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COVID cases grow by hundreds

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Body MURPHY — COVID-19 case numbers keep climbing in Cherokee County as the highly-contagious Omicron variant continues its spread across the United States.

Toys 4 Tots shares their gratefulness

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Body On behalf of Cherokee County Toys for Tots, I wish to thank everyone who gave of their time and/or their financial and toy gifts to make this another successful year. 
Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Wayne Bailey, a chief drone pilot who assists the state with programs, watches Tri-County Early College sophomore student Lisa Page operate a drone in class.

Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Wayne Bailey, a chief drone pilot who assists the state with programs, watches Tri-County Early College sophomore student Lisa Page operate a drone in class.

Students learning to pilot drones

Abigail Blythe Batton
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Body Peachtree
Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com A noise abatement structure is under construction around the perimeter of the crypto mining facility off Harshaw Road outside of Murphy.

Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com A noise abatement structure is under construction around the perimeter of the crypto mining facility off Harshaw Road outside of Murphy.

Hearing on noise ordinance Tuesday

Jared Putnam
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Body Crypo mining facility adding noise-abatement structure
Photos by Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Thursday night was the grand opening of The Mason Bar. Owners Daniel, Apryl and Ray Lynn Scayola have opened where The Daily Grind & Wine used to be on Valley River Avenue in downtown Murphy. Live music with Kaleb Garrett helped put everyone in a great mood.

Photos by Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Thursday night was the grand opening of The Mason Bar. Owners Daniel, Apryl and Ray Lynn Scayola have opened where The Daily Grind & Wine used to be on Valley River Avenue in downtown Murphy. Live music with Kaleb Garrett helped put everyone in a great mood.

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Body MURPHY Road closed for a bridge