2021 and earlier

Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Workers at the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter off U.S. 19/74 in Marble include (from left) Hannah Christopher, Hailey Henson, Carol Reagan, Caleb Atherly, Kirsty Waller (one of the managers) and Scotty Derreberry. The larger dog is Abe, the puppy is Drew.

Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Workers at the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter off U.S. 19/74 in Marble include (from left) Hannah Christopher, Hailey Henson, Carol Reagan, Caleb Atherly, Kirsty Waller (one of the managers) and Scotty Derreberry. The larger dog is Abe, the puppy is Drew.

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Stray animals still problem across county

Penny Ray
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Body Murphy – Stray animals continue to plague Cherokee County, to the point where law enforcement officials believe there is a need for a dedicated full-time animal control officer.&nb

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COVID-19 money pays salaries

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body     A lion’s share of the coronavirus relief funds Cherokee County received from the state most likely will be used for payroll expenses. 
Town of Murphy

Town of Murphy

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Murphy eyeing tourism authority

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body     Murphy – Town lawmakers want to establish a tourism development authority that will solely focus on Murphy and use additional tax dollars to increase the number
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Habitual felon faces new charges

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body     Mineral Bluff, Ga. – A habitual felon who pled guilty to six counts of breaking and entering in Cherokee County earlier this year has been arrested again.
Photo by Samuel Jokich

Photo by Samuel Jokich

Historic home

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body The F.P. Cover House in Andrews is on the National Register of Historic Places. Franklin Pierce Cover purchased the land in May 1899, then started construction on the home as well as F.P.