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Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Town of Murphy is keeping a close eye on the weather for this Friday’s Christmas tree lighting and Saturday’s Christmas parade. As of Monday, there was a good chance of rain on both days. Both events are still planned to take place as scheduled, but town officials will make final decisions by noon the day before each event. The tree lighting takes place on the northeast corner of the downtown traffic circle, shown in this photo taken from a second-floor wi

Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Town of Murphy is keeping a close eye on the weather for this Friday’s Christmas tree lighting and Saturday’s Christmas parade. As of Monday, there was a good chance of rain on both days. Both events are still planned to take place as scheduled, but town officials will make final decisions by noon the day before each event. The tree lighting takes place on the northeast corner of the downtown traffic circle, shown in this photo taken from a second-floor wi

This is the front page of the Dec. 2, 2020, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was five years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Dec. 2, 2020, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was five years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.: The Cherokee County Schools of Innovation Theatre is celebrating the season with a cherished Christmas classic at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.: The Cherokee County Schools of Innovation Theatre is celebrating the season with a cherished Christmas classic at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Quick Reads

Body MURPHY Tree lighting & parade set
K-9 right on time: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted 30 students from Murphy High School on Nov. 20.

K-9 right on time: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted 30 students from Murphy High School on Nov. 20.

Law & Order

Body MURPHY Sheriff hosts 30 students The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted about 30 students from Murphy High School on Nov. 20.

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 23-29, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Single father Eric McDaniel is recovering from injuries that may not allow him to work again.

Single father Eric McDaniel is recovering from injuries that may not allow him to work again.

Area man needs help with medical recovery

Body Eric McDaniel is a single father and the main provider for his two boys, and a traumatic brain injury from a work accident a few weeks ago has left his future in doubt.