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County approves only 1 high school

Body Murphy – Now they can begin. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted to commit up to $40 million toward a new consolidated high school. 
Ami Wilson/Contributing Photographer Dallas Wilson, 3, of Brasstown, suffered severe brain injuries in a freak accident on Jan. 27. He has made a miraculous recovery while still giving his signature thumbs-up.

Ami Wilson/Contributing Photographer Dallas Wilson, 3, of Brasstown, suffered severe brain injuries in a freak accident on Jan. 27. He has made a miraculous recovery while still giving his signature thumbs-up.

Thumbs-up for Dallas

Body Brasstown Thursdays have taken on new meaning for residents in Cherokee and surrounding counties, as people near and far have been showing support for a young boy recovering f

Bulldogs pound Franklin

Body Murphy – Sometimes in sports, it’s not about  how you start, it’s about how you finish – and for the Murphy Bulldogs, the second half of their games this season have been domi
Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Andrews senior running back Gavin Wilson cuts through the Swain County defense.

Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Andrews senior running back Gavin Wilson cuts through the Swain County defense.

Wildcats down the Devils

Body Andrews – It had been 22 years since the Andrews football team has defeated the Swain County Maroon Devils – with the last being an away victory in 1998.

Trashing the recyclables?

Body Say it isn’t so! Publisher David Brown caught on camera with his hand in the cookie jar – or, to be specific, his old guitar case in the Dumpster. Busted!

Raise money to help kids

Body My name is Seiry Mozqueda,. I am a senior at Tri-County Early College, and I am working on my capstone project. 

Fossil fuels should pay

Body As an American, I am a firm believer in fairness and justice. They are basic American values, no matter what our political affiliation. 

Local company riding to rescue

Body A local company and one of its drivers made a trip to Texas last month to bring needed supplies to people hurting from a harsh winter snowstorm.