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Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com The Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Wound Care Center is now open in the hospital annex, which is the former site of the nursing home at the hospital in Peachtree. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in July. Erlanger has also welcomed Drs. Andrew Beeghly, Wendy Corso and Mark Gilbert to the local health-care team.

Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com The Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Wound Care Center is now open in the hospital annex, which is the former site of the nursing home at the hospital in Peachtree. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in July. Erlanger has also welcomed Drs. Andrew Beeghly, Wendy Corso and Mark Gilbert to the local health-care team.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body ANDREWS County man wins lottery Roberto Jimenez Llamas of Andrews took a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.
“To see this amount of methamphetamine in our community was a very sobering moment for us all,” Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chris Wood said about seizing a record amount of the illegal drug over the last month.

“To see this amount of methamphetamine in our community was a very sobering moment for us all,” Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chris Wood said about seizing a record amount of the illegal drug over the last month.

Largest seizure of meth in county

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body The pursuit was concluded after one of the involved detectives performed a Precision Immobilization Technique maneuver.
David Vanderlaan of Murphy enjoys cycling on the Virginia Creeper Trail, dreaming of the day Cherokee County will have its own 14-mile, world-class trail from Andrews to Murphy for folks to enjoy for generations to come.

David Vanderlaan of Murphy enjoys cycling on the Virginia Creeper Trail, dreaming of the day Cherokee County will have its own 14-mile, world-class trail from Andrews to Murphy for folks to enjoy for generations to come.

Recycling Rails into Trails

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body Murphy — Some folks believe the railroad tracks between Andrews and Murphy can be turned to gold.
Kawika Beneke is a volunteer with the Grape Creek Fire Department.

Kawika Beneke is a volunteer with the Grape Creek Fire Department.

Distressed senior rescued

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body Murphy – When Kawika Beneke came to the aid of a coworker who was being attacked in November, he was struck in the head by a hammer six times and spent several days in an intensive
Allison Brown sorts out classroom supplies for students in preparation for the new school year.

Allison Brown sorts out classroom supplies for students in preparation for the new school year.

Back to school shopping relic of the past

Abigail Blythe Batton
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body “I remember having to bring in my own moth and frog for science class,” Dr. Jeana Conley said, reminiscing about her school experiences.

Poor cell coverage affecting officers

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body While poor cellular coverage is an inconvenience that often thwarts mundane phone calls and text messages, the situation is becoming increasingly frustrating and worrisome for Cherokee County law e