Buses among concerns in schools reopening

Body     Murphy – Although the state issued two documents last week laying out guidelines for schools when they reopen, Cherokee County Superintendent Jeana Conley said t

Local man arrested in drug raid

Body     Hot House – Federal authorities raided a home last week and arrested a local man in a drug conspiracy investigation that dates back to at least 2018.

County halts property tax rate increase

Body     Murphy – Cherokee County commissioners agreed on a way to avert a property tax rate increase while also approving a cost-of-living adjustment for employees in th

Erlanger lays off CEO at hospital

Body     Peachtree – Mark Kimball, chief executive officer of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, was one of 11 employees laid off by Erlanger Health System on Friday.

‘I love my flag’

Body Marine Corps League Detachment 1011 honored Flag Day with a retirement ceremony at the Marine House in Marble on Saturday morning.

Schools budget receives shoe increase, little else

Body     Murphy – Since state lawmakers failed to approve the 2019-20 fiscal year budget, Cherokee County Schools must continue working with the same monetary appropriati

Funding woes close Family Resources

Body     Murphy – For more than 20 years, Family Resources of Cherokee County has helped connect families to services they need.

Andrews police officer resigns; town still has 5 on staff

Body     Andrews – The officer who held down the Andrews Police Department as the lone full-time employee until lawmakers hired a new chief last year has resigned.

Physicians pen letter disputing severity of COVID-19

Body     Murphy – More than 550 physicians from all 50 states have penned a letter last month that was sent to Vice President Mike Pence and governors across the United S

Protesters asked to monitor their health

Body     Murphy – Protestors are asked to stay aware of their symptoms for the next two weeks.