In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
10 years ago – June 24, 2015, Scout: Ronald Edward Coleman, 62, of Murphy, who was wanted on domestic violence charges, surrendered after a five-hour standoff with law enforcement officers at his ex-wife’s home on Reservoir Road. He threatened to kill officers before barricading himself in a back room.
- By a 4-1 vote, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners rejected a plan to pay the Valley River Humane Society $50 per animal surrendered by a county resident, as opposed to the budgeted $60,000 per year.
- Cherokee County brothers Trevor (13) and Tyler (17) Boatwright were chasing their lifelong passion of team roping, performing at the Blairsville (Ga.) Pro Rodeo. Their parents, Keith and Tracey Boatwright, both competed in rodeo events.
June 25, 2015, Journal: There was splashdown in Andrews, as the town pool will live on for another season of swimmers to enjoy. Needed repairs caused a delay in the summer opening.
- Two Robbinsville men were charged with selling methamphetamine at White’s Plaza in Andrews. Police Chief Richard Taylor asked citizens to call if they see any suspicious behavior, as a call is what led to these arrests.
25 years ago – June 21, 2000, Scout: Officials with The Learning Center charter school in Murphy said new state test scores were misleading, as their students did far better than what was reported by the N.C. Department of Instruction.
- In a move that may have saved some lives, the Cherokee County Crime Commission donated 10 bulletproof vests and three flack jackets to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
- The 43rd annual Wagon Train from Andrews to Tellico to Murphy was ready to start. The train was scheduled to go through downtown Andrews on the Fourth of July.
June 22, 2000, Journal: The Southwest Bomb Task Force left the former Owenby building in Andrews and set up shop at the National Guard Armory in Murphy, with fugitive Eric Rudolph still nowhere to be found.
- Peachtree Industries received a Nike contact to make apparel for Olympic athletes to wear during the U.S. National Team Trials.
50 years ago – June 26, 1975, Scout: Plans for a new hospital in Peachtree were sent to the state for approval. The Murphy Hospital Authority and National Health Care of Atlanta signed a joint venture agreement.
- N.C. highway engineers reversed themselves and declared that the old steel bridge over the Valley River in Murphy was still safe for heavy trucks and buses. A month again, they set a 4-ton limit.
June 25, 1975, Journal: The Valleytown Rural Fire Department received approval to build fire stations in Marble and Topton, Chief Hugh Rayburn said. Once completed, 99% of local residents would have fire protection services.
– Publisher David Brown