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Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Doug Rarden of Nature Spirit Drums demonstrates ones of his instruments during the 46th annual Fall Festival on Sunday at John C. Campbell Folk School.

Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Doug Rarden of Nature Spirit Drums demonstrates ones of his instruments during the 46th annual Fall Festival on Sunday at John C. Campbell Folk School.

46th annual Fall Festival

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Body An estimated 10,000 patrons showed up to celebrate what amounted to a kind of grand reopening of the folk school’s Fall Festival, complete with a mix of offerings that included talented local artists, savory foods and live musical and dance performances.
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Casino starts $275 million expansion

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Body The project is expected to reach completion in 2024 and includes planned additions such as 25,000 square feet of expanded gaming floor, a 296-room hotel tower, a 12,000 square-foot rooftop restaurant and more.
Abigail Blythe Batton/ Staff Correspondent Magistrate Judge Josh Postell welcomes the public to his office at the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

Abigail Blythe Batton/ Staff Correspondent Magistrate Judge Josh Postell welcomes the public to his office at the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

‘Judge not lest ye be judged’

Abigail Blythe Batton
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Body This means if his services are required, Postell may hold court from his kitchen table at 3 in the morning.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Ever Templeton sketches a picture of the statue, “Goddess of Victory Venus,” that’s at a museum in Paris. 

Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Ever Templeton sketches a picture of the statue, “Goddess of Victory Venus,” that’s at a museum in Paris. 

Small-town girl has big dreams for future

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Body Murphy Ever Templeton is a local young lady to keep an eye on. At just 17 years old, she is quickly going places.
Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Dennis Dore and his K-9 partner each receive a ballistic vest as a donation from Michael Foreman with Point Blank Enterprises at Buck Bald Brewing.

Photos by Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer Dennis Dore and his K-9 partner each receive a ballistic vest as a donation from Michael Foreman with Point Blank Enterprises at Buck Bald Brewing.

Fundraiser helps save lives of local law enforcement officers

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Body Murphy – Ballistic vests are a big tool used in helping to keep law enforcement officers safe in the line of duty. They are an expensive item to provide.
Ruth S. Pullium’s second-grade class picture in 1958 was taken in front of the old brick elementary school in Andrews.

Ruth S. Pullium’s second-grade class picture in 1958 was taken in front of the old brick elementary school in Andrews.

Old brick school building sweet memory for many

Kandy Barnard
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body I had so many calls about the old brick elementary building in Andrews that I thought I would share some of the class pictures.
Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Chandler Strickland, 16 – with friend Aiden Hines, 16, and Mariah Strickland, 15 – hang out with little ones Kason Strickland, 3, and Neveah Strickland, who is holding Elsa, their chihuahua schnauzer mix puppy, at the Cherokee County Fair on Sept. 24.

Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Chandler Strickland, 16 – with friend Aiden Hines, 16, and Mariah Strickland, 15 – hang out with little ones Kason Strickland, 3, and Neveah Strickland, who is holding Elsa, their chihuahua schnauzer mix puppy, at the Cherokee County Fair on Sept. 24.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body CHEROKEE COUNTY Conley joins Toys for Tots