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Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Local resident dies from COVID, but positive test results down

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body The Cherokee County Health Department reported the 95th local death attributed to COVID-19, as a person in their mid-60 90s died from the virus Monday, according to a release.

Quick Reads & Public Meetings Oct. 27, 2021 edition

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body MURPHY Dialysis center sold

The shark had no room left for candy after eating an entire dog.

Inaugural Trunk or Treat sweet fun for everyone

Anngee Quinones-Belian

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body Murphy – The parking lot at Lakeside Plaza on U.S.

Former DSS director Cindy Palmer with her attorney Hart Miles.

Palmer pleads guilty

Penny Ray

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body A former Cherokee County Department of Social Services director pled guilty Tuesday to her role in using custody and visitation agreements.

Bill Higgins plays the bagpipes to stir up the spirits for the Cherokee County Paranormal Society.

Paranormal society hunts down ghosts inside local buildings

Abigail Blythe Batton

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body There are ghosts floating around Cherokee County.

Executive Director Cecilia Crawford organizes items for Reach’s School Program.

Fighting back against domestic violence

Abigail Blythe Batton

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body Cecilia Crawford is determined to bust some myths.

From left, Randy Hogsed, incumbent Mayor James Reid and J L Franklin at a candidate meet and greet Saturday in the Andrews Community Center. Hogsed and Franklin have challenged Reid for the mayor’s seat in the municipal election Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Economic development dominates candidate discussion

Penny Ray

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Body Candidates in this year’s municipal races participated in a meet and greet discussion Saturday, hoping to convince voters that they’re the best person for the job.