J.D. Queen was the reader of the week for the Andrews Journal in the 1990's.
Bud Johnson dedicates the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony to Jack Rhodes before introducing the area survivors Monday.
Jenni Irwin presents results from the 2018 PRIDE survey to school board members Thursday during the monthly meeting at the home office in Murphy. Photo by Ben Katz
Murphy’s Abram Abling (11) denies Hiwassee Dam’s Connor Davis a basket on Feb. 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley
Former Hiwassee Dam teammates Haylie Shope (left) and Jessica Beckner (22) have reunited on the court at nearby Young Harris (Ga.) College, with both wrapping up their first year of college basketball. Photos courtesy of Young Harris College

News for Subscribers

Florida man dies in freak accident after car crash

    Violet – A senior citizen was killed Feb. 11 when his car went off a bank on the Unicoi Turnpike and he fell from the car, suffering fatal injuries.

By Matthew Osborne

Carol Chastain and Ethne Tallant share a hug after Tallant brought valentines to residents at Valley View Care & Rehabilitation Center in Andrews on Feb. 13. Photo by Ben Katz

Kids spread love at Andrews nursing home

    Andrews – Ethne and Electa Tallant, representatives from the Andrews United Methodist Church kids group, brought valentines for all of the residents of Valley View Care & R

By Ben Katz

Jason Johnson is the special education teacher at Andrews Elementary School and assistant head coach for the Wildcats’ varsity football team.

FIRESIDE CHATS: Johnson molds Andrews youth

    Andrews – Jason Johnson generally thinks of himself as an Andrews guy now, but he will never completely renounce his Murphy roots.

By Matthew Osborne

Sports for Subscribers

Murphy’s Abram Abling (11) denies Hiwassee Dam’s Connor Davis a basket on Feb. 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Murphy boys stun Hayesville, advance to championship game

    Robbinsville – Two days removed from ending the regular season on a sour note, the Murphy Bulldogs rebounded in the Smoky Mountain Conference basketball tournament.

Surrounded by teammates Reagan Ennis (14) and Sarah Pullium (25), Murphy’s Torin Rogers (11) leaps over the outstretched hand of Hiwassee Dam’s Katie Gibson for a rebound Feb. 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Lady Bulldogs roll into conference title game

    Murphy – Wins over Hiwassee Dam in the season finale Feb.

Murphy’s Kelia Oliver (seated, center) signed a dual cheerleading and track scholarship with Brevard College on Feb. 12. Sitting with Kelia are sisters Jordan (left) and Morgan. Standing in back are parents Jamie (left) and Kristie Oliver.

Brevard signs Lady Bulldogs duo

    Murphy – Brevard College just expanded the depth and talent of its athletic department.

Obituaries

Sylvia Whitfield

    Sylvia Mae Williamson Whitfield, of Aiken, S.C., lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease and passed into paradise Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.

Deborah Tanner

    Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Tanner, 58, of Tanner Drive in Murphy, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at her home following a brief illness.

Sylvania Daniel

    Sylvania “Boots” Daniel, 83, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
    She was born May 3, 1935, in Madison County to the late Milton Edd and Johnnie Ballard English.

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.

More

The Cherokee Scout

Mailing Address:
89 Sycamore St. 

Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: 828-837-5122
Fax: 828-837-5832