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Murphy Mayor Rick Ramsey introduces Sherry Adams, coordinator of downtown programming and technical services with the N.C. Downtown Associate Community Program, on Feb. 12 at the L&N Depot. Ramsey went around the packed room and had every local leader introduce themselves, along the way giving multiple people credit for helping the city get with the program. Photo by David Brown

Murphy Mayor Rick Ramsey introduces Sherry Adams, coordinator of downtown programming and technical services with the N.C. Downtown Associate Community Program, on Feb. 12 at the L&N Depot. Ramsey went around the packed room and had every local leader introduce themselves, along the way giving multiple people credit for helping the city get with the program. Photo by David Brown

Murphy starting downtown upgrade

David Brown
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Body     Murphy - Mayor Rick Ramsey could barely contain his excitement when he kicked off the meeting, and it wasn’t just because McDonald’s donated breakfast.
This car driven by Katherine Mayberry, with Danny Mayberry on board, was totaled in a violent collision less than a week later.

This car driven by Katherine Mayberry, with Danny Mayberry on board, was totaled in a violent collision less than a week later.

Local man alleges police brutality

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Body     Andrews – A week in the life of 56-year-old Charles Danny Mayberry unfolded like a movie plot.
Helen Wilson, Margaret Bolick and James Bolick enjoy a meal together Saturday morning at the Konnaheeta Woman’s Club annual Sweetheart Breakfast. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Helen Wilson, Margaret Bolick and James Bolick enjoy a meal together Saturday morning at the Konnaheeta Woman’s Club annual Sweetheart Breakfast. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Breakfast supports scholarships

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Body     Andrews – About 50 people braved the snow Saturday morning to enjoy a hot cooked meal for a good cause.
First-place winners from the Cherokee County Soil & Water Conservation District contest – (front row from left) Sawyer Templeton, Mattie Mustin, Emma Laney, Kendall Leitner, Paisley Johnson, (back row) Olivia Silver and Taylor Conner – will advance to the Area 1 competition. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

First-place winners from the Cherokee County Soil & Water Conservation District contest – (front row from left) Sawyer Templeton, Mattie Mustin, Emma Laney, Kendall Leitner, Paisley Johnson, (back row) Olivia Silver and Taylor Conner – will advance to the Area 1 competition. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Fire department hosts fundraiser for new building

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Body     Brasstown - After three years of raising money to build a new fire station, the Brasstown Volunteer Fire Department is close to starting construction.
CB McKinnon and Randy Phillips seek the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat.

CB McKinnon and Randy Phillips seek the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat.

Incumbent, challenger seek seat as commissioner

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Body     The Cherokee Scout is interviewing all candidates in this year’s local elections, which start with the primary Tuesday, March 3.
Jim Paul lines up his discus throw during the 2014 Cherokee County Senior Games.

Jim Paul lines up his discus throw during the 2014 Cherokee County Senior Games.

Town loses ‘good man’

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Body     Andrews – Jim Paul, a former town alderman who was heavily involved in the Senior Games, passed away Thursday. He was 85 years old.
Snow practically created a whiteout Saturday morning at the L&N Depot in downtown Murphy. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Snow practically created a whiteout Saturday morning at the L&N Depot in downtown Murphy. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Wacky weather weekend

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Body     Mother Nature couldn’t make up her mind, as the region was hit with flooding and warm temperatures Thursday, followed by freezing temperatures and snow Friday and Saturday.
Murphy Cubmaster Josh Frentz accepts the Big Bear trophy from District Chairman Eddie Hollifield. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Murphy Cubmaster Josh Frentz accepts the Big Bear trophy from District Chairman Eddie Hollifield. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

District honors Scout leaders

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Body     Andrews – For the second year in a row, Murphy Cub Scouts Pack 400 was named Pack of the Year at the Boy Scouts of America Nantahala District Banquet on Saturday