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Cherokee County declares state of emergency

News Staff
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Body The Collett Ridge Fire was subdued by rainy weather, giving firefighters a chance t build up defenses before drier, warmer weather arrives Monday and Tuesday ahead of more predicted rain starting W
Fire as seen from Pisgah Road. Notice the helicopter approaching from the lower right preparing to drop water on the blaze.

Fire as seen from Pisgah Road. Notice the helicopter approaching from the lower right preparing to drop water on the blaze.

Firefighters at Collett Ridge Fire take advantage as rain sets in

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Body The Collett Ridge Fire passed the 5,000 acre mark as firefighters seek to capitalize on wet weather conditions.  Here is the full daily report: Daily Update | November 10, 2023
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11/9/23

Collett Ridge Fire passes 4,000 acres

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body Fire agencies added a third 20-person hand crew as the Collett Ridge Fire poses a threat to structures for the first time since it was ignited during a thunderstorm around Oct. 21-22. 
Who doesn't enjoy a good car show? That includes the Grinch, who was spotted several times smiling at all the beauties during last year’s Christmas on Main Street in downtown Andrews.

Who doesn't enjoy a good car show? That includes the Grinch, who was spotted several times smiling at all the beauties during last year’s Christmas on Main Street in downtown Andrews.

Festival gets bigger and better each year

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body Andrews – Mark your calendars for an event that's been loved and anticipated by locals and visitors alike since 2013.
Raffle! Win this beautiful stained glass piece by Steve Riedel.

Raffle! Win this beautiful stained glass piece by Steve Riedel.

What a difference a year makes

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body Hard to believe it’s a full year since artists at the Murphy Art Center gathered their artworks and marched across town to their sparkling new venue in the center of town.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Oct. 29 through Nov. 4, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
This is the front page of the Nov. 5, 1959, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 64 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Nov. 5, 1959, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 64 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

David Brown
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal: