Local real estate companies have more people looking to buy homes than those seeking to sell them today. Photo by Sam Jokich

COVID-19 update.

David Huskins of Smoky Mountains Host shares some of the ways his organization helps promote the local tourism industry during the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s virtual annual membership meeting on June 30. Phot by David Brown

Murphy Power Board has offered to purchase the property next to a building they already own on Hill Street to help keep crews isolated during the panemic. General Manager Larry Kernea said the utility will help those renting space. Photo by David Brown

Health specialist Joyce Young and Head Start center director Sharon Palmer show how the Zono Cabinet works at Hilltop Head Start in Andrews. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The Andrews Public Library is in the heart of the community at 871 Main St. downtown, although it is curbside pickup only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From left are state Rep. Kevin Corbin, Alan Andrews, Grape Creek Fire Chief Joe Lanphere, Rachel Lay, Commissioner Mike Causey and N.C. Firefighter Association financial director Dean Coward. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Cherokee County Schools

As crafts wait in the Keith House to be packed for delivery, Executive Director Jerry Jackson shows a blue felt bear donated to the Hearts at Work project that will remain on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus as a protector. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Former chief Michael Hobgood holds a bag of marijuana seized during an arrest last year. He resigned from the Andrews Police Department on July 6.