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Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent A battle on the steps of the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Kevin Hoeschen) and Darth Vader (Greg Rosenberger) took place on the afternoon of Feb. 18, and all for a good cause. The Star Wars rivals are scheduled to be arrested from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, as part of the Murphy club’s annual Rotary Jail & Bail fundraiser, which supports the Rotary Reads program in Cherokee County Schools. If they are unable to

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent A battle on the steps of the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Kevin Hoeschen) and Darth Vader (Greg Rosenberger) took place on the afternoon of Feb. 18, and all for a good cause. The Star Wars rivals are scheduled to be arrested from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, as part of the Murphy club’s annual Rotary Jail & Bail fundraiser, which supports the Rotary Reads program in Cherokee County Schools. If they are unable to

An interscholastic battle

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A Cherokee County Schools bus waits after a wreck occurred due to snowy conditions last week in Grape Creek.

A Cherokee County Schools bus waits after a wreck occurred due to snowy conditions last week in Grape Creek.

Morning snow catches schools off guard

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Body Most of the snow was gone that evening. That wasn’t a problem.
Holly and David Johnson (from left) look on as potter Chris Jones demonstrates his wheel techniques during the Cherokee County Arts Council’s inaugural Starry Night Gala fundraiser Saturday.

Holly and David Johnson (from left) look on as potter Chris Jones demonstrates his wheel techniques during the Cherokee County Arts Council’s inaugural Starry Night Gala fundraiser Saturday.

Arts Council holds 1st fundraiser gala

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Body Murphy – In its inaugural fundraising gala, the Cherokee County Arts Council hosted a Starry Night with ambient music, an auction of curated and donated works, a locally catered si
The Andrews Public Library on Main Street downtown is a favorite place for local residents to come visit and sit for a spell.

The Andrews Public Library on Main Street downtown is a favorite place for local residents to come visit and sit for a spell.

Town leaders concerned about drug use in library

Randy Foster
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Body Andrews – Elected officials in town are angry about drug use in the Andrews Public Library’s restroom and seeking a meeting with library management to find a solution.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com There are about 200 homeless people in Cherokee County, according to the “Point in Time” count held throughout North Carolina in late January.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com There are about 200 homeless people in Cherokee County, according to the “Point in Time” count held throughout North Carolina in late January.

Homeless count shows a slight decline in last year

Randy Foster
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Body An annual census of the homeless population in Cherokee County in late January showed a slight decrease over the previous year, from 218 in January 2024 to between 190 and 200 in January.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Attendees of all ages enjoy the sing-a-long to “We Shall Overcome” to culminate the Community Sing to Celebrate Black History Month and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement on Feb. 18 at Murphy First United Methodist Church. The singing was facilitated by featured performer Kristen George for One Dozen Who Care and grassroots organization Common Ground.

Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Attendees of all ages enjoy the sing-a-long to “We Shall Overcome” to culminate the Community Sing to Celebrate Black History Month and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement on Feb. 18 at Murphy First United Methodist Church. The singing was facilitated by featured performer Kristen George for One Dozen Who Care and grassroots organization Common Ground.

Community Singing celebrates Black History Month

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Body Murphy – With more than 70 attendees, Common Ground and One Dozen Who Care hosted a Community Sing to celebrate Black History Month and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement on Feb.