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Leon Moss celebrated his 95th birthday at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing on July 29.

Leon Moss celebrated his 95th birthday at Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing on July 29.

Moss turns 95

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Body Peachtree – The coronavirus wasn’t going to stop local resident Leon Moss from celebrating a milestone birthday last week.
Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Workers at the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter off U.S. 19/74 in Marble include (from left) Hannah Christopher, Hailey Henson, Carol Reagan, Caleb Atherly, Kirsty Waller (one of the managers) and Scotty Derreberry. The larger dog is Abe, the puppy is Drew.

Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout Workers at the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter off U.S. 19/74 in Marble include (from left) Hannah Christopher, Hailey Henson, Carol Reagan, Caleb Atherly, Kirsty Waller (one of the managers) and Scotty Derreberry. The larger dog is Abe, the puppy is Drew.

Stray animals still problem across county

Penny Ray
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Body Murphy – Stray animals continue to plague Cherokee County, to the point where law enforcement officials believe there is a need for a dedicated full-time animal control officer.&nb

How to beat the heat

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body With temperatures continuing to slowly climb, and the call of the outdoors becoming stronger, the risk for heat-related illnesses is a serious threat to outdoors adventurers.

COVID-19 money pays salaries

Penny Ray
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Body     A lion’s share of the coronavirus relief funds Cherokee County received from the state most likely will be used for payroll expenses.