Virus numbers are remaining consistent
Samantha Sinclair
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While there have been spikes from time to time, Cherokee County’s COVID-19 numbers have been consistent since July.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
2021 and earlier
Art Walk returns to town Friday
Samantha Sinclair
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Murphy – As fall begins to set in, the October Art Walk typically brings many visitors to downtown.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Dawn Ciokan, events coordinator for Century Care Management, prepares the reception desk in the lobby at the new Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing facility.
New nursing home almost ready for opening
Samantha Sinclair
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Walking into the new Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing building is like stepping into a luxury hotel.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Noah Shatzer/sports@cherokeescout.com Mainspring Conservation Trust outreach associate Rachel Newcomb helps a pontoon boat of retired firefighters unload the trash they picked up around Hiwassee Lake.
Sweeping up success
Noah Shatzer
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Hanging Dog - While Saturday’s 23rd annual Big Sweep cleanup event on the waters of Lake Hiwassee looked a little different this year, the event was still a success, with abou
Thursday, October 1, 2020
College gets rare honor by agency
David Brown
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Peachtree – It’s official; the regional jewel known as Tri-County Community College is no longer hidden in plain sight.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com “Doc” Wacholz stands outside Cherokee Guns on U.S. 64 West, which was burglarized on Sept. 13. The store’s window and door were boarded up until the glass could be replaced.
Gun store burglarized by gang of nonresidents
Penny Ray
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Murphy – Cherokee Guns has entered the manufacturing business.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Local accused of child rape, porn
Penny Ray
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Murphy – Child rape filmed by an adult; child pornography shared via social media; and attempted murder by poisoning.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout
Never forget
News Staff
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Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer was one of several speakers Saturday during the eighth annual Benghazi-Twin Towers Memorial Ride and Veterans Appreciation Day at Band of Brothers Veterans Pa
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Virus practices may help in flu season
Samantha Sinclair
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As flu season begins, officials are hoping vaccinations paired with practices for preventing COVID-19 transmission will have a positive impact.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
DOT delays 2 projects, U.S. 64 continues
Penny Ray
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Murphy – Several N.C.
Thursday, September 24, 2020