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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Federal authorities have offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information about a break-in at Mason’s Sporting Goods off of U.S. 19. One suspect has been arrested.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Federal authorities have offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information about a break-in at Mason’s Sporting Goods off of U.S. 19. One suspect has been arrested.

ATF looking into thefts

Body Nearly 60 firearms stolen at local store
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Police cars are parked outside the Murphy Police Department on a recent morning. Town officers are allowed to take their patrol cars home, one of many perks offered.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Police cars are parked outside the Murphy Police Department on a recent morning. Town officers are allowed to take their patrol cars home, one of many perks offered.

Local law enforcement struggle to fill positions

Body Law enforcement is a highly specialized career with difficult work hours under all conditions and often in dangerous situations. In short, it’s not for everybody.
Deputy Dennis Dore and his K-9, Epic, pose for a portrait at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in this undated photo. The team is considered the “gold standard.”

Deputy Dennis Dore and his K-9, Epic, pose for a portrait at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in this undated photo. The team is considered the “gold standard.”

Sheriff’s K-9 gets recertified

Body Epic – part of a team that includes his handler, sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Dore – received the recertification following testing held Oct. 3-4. The K-9 unit was recognized in narcotics detection and tracking.
The Rock Holler Band is Friday night’s headlining act at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews.

The Rock Holler Band is Friday night’s headlining act at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews.

Rock ’n’ ride

Body County fair offers music, rides, more
Local residents fighting back place memorials to victims of domestic violence at First United Methodist Church in downtown Murphy on Friday.

Local residents fighting back place memorials to victims of domestic violence at First United Methodist Church in downtown Murphy on Friday.

Reaching to help others out of domestic violence

Body Murphy – Local residents joined the fight against domestic violence during the annual Shatter the Silence ceremony Friday outside First United Methodist Church downtown.
American Legion Post 96 of Murphy prepares to fold a U.S. flag, which will be presented to Myers in a display case at a later date.

American Legion Post 96 of Murphy prepares to fold a U.S. flag, which will be presented to Myers in a display case at a later date.

Humble man receives gift

Body Brasstown – Little Brasstown Baptist Church was the location of a special ceremony honoring veteran Ralph Myers, who spent two years in the U.S.
Photos by Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent  The Murphy High School Class of 1958 gathered for their 65th class reunion at Main Street USA on Sept. 29.

Photos by Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent  The Murphy High School Class of 1958 gathered for their 65th class reunion at Main Street USA on Sept. 29.

Reunited and still feels so good

Body Murphy – Laughter and excitement filled the dining room of the Main Street USA restaurant on Sept.