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The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently met with Cherokee County Schools and other local law enforcement agencies to conduct an annual safety review.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently met with Cherokee County Schools and other local law enforcement agencies to conduct an annual safety review.

Schools disrupted by threats

Body Threats were made affecting Murphy Middle School on Sept. 10 and Andrews High School on Sept. 11, with a false alarm about gunshots in the area around the Schools of Innovation & Technology in Peachtree on Friday.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Dr. Brian Mitchell, a former school board member, suggested the school district adopt an open-enrollment strategy.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Dr. Brian Mitchell, a former school board member, suggested the school district adopt an open-enrollment strategy.

Previous proposals, but no consensus

Body A plan to consolidate the county’s three main high schools was rejected in early 2023, when the county turned away matching funds for a $50 million state grant to fund construction.
Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Left: Becca McNabb with chamber of commerce Executive Director Victoria Ivie. Middle: Hoppy Trout owners Corey and Kam Thompson. Right: Jeanie Setser Teague, secretary-treasurer of the Peachtree Community Development Club, with Ivie.

Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Left: Becca McNabb with chamber of commerce Executive Director Victoria Ivie. Middle: Hoppy Trout owners Corey and Kam Thompson. Right: Jeanie Setser Teague, secretary-treasurer of the Peachtree Community Development Club, with Ivie.

Chamber honors best of year

Body The event celebrated those who stand out for their dedication and achievements in the community.
This map shows the proposed River Walk boardwalk along the Hiwassee River in Murphy.

This map shows the proposed River Walk boardwalk along the Hiwassee River in Murphy.

‘Primitive’ trail may get upgrades

Body Murphy – A primitive section of the Murphy River Walk along the Hiwassee River and underwater four months out of the year may get significant upgrades.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Four east Tennessee comedians performed Aug. 16 at The Blue Stage in Andrews. From left are emcee and manager Chris Travis of Knoxville, Tenn.; warm-up act James Osborne of Knoxville; headliner, author and teacher Alex Stokes; and featured comedian Paul “PG” Cohen of Newport.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Four east Tennessee comedians performed Aug. 16 at The Blue Stage in Andrews. From left are emcee and manager Chris Travis of Knoxville, Tenn.; warm-up act James Osborne of Knoxville; headliner, author and teacher Alex Stokes; and featured comedian Paul “PG” Cohen of Newport.

Comedy night brings satire & savvy to Andrews

Body Andrews – A madcap quartet hailing from east Tennessee graced The Blue Stage with varying comedic delights like an itinerant band of merrymakers from days of yore on Aug. 16.
Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  Five members were honored for their 30 years of service each to the Hiwassee Dam Fire Department. They received leather helmets and gratitude at the 50-year anniversary celebration on Sept. 7. From left are Chief Chad McNabb, Capt. Phil Hackler, Michael Starks, Lt. Stanley Graham and assistant chief Daniel McNabb.

Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  Five members were honored for their 30 years of service each to the Hiwassee Dam Fire Department. They received leather helmets and gratitude at the 50-year anniversary celebration on Sept. 7. From left are Chief Chad McNabb, Capt. Phil Hackler, Michael Starks, Lt. Stanley Graham and assistant chief Daniel McNabb.

Milestone anniversary brings out community

Body Hiwassee Dam – This is a special year in Cherokee County, as the Hiwassee Dam, Martins Creek, Peachtree and Ranger fire departments – as well as Emergency Medical Services – are ce
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Folks were treated to lunch and free raffles at Lifetime Kia in Ranger on Aug. 31 during a customer appreciation event. The raffles included a car kit basket, a movie night package and a large-screen television.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Folks were treated to lunch and free raffles at Lifetime Kia in Ranger on Aug. 31 during a customer appreciation event. The raffles included a car kit basket, a movie night package and a large-screen television.

Gifts, food and TV make happy Kia customers

Body Murphy – Folks at Lifetime Kia showed their appreciation for customers and visitors at the dealership on Aug.