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No new crypto mining set here

Penny Ray
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Body After the third crypto mining farm is constructed next year, no other such facilities will be allowed to set up shop in Cherokee County.
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com From left, Andrews’ Alderman-elect Brandi Smith, Mayor James Reid and Alderman Steve Jordan celebrate after winning last week’s municipal elections.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com From left, Andrews’ Alderman-elect Brandi Smith, Mayor James Reid and Alderman Steve Jordan celebrate after winning last week’s municipal elections.

Write-in candidate wins a council seat

Penny Ray
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Body It has been a historic year for Murphy municipal elections.

Coward sets new bond in Bass case

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Body Murphy – A man recently acquitted of sex crimes in Cherokee County has been returned to jail and had his bond set at $450,000 by Judge William Coward during an Oct.
Cade Matheson plays in a rubber rescue boat during Hiwassee Dam’s open house.

Cade Matheson plays in a rubber rescue boat during Hiwassee Dam’s open house.

Firefighters’ efforts save money for homeowners

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
Body Hiwassee Dam – There are many good reasons why local residents are admiring their new fire station and thanking the people who staff its all-volunteer crew.
Charles Wade Brooks and his late wife, Judy, were honored Friday by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Charles Wade Brooks and his late wife, Judy, were honored Friday by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

2 Cherokee County bridges dedicated to Andrews pair

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
Body Andrews – Charles Wade Brooks laughed at the jokes throughout Friday’s bridge dedication ceremony, and he nodded at the kindness when speakers lauded him and his late wife, Judy We