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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Seated at the table in front of an audience at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Aug. 24 were Aaron Melda, an engineer and senior TVA executive, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, Cherokee County Commission Chairman Cal Stiles and Murphy Mayor Tim Radford (from left).

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Seated at the table in front of an audience at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Aug. 24 were Aaron Melda, an engineer and senior TVA executive, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, Cherokee County Commission Chairman Cal Stiles and Murphy Mayor Tim Radford (from left).

Edwards says TVA ‘neglected the voice of the people’

Randy Foster
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Body Murphy – U.S. Rep.

New man on the force

Randy Foster
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Body Murphy – Murphy Police Department’s latest addition to the force may be a familiar face because, until recently, he was a patrol sergeant with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Four athletes who want to attend the N.C. Special Olympics in September helped raise money for the trip by selling stickers to cover a police car. The Murphy Police Department vehicle was poised at the L&N Depot on Thursday. From left are John Riley, Elizabeth Jennings, Lana Foster, Marian Carter and police Officer Justin Dockery. 

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Four athletes who want to attend the N.C. Special Olympics in September helped raise money for the trip by selling stickers to cover a police car. The Murphy Police Department vehicle was poised at the L&N Depot on Thursday. From left are John Riley, Elizabeth Jennings, Lana Foster, Marian Carter and police Officer Justin Dockery. 

Special event receives community support

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Body Murphy – The L&N Depot was abuzz of people, food trucks and music Thursday, with part of the excitement hovered over a police car and a table.
The contestants during round 7 of “Andrews Idol” on Saturday were all winners.

The contestants during round 7 of “Andrews Idol” on Saturday were all winners.

Round 7 of ‘Andrews Idol” heavenly perfection

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Body Andrews – The Blue Stage’s “elite 8” in round 7 of “Andrews Idol” was almost heaven and a little hell-bent, with everyone walking away crowned a winner in their own right.
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Nanette Davidson was helping promote nutrient-dense foods by offering fresh samples of a variety of fruits during Fun with Fruit Day at the Murphy Farmers Market on Aug. 19.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Nanette Davidson was helping promote nutrient-dense foods by offering fresh samples of a variety of fruits during Fun with Fruit Day at the Murphy Farmers Market on Aug. 19.

Fun, food and fruits to tickle your fancy

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Body Murphy – The Cherokee Clay Food Alliance partnered with the Murphy Farmers Market at the L&N Depot on Aug.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Aug. 13-19, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Student and archives volunteer Steve Byers charges his fully electric BMW at John C. Campbell Folk School’s new charging station in Brasstown.

Student and archives volunteer Steve Byers charges his fully electric BMW at John C. Campbell Folk School’s new charging station in Brasstown.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body HIWASSEE DAM County gets $500K grant