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Steve 'Cold Cash' Coleman and Jan Griggs are seeking the District 5 seat for Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.

Steve 'Cold Cash' Coleman and Jan Griggs are seeking the District 5 seat for Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.

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Two seeking District 5 seat as commissioner

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Body     The Cherokee Scout is interviewing all candidates in this year’s local elections, which start with the primary Tuesday, March 3.
Deputy Patrol Officer Rebekah Snyder talks about animal control in Cherokee County through the sheriff’s office. Photo by Penny Ray

Deputy Patrol Officer Rebekah Snyder talks about animal control in Cherokee County through the sheriff’s office. Photo by Penny Ray

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An animal control officer in training

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Body     Murphy – When local residents talk about animal control, they often refer to the number of past issues involving dogs.
David Decker coaches eighth-grade students Tommy Crapse, Carly Pope and Andrew Thompson on what steps to take to repair a Chromebook on the morning of Jan. 28. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

David Decker coaches eighth-grade students Tommy Crapse, Carly Pope and Andrew Thompson on what steps to take to repair a Chromebook on the morning of Jan. 28. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

5 years of Chromebooks: Students get ‘choices, voices’

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Body     Murphy - In February 2015, Cherokee County Schools started distributing about 1,800 Chromebooks – purchased with funds provided by Golden Leaf Foundation – to st
North Carolina Department of Transportation

North Carolina Department of Transportation

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DOT seeks comment on future area projects

David Brown
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     Sylva – Residents of Cherokee and surrounding counties are encouraged to provide input into what projects they would like to see included in the N.C.
James "Jaybird" Ellis, Jeff Tatham, and Arnold Mathews are running unopposed for the Cherokee County Board of Education..

James "Jaybird" Ellis, Jeff Tatham, and Arnold Mathews are running unopposed for the Cherokee County Board of Education..

School board candidates face consolidation

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     For the three Cherokee County Board of Education seats up for election this year, there are only three people – two incumbents and one newcomer – running to fill those seats in t
Cherokee County Schools

Cherokee County Schools

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Flu closes school, cancels games

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     Murphy – Murphy High School was closed Friday and all activities, including sports, were canceled for the weekend due to the flu and strep throat.
Jason William Burrell crashed a car into Junaluska Creek during a high-speed chase on Jan. 22. Photo by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

Jason William Burrell crashed a car into Junaluska Creek during a high-speed chase on Jan. 22. Photo by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

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High-speed crash ends crime spree

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     Andrews – A five-day caper concluded on the afternoon of Jan. 22, when an armed robbery suspect flipped the getaway car into Junaluska Creek.
Cherokee County Schools

Cherokee County Schools

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Board approves design for schools

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     Murphy – After considering the potential uses, the Cherokee County Board of Education approved a revised design plan that includes a spectator gym for its School
Blake Ritz of Martins Creek speaks at the continuation of the Cherokee County Board of Education meeting on Jan. 22. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Blake Ritz of Martins Creek speaks at the continuation of the Cherokee County Board of Education meeting on Jan. 22. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

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Community shows support for school

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Body     Murphy – There’s no doubt that the Martins Creek community loves their school.