Quick Reads

  • Shelley Dietrich/Contributing Photographer: The was a lot of energy at Chevelles 66 on Thursday night, when the Micro Wrestling Foundation came to downtown Murphy. The larger-than-life wrestlers picked up and tossed each other around, slamming each other with folding chairs, flying stunts and even tables in the crowd. Mario seemed to be the local crowd’s favorite, with Pimp Daddy coming in second, but they also enjoyed booing Mr. Baltimore, the least-favorite little person in the ring. The show featured thr
    Shelley Dietrich/Contributing Photographer: The was a lot of energy at Chevelles 66 on Thursday night, when the Micro Wrestling Foundation came to downtown Murphy. The larger-than-life wrestlers picked up and tossed each other around, slamming each other with folding chairs, flying stunts and even tables in the crowd. Mario seemed to be the local crowd’s favorite, with Pimp Daddy coming in second, but they also enjoyed booing Mr. Baltimore, the least-favorite little person in the ring. The show featured thr
  • Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.
    Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.
  • Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.
    Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.
  • Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.
    Lonnie Riley’s video camera took a photo early in the morning May 31 of this bear destroying their bird feeder only 10 feet from the front porch.

    CHEROKEE COUNTY

    Recruiting volunteers

    The Cherokee Scout is starting a new feature highlighting charities and nonprofit organizations that are searching for volunteers.

    If your group falls into that category, please email news@cherokeescout.com with where the volunteer is needed as well as the complete address, phone number, email and website information; along with what types of duties you need the volunteer to perform. We’ll do the rest and hopefully send some help your way.

    As one reader told the Scout awhile ago, “People are very generous when asked, ‘Will you help me?’ “

    ANDREWS

    Food Truck Friday here

    Food Truck Friday returns to Hall Memorial Park downtown at 5 p.m. Friday.

    Check out the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page for a list of food trucks and vendors. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy The Gazebo Stage, with entertainment by Appalachian Smoke.

    For details, visit www.visitandrewsnc.com..

    ANDREWS

    Housing meet set

    The 2023 annual plan meeting for the Andrews Housing Authority will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the authority office, 291 Whitaker Lane.

    The capital fund five-year statement will be presented. Copies of these documents can be viewed at the authority office during normal business hours.

    RALEIGH

    IDs can be used to vote

    The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.

    Beginning with the 2023 municipal elections, registered voters in North Carolina will be asked to present photo identification to vote. Student identification cards issued by North Carolina public or private universities and colleges, as well as employee identification cards issued by state and local government entities and charter schools, are valid forms of photo ID for voting when approved by the State Board.

    Many other types of photo ID, including driver’s licenses, also will be accepted for voting. However, this approval process will ensure students without another acceptable form of ID will be prepared to vote.

    The State Board will review submissions to ensure they comply with criteria in state law, then will publish a list of approved ID cards in July 2023. This leaves time for public education and training before municipal elections in September, October and November. For details, email VoterID@ncsbe.gov or call 919-814-0700.

    ANDREWS

    ‘Andrews Idol’ nears

    If you’ve always wanted to try out for American Idol but can’t stand those celebrity judges, you’re in luck – “Andrews Idol” is coming to The Blue Stage, 889 Main St. downtown.

    The entry deadline is Saturday, June 26, and the winner will receive $1,000. For details, visit andrewsidol.com; to enter, email andrewsidol@thebluestage.com.

    HIWASSEE DAM

    Radio field day planned

    The Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society’s Murphy chapter will hold its annual ARRL Field Day from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Fields of the Wood, 10000 N.C. 294.

    Testing will be available on site for those wishing to become a new operator or upgrade their existing license. Folks are encouraged to attend and try getting on the airwaves. For details, visit wcars-murphy.org.

    LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    Public meetings

    THIS WEEK

    • Cherokee County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Office, 911 Andrews Road in Murphy. (Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page.)
    • The Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority will meet 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 NASA Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Texana Community Center, 29 Texana Community Center Road in Murphy.

    COMING SOON

    • Cherokee County Veteran Forces meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in Murphy.
    • Andrews ABC Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St.
    • Cherokee County Department of Social Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the DSS conference room, 4800 U.S. 64 W. in Ranger.
    • Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, in the Commissioners Boardroom (342) at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in Murphy. (Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page.)

    Compiled by Publisher David Brown.