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These Andrews Idol contestants were looking to move from outta the sweet 16 and into the elite 8.

These Andrews Idol contestants were looking to move from outta the sweet 16 and into the elite 8.

Round 6 of ‘Andrews Idol’ generates high voltage

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body Andrews – Round 6 of Andrews Idol, and the second round of “sweet 16” elimination advancing into the “elite 8,” was dynamite, outta-sight and a heavenly delight for The Blue Stage’
The Rev. Jimmy Tanner of First Baptist Church of Murphy speaks during a Nantahala Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 17, saying children already were being surgically mutilated inside the womb through abortion, and now they are outside the womb with gender reassignment surgery.

The Rev. Jimmy Tanner of First Baptist Church of Murphy speaks during a Nantahala Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 17, saying children already were being surgically mutilated inside the womb through abortion, and now they are outside the womb with gender reassignment surgery.

Book bans or educational freedom?

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body Trustees hear concerns about transgenderism, freedom of speech
Monica Harrison makes learning fun for her students by bringing in special events like the mobile planetarium.

Monica Harrison makes learning fun for her students by bringing in special events like the mobile planetarium.

Teacher of the year shares enthusiasm

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body Harrison knows she’s succeeding when “all hands go up when asked to share.” She and her students learn together and eagerly help each other.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Beth Tompkins (from left), Kevin Shockley, Logan Massey and Sonya White.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Beth Tompkins (from left), Kevin Shockley, Logan Massey and Sonya White.

Laughter best medicine

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body Andrews – If brevity is the soul of wit, then the audience during Comedy Night at The Blue Stage on Friday was left wanting more.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The sinkhole within the fenced area prevents the Cherokee County Saddle Club from using that space as a main competition arena.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The sinkhole within the fenced area prevents the Cherokee County Saddle Club from using that space as a main competition arena.

Commissioners discuss plans for bringing back rodeo events

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Body Ranger – Cherokee County commissioners met with members of the Cherokee County Saddle Club at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds/Mountain Folk Center on Aug.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Matt Seymour tries to stay on his horse during the Ranch Bronco event at the Great American Rodeo Company rodeo in Andrews on Saturday night;

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Matt Seymour tries to stay on his horse during the Ranch Bronco event at the Great American Rodeo Company rodeo in Andrews on Saturday night;

Great American Rodeo in Andrews

Justin Fitzgerald
Friday, August 18, 2023
Body Thankfully the rain stopped shortly after, paving the way for another fun evening of mutton busting, bucking broncos and bull riding.