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Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com The six members of the Nantahala School Class of 2021 in their seats at the school’s graduation on the evening of May 21.

Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com The six members of the Nantahala School Class of 2021 in their seats at the school’s graduation on the evening of May 21.

Six graduate from Nantahala School

Body     Nantahala – Proving that good things can indeed come in small packages, the Nantahala School Class of 2021 graduated Friday evening.
Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@ cherokeescout.com  Gayland Trull of Mineral Bluff, Ga., will have the feature car, a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang, at the bi-annual Andrews Cruise Night & Car Show on Saturday night.

Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@ cherokeescout.com Gayland Trull of Mineral Bluff, Ga., will have the feature car, a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang, at the bi-annual Andrews Cruise Night & Car Show on Saturday night.

Cruise Night set Saturday

Body     Andrews – A silver stunner is set to be the Andrews Cruise Night & Car Show feature car Saturday night.
A local mechanic is helping a single mother get back on her feet by fixing her car for less than market rate.

A local mechanic is helping a single mother get back on her feet by fixing her car for less than market rate.

Woman ‘swindled’ for car on Facebook

Body     Murphy – You can purchase practically anything online. In fact, ease and convenience are two of the main reasons consumers choose to shop on the internet.
Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Mike Conner of Murphy tests the fit of the spider resonator cone in his handmade Dobro. It’s important that the parts fit snugly, not too tight, and the alignment is just right.

Stacy Van Buskirk/svanbuskirk@cherokeescout.com Mike Conner of Murphy tests the fit of the spider resonator cone in his handmade Dobro. It’s important that the parts fit snugly, not too tight, and the alignment is just right.

Creating sound with a purpose

Body Murphy –  Mike Conner has always had a passion for music, playing classical guitar since he was 12 years old.

22 Hump set May 29

Body Murphy – There is a staggering statistic that 22 veterans or active service military members take their own lives per day in the United States.