County moving forward with capital projects, emergency center

Body Murphy – Cherokee County officials are moving forward with two capital projects that have stalled several times in the past.

DOT deserves credit for new Corridor K project

Body WaysSouth, a regionalnonprofit organization working to protect the unique heritage and environment of the Southern Appalachians by promoting sustainable transportation practices, commends the N.C.

Andrews getting a new playground

Body Andrews – The town is buying a new playground.

Vision of downtown Murphy revealed

Body Murphy – The future of downtown was revealed last week.

Two-time top deputy plans run for sheriff

Body Cherokee County voters don’t choose a new sheriff until next year, but it’s been one of the most talked about local races ever since Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced he won’t seek a third term.&nbs

Truancy arrests increase

Body The number of Cherokee County parents arrested this year due to their child missing school has more than doubled compared to last school year. 

Month focusing on child and sex abuse

Body April is nationally designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Missing Illinois woman found safe

Body An Illinois woman whose last known location was in Cherokee County has been found safe in east Tennessee after her phone began pinging again. 

Man accused of exposure

Body A local resident is accused of committing indecent acts from a front porch as a school bus full of children passed through the neighborhood.

Mobile home destroyed in blaze from lightning

Body Marble – Officials determined that lightning struck near a mobile home Thursday, marking the second time in as many weeks that weather caused a house fire.