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3 charged with drug trafficking

Randy Foster
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body Peachtree – A traffic stop near Peachtree Corner Express resulted in the arrest of three people on drug and other charges and concluded a long-term investigation into drug traffick
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Marcia Smith teaches Paulie to sit and offers him a treat when he does what’s asked of him. Paulie will grow up to be a service dog for a disabled veteran, first responder or visually impaired person

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Marcia Smith teaches Paulie to sit and offers him a treat when he does what’s asked of him. Paulie will grow up to be a service dog for a disabled veteran, first responder or visually impaired person

Puppies to tears to joy of serving

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body From ordinary canines to service dogs
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Although “doxies” were the dog of the day Saturday, Karrie Farmer and boxer Mercy D cleverly stole hearts as Dog in Pile of Leaves.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Although “doxies” were the dog of the day Saturday, Karrie Farmer and boxer Mercy D cleverly stole hearts as Dog in Pile of Leaves.

Spring Fling draws crowds despite morning rain

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body Started eight years ago as a celebration of Earth Day at the Andrews Public Library, the annual celebration has grown into a full-fledged street festival that closes down Main Street for the six-hour Saturday event, which grew this year from 87 vendors in 2023 to a total of 122.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com First-time Senior Games athlete Bonnie Motes, 88, of Murphy, celebrates her two medals in softball and football throws Saturday with Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Victoria Ivie.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com First-time Senior Games athlete Bonnie Motes, 88, of Murphy, celebrates her two medals in softball and football throws Saturday with Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Victoria Ivie.

Let the 2024 Senior Games begin, as many athletes crowned

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body Hayesville The 2024 Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games kicked off Saturday morning with an opening ceremony and a series of events.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  John Worden has been involved in car shows since his youth. When he brought his 1941 Willys Gasser to a recent show, the vehicle had no shortage of lookers.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  John Worden has been involved in car shows since his youth. When he brought his 1941 Willys Gasser to a recent show, the vehicle had no shortage of lookers.

Teacher’s project helps retain students

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body Peachtree – Meet John Worden, teacher at The Oaks Academy and a classic car enthusiast.