Tuesday, July 14, 2026
There have been multiple attempts over the years at bringing together Cherokee County residents to work at solving our collective problems, many that have been outlined in the myFutureNC 2026 profile. Alas, despite some good efforts, plenty of concerns remain.
Bobby Huel Pastell
Angel Owens, left, signs paperwork after taking the oath of office as Cherokee County's new superintendent of schools. A reception was held at Cherokee County Schools home office in Marble on June 30. The Cherokee County Board of Education selected Owens as the School System's new superintendent during its meeting on May 21, 2026. Owens repaced Dr. Keevin Woody, who served as the superintendent since Nov. 1, 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com
Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
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The Brasstown Ringers’ first benefit concert will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave. in Franklin.
Drivers will be back in action on the track at Tri-County Racetrack on Friday night. Michelle Bradbeer/Staff Correspondent
Vinnie of The Family – the ACWF tag team champions – flips off the top rope at ACWF FreedomMania 250 in Andrews on July 4. Photos by Cindy Ray, Ashley Graves and Angie Hogan
AJ Rice, a Murphy native now living in Jasper, has committed to Auburn University and is a ranked Major League Baseball prospect.
