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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
Cawthorn/Davis

Cawthorn/Davis

Cawthorn, Davis swap ideas, jabs at debates

Penny Ray
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Congressional candidates Moe Davis and Madison Cawthorn traded jabs last week during two nights of political debates held at Western Carolina University campuses, which were live-streamed and archi
Author Paula Massie Oneal was on hand during Art Walk on Friday with copies of her latest work, The Book of Acts: The Continuing Acts of Christ, Through the Apostles, Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Author Paula Massie Oneal was on hand during Art Walk on Friday with copies of her latest work, The Book of Acts: The Continuing Acts of Christ, Through the Apostles, Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Art Walk returns with fun

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Body Murphy - For the first time since last year, artists lined downtown sidewalks to show and sell their works, as well as to just get out and see people.