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Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Victor Crespo often walks past businesses during his strolls in downtown Murphy. He is friendly, likable and an interesting soul. 

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Victor Crespo often walks past businesses during his strolls in downtown Murphy. He is friendly, likable and an interesting soul. 

Local man well known by being seen

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Body Murphy Every community has one person who stands out in a crowd for being unique.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Sept. 17-23, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent In 1976, President Jimmy Carter signed a bill making the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Remembrance Day. American Legion Post 96 in Murphy conducted a brief ceremony on the square in downtown Murphy, joined by Cherokee County Commissioner Jan Griggs, Murphy Mayor Tim Radford and several other area residents. Next year, they hope to have the ceremony at Konehete Veterans Park.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent In 1976, President Jimmy Carter signed a bill making the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Remembrance Day. American Legion Post 96 in Murphy conducted a brief ceremony on the square in downtown Murphy, joined by Cherokee County Commissioner Jan Griggs, Murphy Mayor Tim Radford and several other area residents. Next year, they hope to have the ceremony at Konehete Veterans Park.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Body MURPHY Art Walk is coming soon
The Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest has become the place to be on the last weekend in September.

The Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest has become the place to be on the last weekend in September.

Oktoberfest more than just bier

Sarah Foster
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Body Andrews – Fall festival lovers prepare to descend en masse to the third annual Oktoberfest, which drew thousands of people to the Valley last year, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Andrews Interim Police Chief David Southards (left) is administered the oath of office by Town Clerk Ethan McCubbin at the facilities building Friday.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Andrews Interim Police Chief David Southards (left) is administered the oath of office by Town Clerk Ethan McCubbin at the facilities building Friday.

Police chief stricken ill

Randy Foster
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Body Andrews’ Burrell facing felony charges from state investigation