utility insurance to protect residents from high water bills caused by customer leaks.

By Penny Ray

Marti Lane takes a moment to reflect on a career spanning more than 50 years teaching adults throughout the world how to read and write. Photo by Ben Katz

FIRESIDE CHATS: Taking stroll down Literacy Lane

    Shoal Creek – “I can sit outside and in my imagination change all the pine trees to fir trees, then I’m back out on the West Coast” in the forests of eastern Oregon, near a tow

By Ben Katz

Sports for Subscribers

Following a home run in the bottom of the fourth, Murphy sophomore Dawson Hensley flashes a smile while being greeted by teammates during the Bulldogs’ 17-1 win over Hiwassee Dam on March 12. Bennie Douthit/Contributing Photographer

Hensley's big day lifts Bulldogs past Hiwassee Dam

    Murphy – The Bulldogs struck early and often March 12 against Hiwassee Dam, cruising to a big win in Murphy’s first conference clash of the season.

Hiwassee Dam senior Izzy Malinowski, shown making a connection against Swain County on March 7, hit the first Smoky Mountain Conference softball home run of the year in an 8-2 loss at Murphy on March 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Lady Eagles fall to Murphy in opener

    Murphy – The first meeting between the Murphy Lady Bulldogs and the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles certainly lived up to the hype.

Andrews’ Karlie Curtis (right) looks to beat the throw to second base at Robbinsville on March 12. Photo by Byron Housley

Wildcats earn split with Knights

    Robbinsville – With weather and the school’s trip to Washington playing heavily into last week’s schedule, the Andrews High School baseball and softball teams were limited to j

Murphy senior defender Jaden Minary uses her head to keep the ball in Lady Bulldogs’ territory Thursday night against Swain. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Lady Dogs fall to Swain in penalty kicks

    Murphy – If you’re a soccer fanatic, this was the match for you.

Courtney Viar of Madison, Tenn., rides Mo through the Poles competition during a Battle Lines Barrel Racing Series event at the Nora Starks Memorial Arena in Ranger on Sept. 1, 2018. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Saddle Club hopes to build a tourist attraction for county

    Ranger – The Cherokee County Saddle Club is hoping for a bigger and better future.

Obituaries

Dr. John Bill Brooks

    Dr. John Bill Brooks, age 89, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 9, 2019, at his home in Woodstock, Ga., surrounded by his loving family.

Betty Hays

    Betty Ruth Radcliffe Hays, age 87, Murphy, passed away Thursday Feb. 21.

Bill Watson

    Bill Watson, 89, of Marble, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Valley View Care Center in Andrews after a long illness.

Celebrate Cherokee

The Town of Murphy and surrounding area as seen from an aerial view earlier this year. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Mountains feel like home to natives, newcomers alike

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 52 – Our Mountain Lifestyle

Natalie and Madison King got to Shop With a Cop (in this case Murphy police Officer Samuel Allen, foreground) on Saturday, getting Christmas presents for themselves and their families. Photos by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: No limit to county's generosity

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 51 – Christmas Charities

The United Way donated to 11 county agencies in 2018. From left, first row are Grace Henderson, Cherokee County 4-H; Lynda Christen, Cherokee County Sharing Center; Karen Borchers, United Way executive director; Cecilia Crawford, REACH; Dianne Young, United Way president; Netta McFaddin, Far West Families First. Second row are Roger Holloway, United Way treasurer; Crystal Glenn, HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center; Pat Meeks, Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House homeless shelter; and Joel Franks and Eugene Craig.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Civic groups lend helping hand

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 50 – Local Clubs & Organizations 

ScoutBlog

Town council to consider veterans' plea for sign change

    The Fourth of July Parade in Murphy made a nice comeback Wednesday, led by American Legion Post 96 and Cub Scout Pack 400 and followed by plenty of terrific entries.

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