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Tennessee Valley Authority map The Tennessee Valley Authority will build the Martins Creek Switching Station near 455 New Martins Creek Road east of Murphy.

Tennessee Valley Authority map The Tennessee Valley Authority will build the Martins Creek Switching Station near 455 New Martins Creek Road east of Murphy.

TVA releases preferred expansion routes

Randy Foster
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Body Murphy – The Tennessee Valley Authority has identified preferred locations for a new transmission line and switching station it says would help support growth and increase power re
Sam Jokich/Contributing Photographer The Andrews Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held June 20 at Andrews United Methodist Church downtown. The fellowship hall was filled with folks celebrating the positive things that happened over the last year.

Sam Jokich/Contributing Photographer The Andrews Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held June 20 at Andrews United Methodist Church downtown. The fellowship hall was filled with folks celebrating the positive things that happened over the last year.

Chamber dinner celebrates community achievements 

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Body Andrews – Colorful floral arrangements adorned the 15 large round tables at the Andrews United Methodist Church on June 20 for the annual Andrews Chamber of Commerce dinner, and al

Property values explained

Randy Foster
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Body Murphy – Cherokee County commissioners who objected to recent property reappraisals found no support from the state agency that oversees property taxes.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Plenty of people came out to Fields of the Wood in Hiwassee Dam on June 11 to see all makes and models of classic vehicles during the second annual Import vs. Domestic Car Show hosted by Calvary Cars. Read the article in the June 21 edition of the Scout.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Plenty of people came out to Fields of the Wood in Hiwassee Dam on June 11 to see all makes and models of classic vehicles during the second annual Import vs. Domestic Car Show hosted by Calvary Cars. Read the article in the June 21 edition of the Scout.

Quick Reads

David Brown
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office An evidence photo shows weapons and suspected drugs seized by local law enforcement.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office An evidence photo shows weapons and suspected drugs seized by local law enforcement.

Sheriff touts efforts against drug traffickers

Randy Foster
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Murphy – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies have made a significant dent in drug trafficking and sales.