Quick Reads

  • Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Santa riding a dinosaur was seen stopping by Cherokee Guns on U.S. 64 West in Murphy.
    Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Santa riding a dinosaur was seen stopping by Cherokee Guns on U.S. 64 West in Murphy.
  • An elf and a Christmas penguin were spotted in Ranger during December. 
    An elf and a Christmas penguin were spotted in Ranger during December. 
  • As you might expect, Santa made an appearance – or two – in Cherokee County over the holiday season.
    As you might expect, Santa made an appearance – or two – in Cherokee County over the holiday season.
  • This home belonging to Rod and Pam Meintel of Ranger lit up the area and resembled a winter wonderland. Their Christmas display took three days to create.
    This home belonging to Rod and Pam Meintel of Ranger lit up the area and resembled a winter wonderland. Their Christmas display took three days to create.
  • The Murphy Art Center downtown participated in the festive holiday season by having the Grinch and Frosty T. Snowman guard their entrance.
    The Murphy Art Center downtown participated in the festive holiday season by having the Grinch and Frosty T. Snowman guard their entrance.
  • Snowmen (and snowwomen) were spotted in the yard of a downtown Murphy home, catching the attention of all those passing by the residence.
    Snowmen (and snowwomen) were spotted in the yard of a downtown Murphy home, catching the attention of all those passing by the residence.

    BRASSTOWN

    Debate for House set

    The only 11th Congressional District debate being planned before the primary election Tuesday, March 5, will be held near the Cherokee and Clay county line.

    The event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Brasstown Community Center, 255 Settawig Road. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C. of Hendersonville) will face off with challenger Christian Reagan of Hayesville, who won’t have to travel far from home for the debate.

    Both candidates have committed to the debate. Edwards said last week this would be the only debate before Super Tuesday.

    The winner of the Republican primary will face off in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election against N.C. Rep. Caleb Rudow (D-Buncombe), the only Democrat filed to run for Congress in the district, which represents Cherokee and surrounding counties.

    LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    Public meetings

    THIS WEEK

    • Andrews Board of Aldermen will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St.
    • Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority meets at 2 p.m. Monday in the Murphy Visitors Center, 20 Tennessee St.
    • Cherokee County Board of Health meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Cherokee County Health Department, 228 Hilton St. in Murphy.
    • Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.

    COMING SOON

    • Cherokee County Veteran Forces meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy.
    • Andrews Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
    • Some local, state and federal government offices, as well as some businesses, will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
    • Andrews ABC Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St.
    • Cherokee County Department of Social Services Board meets at noon Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the DSS conference room, 4800 U.S. 64 W. in Ranger.
    • Cherokee County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Central Office, 911 Andrews Road in Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
    • Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.

    Compiled by Publisher David Brown.