Quick Reads: Nantahala School out early Friday

  • Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Hot summer cars: Andrews Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7620 held its sixth annual Hot Summer Nights car show fundraiser on Aug. 23 along Main Street downtown. It looked like a good time was had by all cooling down on a warm day.
    Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Hot summer cars: Andrews Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7620 held its sixth annual Hot Summer Nights car show fundraiser on Aug. 23 along Main Street downtown. It looked like a good time was had by all cooling down on a warm day.

    NANTAHALA

    School out early Friday

    “Out of an abundance of caution,” Nantahala School dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Friday due to a strong chemical smell, according to a release from the Macon County school.

    Officials said all precautions were taken to ensure the safety of students and staff. They apologized for any inconvenience.

    “We strive to always do what’s in the best interest of our students and staff, and unfortunately today that meant dismissing early,” the release says.

    MURPHY

    Talent show at Chevelles

    Chevelles bar and grill, 66 Hiwassee St. downtown, is planning a talent show big bash from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.

    The stage is waiting for you at the at the no-judgment zone event night. The host is international disc jockey DJ Makavelidre.

    VIP tables are available.

    Details: Visit Chevelles’ page on Facebook.

    MURPHY

    $7 car wash to fight fires

    The Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department is holding a car wash fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the 409 Building, 225 Valley River Ave.

    Cost is $7. Proceeds will be split between needed firefighter equipment and the building fund. Additional donations happily accepted.

    Details: Visit grapecreekfire.org.

    CHEROKEE COUNTY

    Public meetings

    THIS WEEK

    • Cherokee County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Office, 2230 Airport Road in Marble. Live-streamed on the school district’s YouTube channel.
    • Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority meets at 4 p.m. Monday in the Murphy Visitors Center, 20 Tennessee St.
    • Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Chairman’s Forum meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Peachtree, home of District 2 County Commissioner Mark Stiles.
    • Cherokee County Board of Health meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Cherokee County Health Department, 228 Hilton St. in Murphy.

    COMING SOON

    • Cherokee County Veteran Forces meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy.
    • Andrews Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Facilities Building, 85 Fourth St. Live-streamed on the Town of Andrews’ Facebook page.
    • Andrews ABC Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the ABC Store, 13934 U.S. 19 in Andrews.
    • Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 75 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Live-streamed on the Scout’s Facebook page.
    • Murphy ABC Board meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the ABC Store, 818 U.S. 64 W. in Murphy.
    • Cherokee County Department of Social Services Board meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the DSS conference room, 4800 U.S. 64 W. in Ranger.

    Compiled by Publisher David Brown.