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Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac goes down into the water during National Night Out on Aug. 6 at the hand of Mayor Tim Radford, who helped a youngster hit the target.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac goes down into the water during National Night Out on Aug. 6 at the hand of Mayor Tim Radford, who helped a youngster hit the target.

Police chiefs & sheriff get dunked on National Night Out

Body Peachtree – Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, state agents, public safety and veterans organizations stepped away from their everyday jobs to have fun wi
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Local songwriters Zach Kilmer (right) and Troy Underwood entertain the crowd on June 11 at the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center in Andrews with stories behind their music.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Local songwriters Zach Kilmer (right) and Troy Underwood entertain the crowd on June 11 at the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center in Andrews with stories behind their music.

Local songwriters help raise funds for cultural arts center

Body Andrews – In the first of what promises to become a regular series of songwriters showcases, the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center was the focus for fundraising efforts from two loca
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Crowds enjoy the last Food Truck Friday of 2024 at Hall Memorial Park in downtown Andrews. Each twice-monthly event features live music, along with artists and vendors.

Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Crowds enjoy the last Food Truck Friday of 2024 at Hall Memorial Park in downtown Andrews. Each twice-monthly event features live music, along with artists and vendors.

Folks find a festive final Food Truck Friday

Body Andrews – The Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Food Truck Fridays ended its season on Friday night.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Traci MacLaine sings in the first round of Andrews Idol’s season three at The Blue Stage on Saturday in Andrews.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Traci MacLaine sings in the first round of Andrews Idol’s season three at The Blue Stage on Saturday in Andrews.

Andrews Idol season 3 begins

Body Andrews – Andrews Idol’s third season began Saturday night at The Blue Stage, 899 Main St. downtown.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from July 28 through Aug. 3, 2024, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.

Law & Order

Body DISTRICT 43 Parton new area judge Gov. Roy Cooper announced a local appointment to the N.C. District Court last week.
This is the front page of the Aug. 7, 1958, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 66 years ago today.

This is the front page of the Aug. 7, 1958, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 66 years ago today.

This Week in Local History

Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal: