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On the wall at FernCrest Winery in Andrews, Jan Olson (reflected) has framed photos that show the building’s past. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

On the wall at FernCrest Winery in Andrews, Jan Olson (reflected) has framed photos that show the building’s past. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

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County’s businesses boom over decade

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body     Over the last decade across Cherokee County, the biggest economic change arrived with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ opening Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Ho
Highways N Hedges

Highways N Hedges

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Ministry working to overcome odds

Penny Ray
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body     Andrews – A local ministry aimed at helping those who struggle with substance abuse finds itself locked in a battle to overcome the stigma that accompanies addic
Vagrants used charcoal and paper to create makeshift burn stations throughout the former Hillbilly Mall, which may have started a fire in the building off U.S. 19/74 in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

Vagrants used charcoal and paper to create makeshift burn stations throughout the former Hillbilly Mall, which may have started a fire in the building off U.S. 19/74 in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

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Fire destroys part of Hillbilly Mall

Penny Ray
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Body Andrews – Sadly, this will likely happen again. A fire ignited inside the former Hillbilly Mall on Dec. 23, destroying at least one building. The blaze also damaged the structural integrity of the main building, which will need a new ...
Election 2020

Election 2020

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3 more locals seek office

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Body     Murphy – Candidate filing for the 2020 election ended at noon Friday, with a few people making almost last-minute decisions to run for office.
While volunteering at the Toys for Tots distribution, John Evans of Bellview is handed a bag of toys for a family by Jade Stiles. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

While volunteering at the Toys for Tots distribution, John Evans of Bellview is handed a bag of toys for a family by Jade Stiles. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

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Sharing Christmas joy

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Body     Bellview - There’s only one Christmas gift John Evans can remember receiving when he was growing up.