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Source Cherokee County Government Randy Foster and Madison Ledford/Cherokee Scout

Source Cherokee County Government Randy Foster and Madison Ledford/Cherokee Scout

Pathways to fire improvement

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Body This follows efforts by fire departments throughout the county to improve response time, fire insurance ratings for property owners and safety for the volunteers who are the mainstay of most departments in the county.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  D&J Car Show was at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church on May 18 to raise money for youth activities. There was no shortage of folks who stopped by to check out the classics and help the cause. From left are Landon Linderfelt and friend Sawyer Crowder.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  D&J Car Show was at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church on May 18 to raise money for youth activities. There was no shortage of folks who stopped by to check out the classics and help the cause. From left are Landon Linderfelt and friend Sawyer Crowder.

‘I like seeing big motors’

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Body Local car show benefits youth
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Devices like cameras (above) and door jams can help add an extra layer of protection to your house and protect your family.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Devices like cameras (above) and door jams can help add an extra layer of protection to your house and protect your family.

Home security

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Body Your home should envelop a sense of security, a feeling of being able to step out of the chaos of the world and into a domicile where one feels safe and protected – after all, it is your “castle.”

Commissioners tweak budget

Randy Foster
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Body Murphy – Cherokee County commissioners honed a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, increasing fees and approving contributions to a number of local organizations.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Food Truck Friday had a festive environment on May 24 on First Street at Hall Memorial Park in downtown Andrews. Even more folks are expected to come out this weekend.

Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Food Truck Friday had a festive environment on May 24 on First Street at Hall Memorial Park in downtown Andrews. Even more folks are expected to come out this weekend.

Food Truck Friday finally returns, back this week

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Body Andrews – While the first Food Truck Friday scheduled for May 10 was a washout, the May 24 event went off without a hitch to everyone’s delight to kick off the Memorial Day weekend
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  A beautiful cardinal adorned Tennessee Street in downtown Murphy on May 11 during the annual Spring Festival. The street art was created by Jessica Beegle of Ranger using colored chalk. She travels around the country drawing for special events. Her cardinal and dogwood flower drawing was in honor of spring. She has been drawing with chalk for about 10 years.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  A beautiful cardinal adorned Tennessee Street in downtown Murphy on May 11 during the annual Spring Festival. The street art was created by Jessica Beegle of Ranger using colored chalk. She travels around the country drawing for special events. Her cardinal and dogwood flower drawing was in honor of spring. She has been drawing with chalk for about 10 years.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Body MURPHY Art Walk on Friday The Art Walk returns with blocks of fun from 5-8 p.m. Friday downtown.