Children’s Book Week: Murphy Mayor Tim Radford and the Mayor’s Rising Stars made a special visit to the Murphy Public Library, delivering autographed copies of two new books by children’s author Lester Laminack.
The Kingsmen are owner and CEO Ray Dean Reese, his son and road manager Brandon Reese, baritone/emcee Alan Kendall, tenor Harold Reed, lead Cole Watson and bass/pianist Brady Jones.
Andrews Mayor James Reid (left) presents Alderman Steve Jordan with a plaque of appreciation and box of candy for his 20-plus years of service at the November meeting of the Town of Andrews. Jordan lost his bid for re-election this year amid a series of appeals after his residency eligibility was contested. He appealed to the state but ultimately lost and was removed from the Nov. 4 ballot.
Jerry Malinowski/Contributing Photographer A colorful glow lit up much of Cherokee County’s skies two weeks ago. This image was captured in Hiwassee Dam.
This is the front page of the Nov. 25, 1970, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 55 years ago this week.
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Retirees Association said there have been 70 deaths in the line of duty since the patrol was established in 1929. Highway Patrol Maj. William Moore II, guest speaker at Friday’s bridge dedication, said about 20 of the 70 were never properly recognized with bridge dedications, including Galloway. The Highway Patrol and N.C. Department of Transportation have been working to dedicate bridges to the remaining fallen troopers/patrolmen on that list, Moore said, but the process takes time. Galloway’s honor was a
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Above: A train horn alerted festival goers to a passing trackless train driven by Santa along Main Street in downtown Andrews on Saturday. Below: The crowd remained steady throughout Christmas on Main.