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Nancy Frahmann/Contributing Photographer This box on the front porch of the Andrews Public Library on Main Street is part of Little Free Library. The concept is take a book, leave a book; it can be used anytime, but especially when the library is closed. Books are for all ages, from kids to novels. The box, which used to hold newspapers, was happily donated by the Cherokee Scout and given new life thanks to the work of Jack Frahmann of Andrews and his grandchildren.

Nancy Frahmann/Contributing Photographer This box on the front porch of the Andrews Public Library on Main Street is part of Little Free Library. The concept is take a book, leave a book; it can be used anytime, but especially when the library is closed. Books are for all ages, from kids to novels. The box, which used to hold newspapers, was happily donated by the Cherokee Scout and given new life thanks to the work of Jack Frahmann of Andrews and his grandchildren.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Body ANDREWS Blue Stage’s Comedy Night Owners David and Patrick Howell are proud to present Andrews’ first comedy night at The Blue Stage.
Her daughter Lisa Brown says former Murphy council member Barbara Hughes’ genius lies in her ability to evolve ideas into solid plans through her pragmatism and “crazy sense of humor.”

Her daughter Lisa Brown says former Murphy council member Barbara Hughes’ genius lies in her ability to evolve ideas into solid plans through her pragmatism and “crazy sense of humor.”

Local leader to be remembered

Abigail Blythe Batton
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Murphy – “Mom would cut a cantaloupe in half and fill each side with Jello. It had to be strawberry or cherry. Then she’d cover it in Saran wrap and put it in the refrigerator.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The fourth round of “Andrews Idol” featured six performers just as compelling and talented as in the first three weeks of competition.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The fourth round of “Andrews Idol” featured six performers just as compelling and talented as in the first three weeks of competition.

Round 4 threshold for ‘Andrews Idol’

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Andrews – If variety is the spice of life, then the fourth round of “Andrews Idol” on Saturday night delivered a spirited end to the first elimination round of 32 contestants selec

Feeding first-responders

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body The Roy Blackwell family of Nantahala recently provided a catered barbecue dinner for the Nantahala Volunteer Fire Department as a “thank you” for their work in the community as well as their promp

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from July 30 through Aug. 5, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Cecelia Rosales Tinoco stands in his yard on the 1300 block of Fairview Road on Tuesday morning, taking stock of fallen branches and uprooted trees in his yard after a powerful storm swept through the area Monday.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Cecelia Rosales Tinoco stands in his yard on the 1300 block of Fairview Road on Tuesday morning, taking stock of fallen branches and uprooted trees in his yard after a powerful storm swept through the area Monday.

Powerful storm rips down trees

Randy Foster
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Andrews – Cecilia Rosales Tinoco watched as a severe storm front neared his home on the 1300 block of Fairview Road on Monday afternoon.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Unidentified workers at Life Force 6 base at Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews check equipment and supplies on April 13.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Unidentified workers at Life Force 6 base at Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews check equipment and supplies on April 13.

Life Force 6 at the ready

Randy Foster
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Helicopter ambulance 24/7 First in a series of articles about Western Carolina Regional Airport.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent  Well-known James “Bo” Taylor, a Cherokee dancer and storyteller, was also busy grilling burgers and hot dogs during the health fair at the Marble Community Center on Thursday.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent  Well-known James “Bo” Taylor, a Cherokee dancer and storyteller, was also busy grilling burgers and hot dogs during the health fair at the Marble Community Center on Thursday.

Fair offers healthy living

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Mike Stamper with the Syringe Services Mobile Unit said his purpose is to help slow the spread of diseases and clean up the streets of used and discarded needles by offering new syringes, in exchange for used ones.
From right are Eliza Meiners, Money Won and Dennis Loudermilk.

From right are Eliza Meiners, Money Won and Dennis Loudermilk.

‘Unrivaled Champion’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body Her story was then forwarded to the 2023 NC State 4-H Horse Show, where she was awarded second place on the state level in July. Her story was inspired by her certified farrier, Dennis Loudermilk, and his barrel racing partner, Money Won.