Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The Town of Andrews approved a Constitution Week proclamation at its September meeting. Constitution Week was instituted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. The week, which is dedicated to remembering the framers of the U.S. Constitution, is celebrated from Sept. 17-23. The week focuses on emphasizing citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, along with encouraging study of t

Photos by Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer The photographer had the pleasure to seeing two of his favorite sights last week – a majestic deer coming through his yard, and his wife, Joy Lynn, enjoying her garden.

Fifth annual Alzheimer’s Walk: Members of the Rotary Club of Murphy met Sept. 15 under the pavilion at the Rock Gym in Murphy – with partners Reach of Cherokee & Graham Counties, the Andrews Lions Club and the Mayor’s Rising Stars youth group – to raise more than $3,000 for the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust.

Live music by Stars & Scars entertained the crowd of happy folks who were more than willing to donate to the paws cause on Sept. 13.

Moment of silence: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office held a moment of silence at 10 a.m. Sept. 11. Staff stood alongside Sheriff Dustin Smith at the flagpole in front of the Murphy office, while others who could not make it stood in silence at that time to remember the great sacrifices made on 9/11. “Today is a day to remember all the sacrifices made for this country,” Smith said. “Over the past year, we have also dealt with loss in this office, and again our nation has endured another loss with the assa

This is the front page of the Sept. 24, 1964, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 61 years ago today.

Bonnie Doty/Contributing Photographer The turnout was great for Choices’ third annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Life on Sept. 6 at Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy. About 65 folks donned walking shoes and hit the walking trails ready to participate in the event, which was suited for individual desires and limitations. The annual event brings awareness that all life is precious. “Participation, donations and prayers made the event a huge success. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps us to continue offeri