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The Cherokee County Department of Social Services is on U.S. 64 West in Ranger.

The Cherokee County Department of Social Services is on U.S. 64 West in Ranger.

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Elderly abuse on rise

Penny Ray
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Body Murphy – Local officials have seen an increase in the number of disabled adults being neglected or exploited by their caretaker. 
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Murphy assistant police chief Dustin Smith and Police Chief Justin Jacobs demonstrate the department’s new body cameras.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Murphy assistant police chief Dustin Smith and Police Chief Justin Jacobs demonstrate the department’s new body cameras.

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Murphy police to begin wearing body cameras

Penny Ray
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Body Murphy – Town police officers are preparing to begin wearing body cameras after the new year. 
Photo by Rob Harbaugh

Photo by Rob Harbaugh

Magic on Main Street

News Staff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Body It was all smiles, despite many safely being behind masks as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 2020 Magic on Main Electric Christmas Parade.