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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Firefighters catch their breath Thursday after searching a burning house at 505 Haywagon Lane in west Cherokee County. A firefighter brings a child’s rocking horse out of the damaged building to give to residents of the house.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Firefighters catch their breath Thursday after searching a burning house at 505 Haywagon Lane in west Cherokee County. A firefighter brings a child’s rocking horse out of the damaged building to give to residents of the house.

Half-acre blaze hits home in Bellview

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Body A woods fire quickly escalated Thursday at 505 Haywagon Lane, just north of the Georgia state line, spreading to a workshop and then to a nearby house.
William Killian poses with his little brother, Wesley.

William Killian poses with his little brother, Wesley.

Dad accused in family slayings

Randy Foster
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Body Former Cherokee County resident is alleged to have shot and killed his wife, in-laws and both young sons; no motive given
Andrews mayor pro-tem: Members of the Andrews Board of Aldermen discuss the next mayor pro tem for the board during Thursday’s meeting at the Andrews Public Library.

Andrews mayor pro-tem: Members of the Andrews Board of Aldermen discuss the next mayor pro tem for the board during Thursday’s meeting at the Andrews Public Library.

Quick Reads for July 17, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Body ANDREWS New mayor pro tem picked on 3-2 vote; mayor breaks tie A split vote of the Andrews Board of Aldermen on Thursday unseated Brandi Smith as mayor pro tem, replacing her wi
The owner of this local property is working with state and local authorities to surrender ownership of property at 85 Temple St. that has plagued the community with more than 200 calls for service since 2016 and even more before that.

The owner of this local property is working with state and local authorities to surrender ownership of property at 85 Temple St. that has plagued the community with more than 200 calls for service since 2016 and even more before that.

Andrews property to be surrendered after years of police calls

Randy Foster
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Body Andrews – The owner of a local property is working with state and local authorities to surrender ownership of property at 85 Temple St.
Above: Crowds of animal lovers gathered recently at the Bow Wow Meow event in Murphy at Steven Aft's office as a fundraiser for the Valley River Humane Society. Below: Valley River Humane Society manager Cheyenne Spicola hand feeds a 4-day-old kitten at the recent fundraiser Bow Wow Meow event at Steven Aft's Murphy office.

Above: Crowds of animal lovers gathered recently at the Bow Wow Meow event in Murphy at Steven Aft's office as a fundraiser for the Valley River Humane Society. Below: Valley River Humane Society manager Cheyenne Spicola hand feeds a 4-day-old kitten at the recent fundraiser Bow Wow Meow event at Steven Aft's Murphy office.

Bow Wow Meow highlights local pet adoption

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Body Murphy – On the heels of National Pet Month in May, and as a way to raise awareness locally of the Valley River Humane Society’s plight of being overburdened with animals awaiting
Greg Moore and his dog, Carhart, are ready to begin their trek in a side-by-side across North Carolina – from Murphy to Manteo.

Greg Moore and his dog, Carhart, are ready to begin their trek in a side-by-side across North Carolina – from Murphy to Manteo.

From Murphy to Manteo with a man and dog

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Body Waynesville – Last month, Greg Moore and his dog, Carhart, rode a side-by-side across North Carolina.