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This is what The Book is expected to look like at the casinos run by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee and Murphy.

This is what The Book is expected to look like at the casinos run by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee and Murphy.

Local casino to offer sports betting soon

Penny Ray
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Body Murphy – Sports betting is expected to begin in state tribal casinos within the first quarter of this year. 
Licensed clinical social worker Jessica Rich and nurse Jessica Pillen share why they got the COVID-19 vaccine at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital.

Licensed clinical social worker Jessica Rich and nurse Jessica Pillen share why they got the COVID-19 vaccine at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital.

Erlanger gets staff vaccines

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Body Peachtree – As soon as she learned vaccines would be available for healthcare workers, Belinda Miller was ready to roll up her sleeve.
Cherokee County Schools

Cherokee County Schools

Students return to schools Thursday

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Body     Murphy – After discussions with Cherokee County Health Department, Cherokee County Schools plans to continue with the schedules planned before the break with stu
One of Linda Holcomb’s fond memories was when her Andrews Elementary School class acted out the Mrs. Wishy Washy book in 1995. The children’s hats have pictures of who they were in the “readers theater” to have fun with the content of the book. 

One of Linda Holcomb’s fond memories was when her Andrews Elementary School class acted out the Mrs. Wishy Washy book in 1995. The children’s hats have pictures of who they were in the “readers theater” to have fun with the content of the book. 

Holcomb molded county’s readers from youth

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Body     Marble – Over her  years as a teacher, Dr. Linda Holcomb taught many young children in Cherokee County how to read.
In her third-grade science class, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School teacher April McNabb teaches her students about their ability to see the “Christmas Star.” Photo by Ruby Cutshaw

In her third-grade science class, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School teacher April McNabb teaches her students about their ability to see the “Christmas Star.” Photo by Ruby Cutshaw

Christmas becomes part of science lesson at HD

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Body     Hiwassee Dam – Third-graders are having a greater interest in science and the solar system thanks to their teacher bringing the reappearance of the “Christmas St
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School first-grader Levi Stiles uses what he gathered in his graphic organizer to write his news article about presents being stolen at the North Pole.

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School first-grader Levi Stiles uses what he gathered in his graphic organizer to write his news article about presents being stolen at the North Pole.

Students write news articles about Santa

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Body     Hiwassee Dam – When first-grade students at Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School learned presents were stolen at the North Pole, they used the skills they learn
First-grader Hailey Lopez, a remote student at Andrews Elementary School, got to tour the school with her teacher, Sandy Faggard, on Dec. 16 and see her school decorated as Candy Land. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

First-grader Hailey Lopez, a remote student at Andrews Elementary School, got to tour the school with her teacher, Sandy Faggard, on Dec. 16 and see her school decorated as Candy Land. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

School shares sweet surprise for students

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Body     Andrews – When students entered Andrews Elementary School on Dec. 10, their eyes were filled with joy.
Russell Newton was one person who could always be counted to to help at Cruise Night for the Kids events.

Russell Newton was one person who could always be counted to to help at Cruise Night for the Kids events.

Party takes break for COVID

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Body     Andrews – During this time of year, Susie Bryant is usually working with other organizers of Andrews Cruise Night for the Kids finalizing plans for the group’s a