Then Andrews Middle School principal Lance Bristol accepts a $250 donation from Andrews Chamber of Commerce President Gayle Horton in 2019.
The former Marble Elementary School became The Oaks Academy for several years before shutting down for good in August.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Former Cherokee County and Department of Social Services attorney Scott Lindsay (left) of Murphy leaves the Macon County Courthouse in downtown Franklin on Monday afternoon with his attorney, Jerry Townson (right), along with an unidentified person.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Roger Swanson received the Purple Heart for his military service that resulted in injury in 1969 at Band of Brothers Veteran Park in Murphy on Friday. From left are state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin), Swanson and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.).
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The 22-Humpers take a final break at the Hiwassee Street Boat Ramp on Saturday at Warriors Veteran Outreach’s 10th annual event to raise awareness for veterans’ suicides.
Photos by Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer These colorful flowers from the gardens at Moorehouse Ministries in Murphy are another sign that spring has sprung in Cherokee County, though a cold snap last week made many people wonder.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The new Free Little Library is at 871 Main St. at the Andrews Public Library. The “Need One, Take One, Leave One” principle guides the offerings with mostly children’s books available for now. Books will be available outside the library’s regular hours.