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Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Dec. 1-7, 2024, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
This is the front page of the Dec. 14, 1928, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 96 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Dec. 14, 1928, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 96 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer A public safety class at Hiwassee Dam High School on Nov. 14 kept the interest of students throughout a mock trial for second-degree murder.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer A public safety class at Hiwassee Dam High School on Nov. 14 kept the interest of students throughout a mock trial for second-degree murder.

High school students learn about court process

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Body Hiwassee Dam – A public safety class at Hiwassee Dam High School taught by Mike Taylor, chief of the Ranger Fire Department, gave students a look into the criminal justice system.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Young folks from the Mayor’s Rising Stars program were celebrated for their contributions and hard work in the community under the program. They were treated to lunch, games, gifts and entertainment at The Ballroom in Murphy on Dec. 1. Mayor Tim Radford spoke to the group encouraging them and offering his thanks for all they do. Past Rotary Club of Murphy president Trevis Hicks spoke about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, while piano entertainment was

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Young folks from the Mayor’s Rising Stars program were celebrated for their contributions and hard work in the community under the program. They were treated to lunch, games, gifts and entertainment at The Ballroom in Murphy on Dec. 1. Mayor Tim Radford spoke to the group encouraging them and offering his thanks for all they do. Past Rotary Club of Murphy president Trevis Hicks spoke about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, while piano entertainment was

Rising Stars

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Motorcycles are lined up during the annual Thunder in the Smokies event in nearby Maggie Valley in June.

Motorcycles are lined up during the annual Thunder in the Smokies event in nearby Maggie Valley in June.

Town leaders urge fall biker event

Randy Foster
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body Andrews Town leaders hope to put Andrews on the map for motorcycle enthusiasts and are seeking advice from someone who did the same thing in Maggie Valley.

Helene victims urged to seek FEMA aid

Randy Foster
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body While Tropical Storm Helene impacts in Cherokee County were relatively minor, FEMA is urging property owners to file for assistance for minor damage that could lead to long-term problems.