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Murphy Police Sgt. Adam May and Chief Tim Lominac of the Murphy Police Department chased the Gingerbread Man (Hayden Williamson) around downtown.

Murphy Police Sgt. Adam May and Chief Tim Lominac of the Murphy Police Department chased the Gingerbread Man (Hayden Williamson) around downtown.

Chasing down the Gingerbread Man

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent
Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.

Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.

The great outdoors in Cherokee County

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent Cherokee County is a beautiful place to be, whether on the river or in the pasture.
These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.

These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.

For the birds: In and around Cherokee County

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent These high- and low-flying birds were spotted in and around Cherokee County over the summer and fall.
From left are Shirley Kephart, Cherokee County Auxiliary president; Bill Battle, Clay County; Frank Fazio, Clay County; Phil Cantley, Clay County Auxiliary president; and Richard Belculfine Cherokee County Auxiliary vice president.

From left are Shirley Kephart, Cherokee County Auxiliary president; Bill Battle, Clay County; Frank Fazio, Clay County; Phil Cantley, Clay County Auxiliary president; and Richard Belculfine Cherokee County Auxiliary vice president.

Clay County Sheriff's Auxiliary donates to its Cherokee County counterpart

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body The Clay County Sheriff’s Auxiliary donated $250 to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Auxiliary.  
Nativity: Remembering the reason for the season. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

Nativity: Remembering the reason for the season. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

Quick Reads

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body ANDREWS: Attorney to leave post Town of Andrews Attorney Holly Christy announced her intent to leave the position at the Dec. 11 meeting.
The Tennessee Valley Authority heard comments and answered questions from landowners and residents in the area on the proposed transmission routes which will tie into a new Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. substation on Burnt Schoolhouse Road in Shooting Creek.

The Tennessee Valley Authority heard comments and answered questions from landowners and residents in the area on the proposed transmission routes which will tie into a new Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. substation on Burnt Schoolhouse Road in Shooting Creek.

TVA gets feedback on proposed transmission lines

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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Fifth-grader Jackson Hughes (left) enjoys breakfast with his “special uncle,” Tommy Shaver, during Andrews Elementary School’s Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 10. Shaver, who honorably served in the 5th Special Forces as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War, said he likes to visit with Jackson every chance he gets and was thrilled to be at the breakfast. Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent

Fifth-grader Jackson Hughes (left) enjoys breakfast with his “special uncle,” Tommy Shaver, during Andrews Elementary School’s Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 10. Shaver, who honorably served in the 5th Special Forces as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War, said he likes to visit with Jackson every chance he gets and was thrilled to be at the breakfast. Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent

Cherokee County in the fall

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body Fall is a special time across Cherokee County, as the images captured on this page confirm. The Murphy Christmas Parade, “One Night in Bethlehem,” John C.