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This is the front page of the Aug. 23, 1962, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Aug. 23, 1962, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Emma Johnson enjoys a ride at High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center, one of two Organizations of the Year named by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

Emma Johnson enjoys a ride at High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center, one of two Organizations of the Year named by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber honors county’s best

Body Peachtree – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Member Dinner Meeting was held Thursday night in the beautiful McGuire’s Millrace Farm.
Bail agent Doobie White and his son, Brody White, feel right at home outside the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

Bail agent Doobie White and his son, Brody White, feel right at home outside the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy.

A bail bondsman’s life

Body Murphy — The first thing, of course, is not to get arrested.
Nevaeh Gillespie is excited about starting her first day at Andrews Elementary School on Monday.

Nevaeh Gillespie is excited about starting her first day at Andrews Elementary School on Monday.

First day of school

Body See more school images in next week’s edition of the Cherokee Scout.