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Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County Commissioner Cal Stiles speaks with Director of Elections Leighsha Jones on Monday at the Cherokee County Board of Elections.

Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County Commissioner Cal Stiles speaks with Director of Elections Leighsha Jones on Monday at the Cherokee County Board of Elections.

Filing period opens to run for office

Jared Putnam
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body Party affiliation was a popular point of emphasis among early registrants, as more than one candidate stressed to Board of Elections Director Leighsa Jones to make sure they were listed as a Republican.
Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Local U.S. military veterans Steve West and Mike Bias join the students for the celebration on Nov. 23.

Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Local U.S. military veterans Steve West and Mike Bias join the students for the celebration on Nov. 23.

Oaks Academy celebrates veterans with a luncheon

Abigail Blythe Batton
Friday, December 3, 2021
Body Marble – David Abernathy said his granddaughter, Paige, “has been at me all week” for him and his wife, Betty, to come to The Oaks Academy for the Veterans Day celebration.
Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Lisa Pursell (left) and Melody Johnson oversee the fundraiser for the humane society.

Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Lisa Pursell (left) and Melody Johnson oversee the fundraiser for the humane society.

Trivia with the Valley River Humane Society

Abigail Blythe Batton
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Body Murphy – Lisa Pursell knew exactly what she wanted from the Valley River Humane Society trivia night fundraiser on Nov. 24 at Chevelles.
Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center held its second annual $5,000 Raffle fundraiser on Nov. 13 at the Hackney Warehouse, with a full house on hand to win prizes, bid on auction items and enjoy a great dinner before the five finalists decided to walk away with $1,000 each. However, everyone on hand was a winner.

Photos by Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center held its second annual $5,000 Raffle fundraiser on Nov. 13 at the Hackney Warehouse, with a full house on hand to win prizes, bid on auction items and enjoy a great dinner before the five finalists decided to walk away with $1,000 each. However, everyone on hand was a winner.

Quick Reads

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Body MURPHY Art Walk, parade set Christmas in Cherokee County is looking very Murphy this weekend.
Photos by Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer The float from Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital was decorated with joyous colors and people Saturday night.

Photos by Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer The float from Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital was decorated with joyous colors and people Saturday night.

Magic on Main

Abigail Blythe Batton
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Body Parade lights up spirit of Andrews