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October virus numbers low

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Murphy – Only 130 people in Cherokee County tested positive for COVID-19 in October, the lowest number since June, when only 20 tested positive.
Student teacher Dianna Peterson and second-grade teacher Sara Hickey visit remote learner Maci Dockery last week.

Student teacher Dianna Peterson and second-grade teacher Sara Hickey visit remote learner Maci Dockery last week.

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Hickey tries to keep learning fun

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Murphy – Sara Hickey dressed up a football player and boarded the Parent Engagement Bus to visit Murphy Elementary School students who are remote learners on Oct. 21.
Photos by Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County Manager Randy Wiggins discusses renovation plans for a backup emergency 911 center on Marks Drive.

Photos by Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County Manager Randy Wiggins discusses renovation plans for a backup emergency 911 center on Marks Drive.

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County in desperate need of backup 911 dispatch center

Penny Ray
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Murphy If a major event disabled Cherokee County’s emergency 911 center inside the sheriff’s office, chaos would follow. 
Youth Services Librarian Bridget Wilson holds books featuring Piggie and Pete the Cat, the two candidates in the Kids’ Book Character Election at local libraries.

Youth Services Librarian Bridget Wilson holds books featuring Piggie and Pete the Cat, the two candidates in the Kids’ Book Character Election at local libraries.

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Kids choose in library election

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Murphy – There is another important election this week, and for this one only kids get to decide who should be president and vice president.
U.S. Air Force veteran Carol Kingsley poses with her son, John, in front of an AT-11 plane as Gary Carter takes their photo. Kingsley is a Korean War veteran who joined when the Air Force started to welcome women. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

U.S. Air Force veteran Carol Kingsley poses with her son, John, in front of an AT-11 plane as Gary Carter takes their photo. Kingsley is a Korean War veteran who joined when the Air Force started to welcome women. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

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5,000 people honor veterans

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Andrews – Western Carolina Regional Airport was filled with about 5,000 families and veterans Saturday for the second annual Welcome Home Tribute to Veterans event.
Jan Griggs and Randy Phillips were elected to the Board of County Commissioners.

Jan Griggs and Randy Phillips were elected to the Board of County Commissioners.

2020 General Election results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Body As Randy Phillips read early voting numbers aloud to a crowd in attendance at Julie’s Place, Jan Griggs let out a victorious yell.
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com The Cherokee County Board of Elections office in the Courthouse Annex on Peachtree Street is the only early voting location in the county.

Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com The Cherokee County Board of Elections office in the Courthouse Annex on Peachtree Street is the only early voting location in the county.

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Election Day coming Tuesday

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Body Murphy – Election Day may be Tuesday, but more than one-third of registered voters in Cherokee County have already made their decision.
Timothy Raxter flies a plane for the first time with assistance from airport manager Garland Trull. The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation is hoping to give more kids the same opportunity Raxter had.

Timothy Raxter flies a plane for the first time with assistance from airport manager Garland Trull. The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation is hoping to give more kids the same opportunity Raxter had.

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Foundation shares passion for flying

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Body Andrews – Just two weeks ago, Gayland Trull got to be part of a child’s special day.