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With the fire winding down, Team Members were able to conduct valuable training utilizing state-of-the-art equipment for Emergency Services personnel from all across southwestern North Carolina.

With the fire winding down, Team Members were able to conduct valuable training utilizing state-of-the-art equipment for Emergency Services personnel from all across southwestern North Carolina.

Burn ban lifted as of Nov. 22

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Body Drenching rain on Tuesday put a stop to Cherokee County’s fire vulnerability and local and state agencies are responding in kind with a lifting of burn bans just in time for Thanksgiving. 

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 13-17, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Ron Webb, president of the Northeast Georgia Veterans Society, presents a Lifetime of Service Award to Ron Hill (left) for his military service in three wars, civic service and service to other veterans over the last 70 years. Hill is a former local resident and Cherokee County manager.

Ron Webb, president of the Northeast Georgia Veterans Society, presents a Lifetime of Service Award to Ron Hill (left) for his military service in three wars, civic service and service to other veterans over the last 70 years. Hill is a former local resident and Cherokee County manager.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body MURPHY Free dinner for holiday
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Grading machinery puts new pavement along U.S. 64 West in Murphy on Friday. The latest phase of this highway project is expected to put on the finishing touches before a separate project to install a roundabout nearby.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Grading machinery puts new pavement along U.S. 64 West in Murphy on Friday. The latest phase of this highway project is expected to put on the finishing touches before a separate project to install a roundabout nearby.

Last touches on U.S. 64

Randy Foster
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body Roundabout’s next in highway project
Robbi Pounds/ Contributing Photographer A back fire burns close to housing in Junaluska, but firefighters were on scene.

Robbi Pounds/ Contributing Photographer A back fire burns close to housing in Junaluska, but firefighters were on scene.

Fires reported around region

Randy Foster
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body Collett Ridge Fire at 5,505 acres; several structures destroyed in Blue Ridge, Ga.; aggressive blaze off I-40 pulls resources
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Firefighters use heavy tools to perform lifesaving tasks on the scene.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Firefighters use heavy tools to perform lifesaving tasks on the scene.

Hometown heroes fight fires

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Monday, November 20, 2023
Body That affects current homes as well as new construction. Volunteer departments are working hard to prevent this, but it will take additional manpower.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer About 8,000 people came to downtown Andrews for the annual Christmas on Main festival Saturday, according to Andrews Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nola Cooper. A high volume of foot traffic at the event remained constant throughout the day. Look for more from Main Street in the Nov. 29 edition of the Cherokee Scout.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer About 8,000 people came to downtown Andrews for the annual Christmas on Main festival Saturday, according to Andrews Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nola Cooper. A high volume of foot traffic at the event remained constant throughout the day. Look for more from Main Street in the Nov. 29 edition of the Cherokee Scout.

Christmas on Main

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
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Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent A medical benefit was held for Todd and Misty Graves, well-liked members of the community, on Nov. 11 at the L&N Depot in Murphy. Misty suffered a heart attack and leg amputation as a result of her condition. The benefit – featuring lunch, a cakewalk and raffle – drew several hundred caring citizens to share a meal together with live music. All money raised will pay for medical expenses.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent A medical benefit was held for Todd and Misty Graves, well-liked members of the community, on Nov. 11 at the L&N Depot in Murphy. Misty suffered a heart attack and leg amputation as a result of her condition. The benefit – featuring lunch, a cakewalk and raffle – drew several hundred caring citizens to share a meal together with live music. All money raised will pay for medical expenses.

Medical benefit

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023