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Cherokee County Arrest Report

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The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Oct. 9-14, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.

Andrews hires new police chief

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Although Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Smith said the process to fill the police chief position was rushed and risked “back-door antics that happen sometimes,” the board of aldermen approved the appointment at its Oct. 11 meeting.

#LoveShouldn’tHurt

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the United States, and Reach of Cherokee-Graham County operates a domestic violence shelter in Murphy and offers programs to help victims leave a

Special Olympians win 5 gold medals

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Tryon – Clay and Cherokee County Special Olympic athletes participated in the Special Olympics of North Carolina State Equestrian Tournament at the International Equestrian Center.