2021 and earlier

Exclusive Content

DSS exceeds benchmarks in key areas

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Murphy – Officials have concluded that the Cherokee County Department of Social Services exceeded the majority of federal benchmarks related to child welfare, adult protective serv
Cawthorn/Davis

Cawthorn/Davis

Cawthorn, Davis swap ideas, jabs at debates

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Congressional candidates Moe Davis and Madison Cawthorn traded jabs last week during two nights of political debates held at Western Carolina University campuses, which were live-streamed and archi
Author Paula Massie Oneal was on hand during Art Walk on Friday with copies of her latest work, The Book of Acts: The Continuing Acts of Christ, Through the Apostles, Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Author Paula Massie Oneal was on hand during Art Walk on Friday with copies of her latest work, The Book of Acts: The Continuing Acts of Christ, Through the Apostles, Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Exclusive Content

Art Walk returns with fun

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Murphy - For the first time since last year, artists lined downtown sidewalks to show and sell their works, as well as to just get out and see people.
Timi and Vince Godin, formerly of St. Cloud, Fla., have purchased the popular Curiosity Shop Bookstore in downtown Murphy. Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com

Timi and Vince Godin, formerly of St. Cloud, Fla., have purchased the popular Curiosity Shop Bookstore in downtown Murphy. Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com

Exclusive Content

Retired couple buys downtown bookstore

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Body Murphy – A newly retired couple has purchased the Curiosity Shop Bookstore.

Exclusive Content

Reality show at resort

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Body Hiawassee, Ga. – The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge was selected by a national network to be the filming location of a reality television show.
COVID-19 Upadate

COVID-19 Upadate

Exclusive Content

Outbreaks focus of a busy month

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Body As the month ended, Cherokee County had its highest daily count of new COVID-19 cases at 25. In addition, health department staff got to tell 126 people they tested negative for the virus.