Glen Gale of American Legion Post 96 presents David Duffek with a U.S. flag to honor his father, Robert Duffek, during Ranger School’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by SAMANTHA SINCLAIR
Carolers sing during last year’s Christmas on Main Street in Andrews. Photo by BEN KATZ
Commissioner Cal Stiles was out late on Election Night posting “Thank You” signs after winning his seat for another term with 72 percent of the vote. Photo by BEN KATZ
Hoke Henson (left), Fred Lundsford (seated center) and Ralph Myers (seated right) are acknowledged for their service during World War II during the Veterans Day Service at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church on Monday. Photo by BEN KATZ
Runners like Murphy’s Caleb Jones (left) and Tri-County Early College’s Sydney Bolyard have played crucial roles in their respective cross-country team’s success this season. Photos by BYRON HOUSLEY
Johnny Woolsey torches a sculpture he and other blacksmiths (Phillip Glass, Ron Nichols, Bill England, Nathan Primm, Rob Roberston, Clint “Buzz” Busbee, John Haley, and Denise Haley) from the Rutherford County Blacksmith’s Association created for the Blacksmith and Fine Art Auction.

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Isaiah Zavier Nelson

Deputies arrest standoffish suspect

    Marble – For the second time in as many years Saturday night, Cherokee County law enforcement officers found themselves in a standoff with Isaiah Zavier Nelson.

By Matthew Osborne

Glen Gale of American Legion Post 96 presents David Duffek with a U.S. flag to honor his father, Robert Duffek, during Ranger School’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by SAMANTHA SINCLAIR

Veteran's family receives overdue honors

    Ranger – Principal Kelley McDonald said Thursday she didn’t think Ranger School could ever do too much for our country’s veterans.

By Samantha Sinclair

Commissioner Cal Stiles was out late on Election Night posting “Thank You” signs after winning his seat for another term with 72 percent of the vote. Photo by BEN KATZ

County board: We'll work with Cal Stiles

    Andrews – Cal Stiles had to work hard to earn a third term on the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.

By Matthew Osborne

Sports for Subscribers

Bulldogs get bye in first round

    Murphy – As expected, the Murphy Bulldogs received a first-round bye in the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s playoffs.

Runners like Murphy’s Caleb Jones (left) and Tri-County Early College’s Sydney Bolyard have played crucial roles in their respective cross-country team’s success this season. Photos by BYRON HOUSLEY

Cross country teams made big strides in 2018

    Murphy – There’s no denying the rising popularity of cross-country running in Cherokee County.

Murphy freshman Torin Rogers splits the Erwin defense for a layup during Saturday’s scrimmage.

Murphy girls scrimmage to prepare for season

    Hendersonville – The only way to gauge your team in the preseason is to get them on the court against some tough competition.

Obituaries

Katina Brown-Martin

    Katina Brown-Martin, 49, of Murphy, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

Alice Bourne

    Alice Bourne, 88, of Highway 141, Murphy, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Ga.

Kenneth Ledford

    Kenneth Hilman Ledford, 92, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at his home.
    He was the son of Wade and Robilee Blankenship Ledford.

Celebrate Cherokee

Carolers sing during last year’s Christmas on Main Street in Andrews. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Get your Christmas on early

   52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 46 – Christmas on Main Street

The Friendship House is at 73 Blumenthal St. in Murphy.

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: Friendship House offers help to homeless

    52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 45 – Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House

Harshaw Chapel and its cemetery in Murphy are two of the many spooky spaces to spot apparitions. Photo by BEN KATZ

CELEBRATE CHEROKEE COUNTY: County has plenty of spooky legends

    52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County: No. 44 – Ghost Stories

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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