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State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) is sworn in to begin his first term in the Senate last month after serving four years in the state House of Representatives.

State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) is sworn in to begin his first term in the Senate last month after serving four years in the state House of Representatives.

Corbin reintroduces ideas from the House

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Body Raleigh – On the first day of the new state legislative session, state Sen.
Purel Miller loved kids and animals alike.

Purel Miller loved kids and animals alike.

Kids offered cash to read culture

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Body Andrews – In an effort to encourage local youth to read, a nonprofit is conducting an economic experiment of sorts.  
Phil Roche/For the Cherokee Scout Local members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association were in Andrews on Saturday morning working on a veteran’s home that needs cleaning and repairs.

Phil Roche/For the Cherokee Scout Local members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association were in Andrews on Saturday morning working on a veteran’s home that needs cleaning and repairs.

Motorcycle veterans ride in to help local families

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Body Every month, owner Kerry Collins donates funds raised from sales at the U.S. Vets Thrift Store to local veterans service organizations.

Police policies prohibit chokes

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Body Law enforcement agencies across the state began the new year with an understanding that chokeholds are no longer allowed during an arrest except in situations where the use of deadly force is autho
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Royse Brown fell asleep while driving on Jan. 25 but survived to share his tale.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Royse Brown fell asleep while driving on Jan. 25 but survived to share his tale.

Local man survives frightful accident

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Body Murphy- A former mayoral candidate who only earned two votes in a primary election survived a terrifying experience last week that only escalates with intrigue the more h
School board member Dr. Jeff Martin stresses the importance of maintaining safe measures when students return to in-person instruction for four days a week. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

School board member Dr. Jeff Martin stresses the importance of maintaining safe measures when students return to in-person instruction for four days a week. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Schools allow in-person 4 days per week

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Body     Murphy – More Cherokee County Schools students will be going to their school buildings more often starting Monday.