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Photos by Cannon Crompton sports@cherokeescout.com: Tri-County’s Jasmine Tran runs with the ball past defenders in her two-goal game on April 15

Photos by Cannon Crompton sports@cherokeescout.com: Tri-County’s Jasmine Tran runs with the ball past defenders in her two-goal game on April 15

Murphy, Tri-County soccer teams back in win column

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body Meanwhile, Tri-County Early College (3-5) picked up a win against Blue Ridge (0-9) and also lost to Murphy (9-3). The Lady Dogs took on Tri-County and won 6-0 for their second straight win Thursday.
Photos by Stacy Van Buskirk/Contributing Photographer The historic Harshaw Chapel’s roof and steeple have been preserved until funds can be raised to restore them to their original glory. With the deadline quickly approaching, this Murphy site will need the public’s help.

Photos by Stacy Van Buskirk/Contributing Photographer The historic Harshaw Chapel’s roof and steeple have been preserved until funds can be raised to restore them to their original glory. With the deadline quickly approaching, this Murphy site will need the public’s help.

Historic church raising money for needed repairs

Stacy Van Buskirk
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body Murphy – The Harshaw Chapel, a beloved historic landmark that has stood as a symbol of faith and community in Murphy since 1869, is in need of urgent repairs to its roof.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Danna Pash, director of Cherokee County Veteran Services, and Richard Millett, veteran services officer, present Cherokee Scout Staff Correspondent Anngee Quinones-Belian (middle) with a plaque of appreciation on April 10 for her love and support of the county’s veterans.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Danna Pash, director of Cherokee County Veteran Services, and Richard Millett, veteran services officer, present Cherokee Scout Staff Correspondent Anngee Quinones-Belian (middle) with a plaque of appreciation on April 10 for her love and support of the county’s veterans.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body MURPHY Joint meeting date isn’t set A planned meeting between Cherokee County commissioners and school board members has hit another snag.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent From left are Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men, with Matt Wright and Patrick Keenan of Buck Bald Brewing. Murphy Music & Brews sprang from their partnership.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent From left are Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men, with Matt Wright and Patrick Keenan of Buck Bald Brewing. Murphy Music & Brews sprang from their partnership.

Buck Bald Brewing creates community, civic service in 2 states

Nicole Wright
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body Murphy Patrick Keenan and Matt Wright have cultivated a civic service mindset ready for outreach in the small community of Copperhill, Tenn.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com More than 30 private sector businesses, government offices, law enforcement and military recruiters participated Thursday in a career day for Cherokee County’s career and technical education students.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com More than 30 private sector businesses, government offices, law enforcement and military recruiters participated Thursday in a career day for Cherokee County’s career and technical education students.

High schoolers get a taste of job market

Randy Foster
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body Murphy – Many of the 409 career and technical education students from Cherokee County Schools attended a career day at Murphy First Baptist Church on Thursday.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from April 14-20, 2024, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.