Old sheriff in Clay County, new deputy in Cherokee County
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MURPHYSheriff adds new deputy
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Cherokee County Law and Order for March 18, 2026
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MURPHYPolice scuffle with suspect
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A drone view shows a two-vehicle crash on N.C. 294 in Hiwassee Dam on Friday.
Two-vehicle crash closes highway in Hiwassee Dam
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Hiwassee Dam – Traffic was blocked on N.C. 294 following a traffic collision late Friday afternoon.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Main Street Champion: From left are Erin Barnes, Main Street America president & CEO; Victoria Ivie, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce executive director; and Reginald Speight, assistant secretary for the N.C. Department of Commerce on Thursday in New Bern.
Quick Reads for March 18,, 2026
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NEW BERNIvie champion of Main Street
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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This Week in Local History: March 18, 2026
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In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com A boat ramp on Lake Hiwassee in the Ramsey Bluff area Friday shows smoke from a controlled burn nearby.
Forest Service control burns throughout western N.C.
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PRESCRIBED IMPROVEMENTS
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Eichenbaum, Stiles resign early as Cherokee County commissioners
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2 commissioners resign after losing big in primary election
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Cherokee County investigators suspect woman killed by dogs as she went to her mailbox
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Hiwassee Dam – Investigators believe a 74-year-old Cross Creek Lane woman was on her way to check her mail when she was attacked and killed in a dog attack on Feb. 25.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County-#10 Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games
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There are plenty of sports and recreation outlets for local youth and adults to enjoy, and since 2008 residents ages 50 and older have been able to enjoy the fun and fitness of the annual Cherokee
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac shares a Dr. Seuss story with local students on March 2
Officers read to local students
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Murphy police officers last week had the pleasure of visiting schools to celebrate Read Across America Day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026