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Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from June 16-22, 2024, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Clay County Sheriff Mark Buchanan (left) presents Ed Figueroa, a resident of Cherokee County, with an Appreciation for Exemplary Service award.

Clay County Sheriff Mark Buchanan (left) presents Ed Figueroa, a resident of Cherokee County, with an Appreciation for Exemplary Service award.

Law & Order

Body HAYESVILLE Local man gets honor
Chevelles 66 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Murphy will be hosting a Chevellabration everyday from July 1-7. Everyone is invited to come out and be a part of the party to celebrate the local business’ 15th anniversary. 

Chevelles 66 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Murphy will be hosting a Chevellabration everyday from July 1-7. Everyone is invited to come out and be a part of the party to celebrate the local business’ 15th anniversary. 

Mark calendars for Chevellabration

Body Murphy – Chevelles 66 Restaurant & Bar 66 is inviting everyone to come out and help Chevellabrate their 15-year anniversary.
Stacy Van Buskirk/Staff Correspondent Taylor Ruf of Murphy likes to forage around a creek in her backyard that runs into the Nottley River.

Stacy Van Buskirk/Staff Correspondent Taylor Ruf of Murphy likes to forage around a creek in her backyard that runs into the Nottley River.

Backyard archaeology

Body Local history enthusiasts creating fun hobby from interesting finds
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The Elder Abuse Awareness Walk on June 17 brought out a lot of supporters to Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The Elder Abuse Awareness Walk on June 17 brought out a lot of supporters to Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy.

Walking to help stop abuse of elderly folks

Body Neighboring counties also participated in elder abuse walks – including Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain – as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com With Valley River Rail Tours are (from left) Carl McCall, Maryann Anderson, Joe Keeley, Judy Fitzpatrick, Jerrod Monaghan, Daniel Miller, Cynthia Lumbert and Jeff Cooper.

Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com With Valley River Rail Tours are (from left) Carl McCall, Maryann Anderson, Joe Keeley, Judy Fitzpatrick, Jerrod Monaghan, Daniel Miller, Cynthia Lumbert and Jeff Cooper.

Andrews chamber awards dinner celebrates local

Body Andrews – The Andrews Chamber of Commerce celebrated everything that makes the Valley special during the annual dinner meeting June 18.