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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews wrestler Sam Wood battles with Robbinsville’s Ben Wachacha in a 220-pound bout during the May 4 dual meet, which the Black Knights won 78-6.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews wrestler Sam Wood battles with Robbinsville’s Ben Wachacha in a 220-pound bout during the May 4 dual meet, which the Black Knights won 78-6.

Andrews wrestling opens versus conference’s best

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Body Andrews – With many high school sports seasons moved around in North Carolina due to COVID-19, wrestling was no exception.
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Senior Games starts this Saturday!

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Body This Saturday, May 8th at 9am, the Cherokee/Clay County Senior Game’s Opening Day Ceremony will kick off 3 weeks of non-stop games and fun for seniors at the Andrews Recreation Park in Andrews.&nbs
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam junior Lauren Brooks fouls off a pitch during the Lady Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Murphy on April 28.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam junior Lauren Brooks fouls off a pitch during the Lady Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Murphy on April 28.

Murphy defeats Hiwassee Dam in extra innings again

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Body Murphy – For the second time this year, seven innings wasn’t enough to decide a winner between Murphy and Hiwassee Dam.
The Regal Hotel, a three-story landmark on downtown Murphy square, fronted on two streets, with a bank and a department store on the ground floors. It was gutted by fire in July 1978, and later demolished to make way for a bank. This photo is from a postcard.

The Regal Hotel, a three-story landmark on downtown Murphy square, fronted on two streets, with a bank and a department store on the ground floors. It was gutted by fire in July 1978, and later demolished to make way for a bank. This photo is from a postcard.

County father W.T. Moore recalls early days

Wally Avett
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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