Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com This is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ sprawling cannabis production facility off of Coopers Creek Road in Ela, an area in Swain County.

Medical cannabis dispensary opens on 4/20

The dispensary is at 91 Bingo Loop Road in Cherokee, a 10,000-square-foot building that once housed the defunct Cherokee Tribal Bingo.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Although “doxies” were the dog of the day Saturday, Karrie Farmer and boxer Mercy D cleverly stole hearts as Dog in Pile of Leaves.

Spring Fling draws crowds despite morning rain

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Started eight years ago as a celebration of Earth Day at the Andrews Public Library, the annual celebration has grown into a full-fledged street festival that closes down Main Street for the six-hour Saturday event, which grew this year from 87 vendors in 2023 to a total of 122.
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Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Although “doxies” were the dog of the day Saturday, Karrie Farmer and boxer Mercy D cleverly stole hearts as Dog in Pile of Leaves.

Spring Fling draws crowds despite morning rain

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Started eight years ago as a celebration of Earth Day at the Andrews Public Library, the annual celebration has grown into a full-fledged street festival that closes down Main Street for the six-hour Saturday event, which grew this year from 87 vendors in 2023 to a total of 122.

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Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Kinleigh Queen makes a play to first base during Andrews’ game against Hayesville on March 14.

Murphy leading as season winds down

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Murphy has dominated the Smoky Mountain Conference so far this season, with Hiwassee Dam not far behind. As the season heads down the final stretch, the Lady Bulldogs will look to maintain their momentum.
The Wildcats’ baseball team has had a less-than-ideal start to their 2024 season. They are winless through nine games, with seven of those being against Smoky Mountain Conference squads.

Dogs, Eagles vie for best record

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Wildcats’ baseball team has had a less-than-ideal start to their 2024 season. They are winless through nine games, with seven of those being against Smoky Mountain Conference squads.
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