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This is the front page of the Oct. 13, 1955, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 69 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Oct. 13, 1955, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 69 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

David Brown
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Oct. 6-12, 2024, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Anthony McCray/Contributing Photographer Aurora borealis: These heavenly colors of the Northern Lights were captured Thursday above Vengeance Creek in Marble, a rare local sight.

Anthony McCray/Contributing Photographer Aurora borealis: These heavenly colors of the Northern Lights were captured Thursday above Vengeance Creek in Marble, a rare local sight.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Body BRASSTOWN Punkin Chunkin

Early voting in Murphy

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Body Early voting starts Thursday at the Cherokee County Board of Elections, 40 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy. Weekday voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Eager crowds draw near the large, colorful Ferris wheel during the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews last weekend.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Eager crowds draw near the large, colorful Ferris wheel during the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews last weekend.

Cherokee County Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Body Rides and fun mark third annual event

Snowbird helps in flood relief

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Body Andrews – Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters has had boots on the ground in areas of western North Carolina affected by flooding as a result of Hurricane Helene.

County facing challenges to local economy

Randy Foster
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Body Editor’s note: The N.C. Association of County Commissioners publishes an annual County Map Book, a snapshot into conditions and comparisons of each of the state’s 100 counties. The 2024 edition was released recently.