Veteran dies in wreck on four-lane
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Murphy – A local military veteran died last week following a two-vehicle accident.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Police policies prohibit chokes
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Law enforcement agencies across the state began the new year with an understanding that chokeholds are no longer allowed during an arrest except in situations where the use of deadly force is autho
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Royse Brown fell asleep while driving on Jan. 25 but survived to share his tale.
Local man survives frightful accident
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Murphy- A former mayoral candidate who only earned two votes in a primary election survived a terrifying experience last week that only escalates with intrigue the more h
Thursday, February 4, 2021
School board member Dr. Jeff Martin stresses the importance of maintaining safe measures when students return to in-person instruction for four days a week. Photo by Samantha Sinclair
Schools allow in-person 4 days per week
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Murphy – More Cherokee County Schools students will be going to their school buildings more often starting Monday.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
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State mandates halt youth nutrition programs
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Several Cherokee County initiatives that aim to combat obesity among young people have been halted due to state regulations and mandates associated with the pandemic.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Vaccine supply remains consistent in county
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Murphy – The Cherokee County Health Department has been very fortunate.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Town clerk charged with DWI
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Andrews – A town employee was arrested last week after a roadside portable breath test allegedly revealed she had consumed alcohol before driving.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Those who haven’t voted in a while or have moved should look for one of these cards to arrive in the mail from the Cherokee County Board of Elections.
County starts contacting inactive registered voters
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Murphy – The number of registered voters in Cherokee County has dropped by about 1,200 people since Nov.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Library reworks virtual programs for kids
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It’s hard providing events for children when people can’t gather.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Margaret Phillips hands a sample of her chili to a taster at the third annual Fire in the Valley chili cook-off Saturday.
Ramler takes chili cook-off crown
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Andrews – Over three hours, about 100 people visited the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center to sample chili and vote for their favorite during the third annual Fire in the Valley comp
Thursday, January 28, 2021