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Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Kiara Anderson sprays Dezeray Adams with Silly String after the graduation ceremony Saturday morning at Hiwassee Dam High School. Another photo, 7A.

Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Kiara Anderson sprays Dezeray Adams with Silly String after the graduation ceremony Saturday morning at Hiwassee Dam High School. Another photo, 7A.

39 Eagles flying out to future

Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Body Hiwassee Dam – The Eagles had a beautiful morning, with lots of wind to soar away into their future Saturday.
Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com Murphy High School graduate Abram Abling hugs assistant principal Wendy Leatherwood after the school’s graduation ceremony Friday night. More photos, 4A, 7A.

Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com Murphy High School graduate Abram Abling hugs assistant principal Wendy Leatherwood after the school’s graduation ceremony Friday night. More photos, 4A, 7A.

Weather can’t stop Bulldogs

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Body Murphy – The Class of 2021’s spirits weren’t dampened even with Murphy High School’s ceremony being pushed back an hour due to inclement weather in the area. 
David Brown/dbrown@cherokeescout.com The Oaks Academy held three different graduation ceremonies on May 26 – at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon – at Cherokee County’s alternative school in Marble. Graduates and members of the audience listen to an inspirational pep talk introduced by Principal Mickey Noe during the 11 a.m. graduation.

David Brown/dbrown@cherokeescout.com The Oaks Academy held three different graduation ceremonies on May 26 – at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon – at Cherokee County’s alternative school in Marble. Graduates and members of the audience listen to an inspirational pep talk introduced by Principal Mickey Noe during the 11 a.m. graduation.

Oaks ‘so proud’ of 14 graduates

David Brown
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Body Marble – The fact that the Oaks Academy held three different graduation ceremonies on May 26 was due to COVID-19 protocols, but it also was indicative of the personal impact of the
Tri-County Early College High School graduate Sterling Hardin and other graduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas at the school’s commencement ceremony Saturday morning. This year’s Early College class numbered 31 students.

Tri-County Early College High School graduate Sterling Hardin and other graduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas at the school’s commencement ceremony Saturday morning. This year’s Early College class numbered 31 students.

Early College graduates ready for life’s next step

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Body Peachtree – The Tri-County Early College High School Class of 2021 received its diplomas Saturday morning in a ceremony on the school’s campus. 

Murphy to raise water, sewer rates

Penny Ray
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Body     Murphy – Town water and sewer customers will see an increase in rates over the next five years as Murphy positions itself to fund various infrastructure needs.