Photos by Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County held a special fundraiser, The Roaring ’20s, on Sept. 30 at McGuire’s Millrace Farm in Peachtree. Playing dress-up while having a great time raised money to help the program providing more mentors for local children.
The Learning Center charter school, once considered a gem in the community, has been closed since June 2022. The longtime campus, consisting of multiple buildings and trailers, on Connahetta Street in Murphy is in the process of being sold to local investors, who have not revealed their future plans for the property.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com N.C. Department of Transportation officials explain a planned roundabout project during an informational meeting at Tri-County Community College on Oct. 10.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Kids of all ages had some hair-raising adventures over the weekend at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews Recreation Park. Plenty of people said this year’s fall event was the best one yet. More photos from the fair, page 9A.
Athletes attending the Special Olympics of N.C. State Equestrian Tournament are (front from left) Liz Jennings, Lana Foster, Keisha Carter, Christina Zimmerer and Marian Carter; (back from left) Josh Mills and Nathan Young.