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.
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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.
Fall sports like volleyball will begin practice today, with their first games taking place in August. Pictured is Emma Hensley of Murphy going up for a kill against Elkin in the first round of the 2025 2A state volleyball playoffs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com
The Sticks Ice Arena owner Don Whalen skates and stick handles with the puck. Photo by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com
Olivia McNabb of Hiwassee Dam pitches during her freshman season at Tennessee Wesleyan University in the spring of 2026. Credit: April McNabb/Contributed photo
