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A ceremonial flag raising honored Alan Andrews who was born in London.

A ceremonial flag raising honored Alan Andrews who was born in London.

Beloved fire chief had many friends

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Body MURPHY – It was a long procession from Ivie Funeral Home on May 8, to the Peachtree Fire and Rescue Department after the funeral service of Alan Edward Andrews.
Angel Owens delivers remarks to the audience after accepting an appointment to be Cherokee County Schools' next superintendent.

Angel Owens delivers remarks to the audience after accepting an appointment to be Cherokee County Schools' next superintendent.

School board picks new superintendent

Randy Foster
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body The Cherokee County Board of Education selected Angel Owens as the school system’s new superintendent, replacing Dr. Keevin Woody, whose contract was not renewed.
Contributed photo. IDs of those pictured not provided.

Contributed photo. IDs of those pictured not provided.

Record-breaking class earns 429 credentials at TCCC

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Body PEACHTREE – Tri-County Community College celebrated a record-breaking 321 graduates – the largest class in its history – with 250 students participating in the commencement on
Students board a transfer bus at Murphy High School in this 2024 photo.

Students board a transfer bus at Murphy High School in this 2024 photo.

Parents complain about late, missing buses

Randy Foster
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Body MARBLE – Parents, and grandparents, of Cherokee County Schools bus riders are growing irritated over a flurry of late and cancelled bus routes.
Kaiya Ellis (right) of Andrews leads the 1A girls 100-meter hurdles during the preliminary qualifying run on Thursday at N.C. A&T in Greensboro.

Kaiya Ellis (right) of Andrews leads the 1A girls 100-meter hurdles during the preliminary qualifying run on Thursday at N.C. A&T in Greensboro.

3 locals win state championships

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Body GREENSBORO — Logan Shuler and Kaiya Ellis of Andrews, as well as Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College, won 1A state championships Thursday.