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A screenshot from a televised interview shows Jason Kloepfer and Alison Mahler arriving at their Bear Paw home for the first time since a SWAT raid on the property on Dec. 13, 2022.

A screenshot from a televised interview shows Jason Kloepfer and Alison Mahler arriving at their Bear Paw home for the first time since a SWAT raid on the property on Dec. 13, 2022.

German TV interviews SWAT raid survivor

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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews senior Rylie McDonald was all smiles upon receiving her diploma on June 1.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews senior Rylie McDonald was all smiles upon receiving her diploma on June 1.

Class of 2023

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Fallen U.S. military members were respectfully, and prayerfully, honored on May 29 during the Memorial Day ceremony at the veterans memorials in downtown Murphy.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Fallen U.S. military members were respectfully, and prayerfully, honored on May 29 during the Memorial Day ceremony at the veterans memorials in downtown Murphy.

Memorial Day 2023

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Staff at Legends Steakhouse put out full plates as samples during Forks & Corks in Murphy on June 1.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Staff at Legends Steakhouse put out full plates as samples during Forks & Corks in Murphy on June 1.

Forks & Corks draws hungry, thirsty crowd

Body Murphy – Forks & Corks: Local Savor 2023 was held June 1 at The Hackney Warehouse downtown.
Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent A casual crowd was out and about on June 2 for the monthly First Friday Art Walk in downtown Murphy. The next Art Walk is scheduled for Friday, July 7.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent A casual crowd was out and about on June 2 for the monthly First Friday Art Walk in downtown Murphy. The next Art Walk is scheduled for Friday, July 7.

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Schools promote 3 new principals

Body Cherokee County Schools Superintendent Keevin Woody announced the appointment of three principals – at Murphy High School, Murphy Middle School and Andrews Middle School – as well as a director of curriculum.