Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Debris fire: A small N.C. Department of Transportation debris burn spread to a larger debris pile nearby, drawing volunteer firefighters from around the area to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent woods. The fire occurred Thursday afternoon beside the DOT facility near Mountain Folk Center off U.S. 64 in Ranger. Volunteers from surrounding fire departments used tanker trucks to ferry water to the blaze, keeping the flames at bay and preventing the fire from spreadi

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Hidden gem in Ranger: All kinds of goodies can be found at Appalachian Mountain Wholesale Country Store, including candy, clothing, milk, eggs and a whole lot more.

Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Chris Blaylock (left) joins Woolybooger, aka Gavin Heath Graves, on stage for some old time blues and Americana music during the September Food Truck Friday in downtown Andrews. The next event is scheduled for Oct. 24.