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This three-story apartment building is similar to the complex that will be built behind Walmart off U.S. 19 in Murphy.

Affordable housing coming soon

Penny Ray

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body For the past 19 months, a handful of local officials have been working behind the scenes to establish affordable workforce housing within city limits.

This is just one of the dozen sweepstakes facilities, also known informally as “Ding Dings,” in Cherokee County.

Sweepstakes get shutdown notice

Penny Ray

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body Law enforcement officials are working to shut down a dozen “sweepstakes” and “adult gaming” facilities after an undercover operation revealed a majority of the businesses pay out cash to patrons.

Aaron Howard and his 2-year-old son, Hudson, survived a shooting last week.

Man charged in bizarre shooting

Penny Ray

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body Police are working to determine a motive for a weekend shooting.

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Dog killed attacking police

Penny Ray

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body A man with a history of confrontations with law enforcement is mourning the death of his dog, which was shot and killed by a deputy last week.

Superintendent discusses district COVID plans

Charlie Benton

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body A picture of how Cherokee County Schools will begin the year coexisting with COVID-19 and the Delta variant became more clear Thursday night.

Shirley Rackley of Andrews has a vivid imagination, which allows her to paint the colorful murals seen at the Andrews Public Library, Andrews Post Office and former Andrews Garden Club.