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Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority listen to presenters at a public hearing into the organization’s 10-year plan at Tri-County Community College in Peachtree on Dec. 12. The meeting was the last of several held throughout TVA’s territory leading up to development of the plan.

Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority listen to presenters at a public hearing into the organization’s 10-year plan at Tri-County Community College in Peachtree on Dec. 12. The meeting was the last of several held throughout TVA’s territory leading up to development of the plan.

Weather hits regional utilities

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body During the recent streak of extremely cold temperatures throughout the Blue Ridge region and Tennessee Valley, the two major utilities that serve western North Carolina experienced the highest powe
This is the front page of the Feb. 11, 1954, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 71 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Feb. 11, 1954, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 71 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

David Brown
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body In the last two week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Payton McNabb (left) of Hiwassee Dam and women’s sports activist Riley Gaines stand in front of the White House in Washington last week.

Payton McNabb (left) of Hiwassee Dam and women’s sports activist Riley Gaines stand in front of the White House in Washington last week.

Local athlete at White House

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body President mentions McNabb at order signing
Peyton Mixon holds the finger of her mother, Jordan.

Peyton Mixon holds the finger of her mother, Jordan.

Family facing a ‘new normal’

Sarah Foster
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body Since Jordan and Zach Mixon’s younger daughter, Peyton Claire, was diagnosed with GM1 Gangliosidosis, the family’s “new normal” redefines itself with each of Peyton’s setbacks and triumphs.
The Cherokee County Historical Museum is going to take over the former Murphy Police Department headquarters in downtown Murphy (lower right).

The Cherokee County Historical Museum is going to take over the former Murphy Police Department headquarters in downtown Murphy (lower right).

County museum to expand into old town police space

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body The space, located on the street level of the former Carnegie Library on Peachtree Street, became available when the police department moved into a newly renovated headquarters building on Hill Street in 2024.
Dottie Roberts/Contributing Photographer Steven Roberts of Bellview is a happy man, with a big heart and a smile that draws others in. 

Dottie Roberts/Contributing Photographer Steven Roberts of Bellview is a happy man, with a big heart and a smile that draws others in. 

Steven was so loved, he was chosen

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body Bellview Steven was just 3 days old when he was chosen to be adopted into the loving home of Ken and Dottie Roberts.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Feb. 2-8, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.