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An arsonist destroyed this iconic home in the 6000 block of Airport Road in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

An arsonist destroyed this iconic home in the 6000 block of Airport Road in Andrews. Photo by Penny Ray

Police seek ‘serial arsonists’

Penny Ray
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Body     Andrews – Six weeks after a mobile home on Sunland Drive burst into flames, scrap metal thieves continue to pick apart the property.
Ethan Reeves jumps for joy as his car comes in first Saturday morning at Andrews United Methodist Church. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Ethan Reeves jumps for joy as his car comes in first Saturday morning at Andrews United Methodist Church. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Cub Scouts off to the races

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Body     Andrews - As his car crossed the finish line, Cub Scout Ethan Reeves jumped with excitement Saturday morning.
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Primary results

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Body With early vote count showing them each losing by a couple hundred votes, uncertainty swirled the air around supporters of Steve “Cold Cash” Coleman and incumbent Commissioner C.B.
Gas thieves left behind this gas can and siphon hose following a heist at the U-Haul dealership in Andrews.

Gas thieves left behind this gas can and siphon hose following a heist at the U-Haul dealership in Andrews.

Gas thieves terrorizing western North Carolina

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Body     Andrews – A ring of thieves have stolen gas out of area U-Haul trucks for at least two years.
The Missing Man Table at Grandpa Charlie’s County Cookin’ in Andrews is fully decorated to honor those it represents. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The Missing Man Table at Grandpa Charlie’s County Cookin’ in Andrews is fully decorated to honor those it represents. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Tables honor missing soldiers

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Body     Andrews – More local restaurants will have a special table reserved year-round for soldiers who are missing.
Nichole Wood accepts an award for her fiancé, Joseph Barfield, who passed away last year. Photo by Penny Ray

Nichole Wood accepts an award for her fiancé, Joseph Barfield, who passed away last year. Photo by Penny Ray

Sheriff honors award winners

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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The Cherokee County Board of Elections in downtown Murphy is the only one-stop early voting location in the county. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The Cherokee County Board of Elections in downtown Murphy is the only one-stop early voting location in the county. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Voters head to polls Tuesday

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Body     Murphy – Anyone who wants to cast their vote in the primary election before Tuesday has until 3 p.m. Saturday to do it.
Alex Flaws watches in wonder as Maddy Lincoln teaches him and Elizabeth Ference how to marbleize a rock. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Alex Flaws watches in wonder as Maddy Lincoln teaches him and Elizabeth Ference how to marbleize a rock. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Autism awareness begins with local group

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Body     Murphy - Tuesday night is pizza night, but instead of bringing pizza home to just her family, Bea Zajkowski brings it to Kids in Stride to share with all the fam