ANDREWS
DMV hours on Saturdays
The Cherokee County office of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, also known as the local drivers license office, will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from June 8 through Aug. 24.
The office at 1440 Main St. will be able to issue drivers licenses and identification cards during that time.
Details: Call 828-321-1442.
ATLANTA
Local voice preserved
The Atlanta History Center continues work on its project, “Preserving Voices of the Past: Digitizing the John Burrison Georgia Folklore Archives.”
This unique collection contains interviews conducted by Georgia State University students. The interviews are about folklore and life in the Southeast, and common topics include crafts, storytelling, superstitions, jokes, remedies, songs and ballads, and traditions.
In a two part recording, Judith Alison Black interviews members of her family – Alistair Black, Dolly Black, Ian Black, Kathleen Black and Jessie Schebly. Ian Black repeats history about Murphy, N.C.
For example, one local family had owned land since the U.S. government forced local Cherokee Indians west on the Trail of Tears. Also, locals were not initially interested in the war because it did not affect them directly economically; however, nearby “townsmen” created Confederate militias and tried to force the “mountain men” to join, which often resulted in violence and deep political divisions.
Details: Visit atlantahistorycenter.com/blog/preserving-voices-of-the-past-digitizing-the-john-burrison-georgia-folklore-archives-part-2.
RALEIGH
Resources on climate
The N.C. Office of Recovery & Resiliency has announced the NC Resilience Exchange, a new interactive resource to help local and state leaders easily search the abundance of climate resilience information available and identify what will be most useful in their area.
The Exchange offers funding opportunities, a directory of experts, interactive mapping tools, model ordinances and more in a one-stop-shop that is relevant to North Carolina communities. It fulfills a priority initiative named in the 2020 North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan.
The site also includes a focus on natural and working land solutions, which will help communities achieve the strategies identified in Executive Order 305 and the Natural and Working Lands Action Plan, which is part of the 2020 Resilience Plan. The Exchange was funded through HUD Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation award as well as a technical assistance award from U.S. Climate Alliance.
Details: Visit resilienceexchange.nc.gov.
MURPHY
On Forks & Corks
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will presents its annual Forks & Corks – Local Savor fundraiser at either 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the historic Hackney Warehouse, 11 Railroad St.
Tickets are available at $30 each, and reservations are required, at the popular event.
Details: Call 828-837-22242 and visit business.cherokeecountychamber.com/events/details/forks-corks-local-savor-2024-39898.
HANGING DOG
Coffee cup with cops
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will hold its latest Coffee With a Cop from 8-10 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Hanging Dog General Store, 2345 Hanging Dog Road north of Murphy.
Join your neighbors and local law enforcement officers for coffee and conversation. There is no agenda nor speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the law enforcement officers in our community.
Details: Call Chief Deputy Justin Jacobs at 828-837-2589, Ext. 1416.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public meetings
THIS WEEK
- Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session at 6:30 p.m. today in the commissioners boardroom at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
- Murphy Town Council meets at 5 p.m. Monday at Murphy Electric Power Board, 5 Wofford St. downtown. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
- 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
- Andrews Board of Aldermen will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St.
- Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority meets at 4 p.m. Monday, June 10, in the Murphy Visitors Center, 20 Tennessee St.
- Cherokee County Board of Health meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Cherokee County Health Department, 228 Hilton St. in Murphy.
- Cherokee County Veteran Forces meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy.
- Andrews Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St. Live-streamed on the Town of Andrews’ Facebook page, if possible.
- Andrews ABC Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, in the ABC Store, 13934 U.S. 19.
- Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
- Cherokee County Department of Social Services Board meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in the DSS conference room, 4800 U.S. 64 W. in Ranger.
- Cherokee County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Central Office, 911 Andrews Road in Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page, if possible.
Compiled by Publisher David Brown.