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High-speed chase ends in Valleytown

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Body Andrews – Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies encountered a motorist who was wanted in connection with six outstanding warrants related to several charges including indecent liberti
The front entrance to the Andrews Public Library on Main Street downtown is designed to make patrons feel welcome.

The front entrance to the Andrews Public Library on Main Street downtown is designed to make patrons feel welcome.

Funding shortage shortens hours at Andrews library

Randy Foster
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Body Andrews – Patrons are unhappy that the Andrews Public Library is closed on Mondays for reasons, as the library said on a note taped to its front door, beyond its control.
Kelsey Krizsan/The Graham Star The N.C. Department of Transportation recently activated a warning light to alert drivers approaching the busy U.S. 19/74/129 intersection in Topton.

Kelsey Krizsan/The Graham Star The N.C. Department of Transportation recently activated a warning light to alert drivers approaching the busy U.S. 19/74/129 intersection in Topton.

Topton warning lights activated

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Body Topton – It is a meeting point for frequent carpoolers, three counties and all four cardinal directions of travel.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Sept. 1-9, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Jerry Decker, Alex Starks and Teresa Oblenes (from left), members of the Cherokee County Board of Equalization & Review, huddle to discuss an appeal of a $488 tax bill against Joe and Cherokee County Commissioner Jan Griggs at the county court house on Sept. 7.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Jerry Decker, Alex Starks and Teresa Oblenes (from left), members of the Cherokee County Board of Equalization & Review, huddle to discuss an appeal of a $488 tax bill against Joe and Cherokee County Commissioner Jan Griggs at the county court house on Sept. 7.

Griggs property loses appeal against back taxes

Randy Foster
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Body Murphy – Joe and Cherokee County Commissioner Jan Griggs lost their appeal of a $488 property tax bill they claim they were charged because they were vindictively targeted by the c
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Kathleen Gibson-McGuire, a granddaughter of John Milton Anderson Jr., proudly holds up photos of the original family home during the 89th family reunion at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Ranger on Aug. 6. Read the article in the Aug. 30 edition of the Cherokee Scout.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Kathleen Gibson-McGuire, a granddaughter of John Milton Anderson Jr., proudly holds up photos of the original family home during the 89th family reunion at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Ranger on Aug. 6. Read the article in the Aug. 30 edition of the Cherokee Scout.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body PEACHTREE Aegis earns two grants
Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  The Satterfield family accepts a framed Resolution on behalf of Roy G. “Joe” Satterfield for his years of service and dedication to Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. The resolution was presented by Roy Perren, president of the board of directors (far right).

Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  The Satterfield family accepts a framed Resolution on behalf of Roy G. “Joe” Satterfield for his years of service and dedication to Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. The resolution was presented by Roy Perren, president of the board of directors (far right).

Kilowatts & Brats gets members to meeting

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body Young Harris, Ga. – Members were treated to valuable information, lunch and lots of giveaways at the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp.’s annual meeting Saturday.