David Robinson (second from left) accepts a personal achievement award in recognition of his efforts in overcoming barriers to employment. Shown with Robinson are Emily Burch (left), employment specialist; and (at right) Lynne Manning, director of programs; and Dennis Myers, Vocational Resources services coordinator, all with IOI.
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David Brown/dbrown@cherokeescout.com N.C. Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) spoke before the Rotary Club of Murphy on Sept. 25 about positive developments for Cherokee and surrounding counties in the state’s 2023-24 fiscal year budget, which was approved the week before by the General Assembly. Read more in the Sept. 27 edition of the Cherokee Scout.
Photos courtesy of High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center Showmanship award winners in the Special Olympics at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring from Sept. 22-24 were (from left) Lana Foster, who won fourth place riding Daniel; Joshua Mills, who took fifth place atop Little Bob; and Christina Zimmerer, who received the third-place spot with Daniel. Foster was also selected to represent all the athletes at the equestrian games for opening and awards ceremony at Saturday Night Lig
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Andrews Police Chief Rocky Burrell’s life was celebrated by a packed chapel in Ivie Funeral Home at a memorial service Monday. Family, friends, law enforcement and local residents attended the service, which was officiated by the Rev. Chris Rumfelt.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Participants line up for supper at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Friday night at The Ballroom in Murphy.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Downtown was the place to be Saturday morning and afternoon during the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s yearly Oktoberfest celebration on Main Street.