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Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Terrisa Carringer and Billy Ray Palmer hold a historical afghan that will be available for purchase from the Cherokee County Historical Museum later this year.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com Terrisa Carringer and Billy Ray Palmer hold a historical afghan that will be available for purchase from the Cherokee County Historical Museum later this year.

Historical blanket rights donated to county’s museum

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Body Murphy – Although he and his relatives are well-known throughout the county, 59-year-old David Alan Hughes recently solidified the family’s place in local history.  
Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com The Cannon Club on U.S. 64 West in Ranger may soon be shut down due to a potential alcohol licensing violation brought to light by a shooting last week.

Penny Ray/pennyray@cherokeescout.com The Cannon Club on U.S. 64 West in Ranger may soon be shut down due to a potential alcohol licensing violation brought to light by a shooting last week.

Domestic shooting shocks community

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Body Ranger – A domestic dispute interrupted an otherwise tranquil morning last week, forcing police to redirect traffic around a stretch of the four-lane highway while they convinced a
Jeanne Powell/For the Cherokee Scout Robby Morris records the Rev. Tom Jolly as he preaches his sermon in the sanctuary of Andrews United Methodist Church.

Jeanne Powell/For the Cherokee Scout Robby Morris records the Rev. Tom Jolly as he preaches his sermon in the sanctuary of Andrews United Methodist Church.

New ways to worship

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Body See local churches with online services. The Rev.

Online Worship

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Body     Here are some of the churches in Cherokee and surrounding counties that are offering online worship opportunities with services canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Karen Hurtubise (far right) teaches Appalachian plants during a recent workshop at John C. Campbell Folk School. Photo by Keather Gougler

Karen Hurtubise (far right) teaches Appalachian plants during a recent workshop at John C. Campbell Folk School. Photo by Keather Gougler

Folk school returns with workshops

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Brasstown It smells like fall at John C. Campbell Folk School. That’s one thing Karen Hurtubise noticed when she returned to the campus.
Local potter Rob Withrow holds the face jug he is giving to North Carolina’s first lady, Kristin Cooper.

Local potter Rob Withrow holds the face jug he is giving to North Carolina’s first lady, Kristin Cooper.

First Lady recognizes local artist in statewide series

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Brasstown – Local artist Rob Withrow caught the attention of North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper. Now he’s gifting her the piece that introduced her to him.

DSS exceeds benchmarks in key areas

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Murphy – Officials have concluded that the Cherokee County Department of Social Services exceeded the majority of federal benchmarks related to child welfare, adult protective serv