This is the front page of the Nov. 13, 1941, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 83 years ago today.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The structure fire at Foster’s Flea Market along Blairsville Highway in Ranger drew firefighters from several departments.
Ed Figueroa/Contributing Photographer Fire lights the early morning sky in the Oakwood Estates area of western Cherokee County early Sunday morning. The blaze burned 24 acres.
Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Members of American Legion Post 96 prepare to hoist a brand new U.S. flag after retiring the school’s old flat at Murphy Adventist Christian School on Monday.
Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent Volunteer Noah Lescalleet helps Cherokee Clay Food Alliance unload supplies at Western Regional Airport in Andrews to be delivered to areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Sellers love customers like Heather Hickman of Murphy, who has been going to yard sales for most of her life. A future camping trip had her in search of a sleeping bag and other equipment. “It’s just gonna get dirty and stuff. I don’t wanna take my good stuff,” she said with a smile, adding, “and it’s fun.” She left with her arms full, and even found glass marbles for her nephew.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The Liberty Foundation offered climb-aboards at the sixth annual Welcome Home Veterans event on Oct. 26 at Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews. They specialize in promoting America’s aviation history and preserving antique and vintage aircraft.
Justin Hyde at Monday’s board of commissioners meeting.