Downtown traffic circle plan
Steven Inglima/Contributing Photographer Out of office: Former N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, shown campaigning for governor at the Peachtree Community Center in 2024, recently announced that he was dropping his lawsuit against CNN and, at least for now, retiring from politics. He lost the general election after a detailed report alleged that he made inappropriate comments on a pornographic website.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Placing flowers in rooms and by windows will add a touch of fresh color and can help promote feelings of joy, even during chilly months.
A plaque was given to Noland Smith honoring his service to the Murphy Pool & Fitness Center by members of the Hiwassee Valley Recreation Foundation. From left are Carmen Smith, Noland Smith, Gary “Hippy” Westmoreland, Dr. Brian Mitchell and Dana Swenson, facility director. Not shown are members Paige Brinke and Bill Vespasian.
This is the front page of the Feb. 19, 1953, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 72 years ago today.
The Valley River Arts Guild, at its gallery location in the Murphy Art Center downtown, had some important visitors Thursday. Shannon Sampson of Avita Community Partners organized a visit from its home base in Blairsville, Ga., to provide an opportunity for some members to experience local artistic wares. Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases. Sixteen of
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com A hiker found the skull of Kamron Peter Rondon in the Burrell Mountain area of northwest Cherokee County on Jan. 23. Law enforcement is seeking information to determine how Rondon died and why he wound up in that remote section of the county.