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Bald eagle drops cat: The windshield of Melissa Schlarb’s Kia K5 was shattered during a freak accident along U.S. 74 East in Swain County on Nov. 19.

Bald eagle drops cat: The windshield of Melissa Schlarb’s Kia K5 was shattered during a freak accident along U.S. 74 East in Swain County on Nov. 19.

Law & Order

Body ALMOND Eagle drops cat onto car Melissa Schlarb hopped in her Kia K5 and headed to work in Cherokee around 8 a.m. Nov. 19.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Students from Andrews and Murphy high school made presentations during Thursday night’s meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Education at Central Office in Marble. They gave updates on activities as well as answered questions from board members. Both groups were praised for their presentations. Top: Andrews High School student government representative gives a presentation. From left are Caleb Stillwell, Mady Queen, Caleb Helton and Kyia Lovingood. Botto

Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Students from Andrews and Murphy high school made presentations during Thursday night’s meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Education at Central Office in Marble. They gave updates on activities as well as answered questions from board members. Both groups were praised for their presentations. Top: Andrews High School student government representative gives a presentation. From left are Caleb Stillwell, Mady Queen, Caleb Helton and Kyia Lovingood. Botto

Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent Taking a look back before winter hits in earnest on Dec. 21, Cherokee County has natural sights to enlighten your attitude and improve your energy during autumn.

Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent Taking a look back before winter hits in earnest on Dec. 21, Cherokee County has natural sights to enlighten your attitude and improve your energy during autumn.

Falling again

Photos by Anngee Quinones Belian/Staff Correspondent: ReMax Town & Country won best overall during the annual Murphy Christmas Parade on Saturday night through downtown. Folks were picking their viewing spots prior to the start, and their excitement was obvious from Andrews Road to Valley River Avenue.

Photos by Anngee Quinones Belian/Staff Correspondent: ReMax Town & Country won best overall during the annual Murphy Christmas Parade on Saturday night through downtown. Folks were picking their viewing spots prior to the start, and their excitement was obvious from Andrews Road to Valley River Avenue.

Murphy on parade