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Local couple offers peace for the soul
Hanging Dog – Alessandra and Gianfranco Santagati grew up in Sicily, Italy. The couple has been married for 11 years, living in Cherokee County for the past two.
High-speed chase ends in Valleytown
Andrews – Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies encountered a motorist who was wanted in connection with six outstanding warrants related to several charges including indecent liberti
Funding shortage shortens hours at Andrews library
Andrews – Patrons are unhappy that the Andrews Public Library is closed on Mondays for reasons, as the library said on a note taped to its front door, beyond its control.
Topton warning lights activated
Topton – It is a meeting point for frequent carpoolers, three counties and all four cardinal directions of travel.
New executive director appointed at folk school
Brasstown – The Board of Directors of John C. Campbell Folk School announce that Interim Director Bethany Chaney
This Week in Local History
In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Cherokee County Arrest Report
The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Sept. 1-9, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.