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Murphy – Drought conditions have worsened across North Carolina, with 15 counties – including all of Cherokee and Clay – experiencing extreme drought.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The October 2024 Welcome Home Veterans event included the N.C. State Troopers Association with one of their fleet’s helicopters, a Bell 429 acquired in early 2023 that is used in swift rescue situations as well as to provide aviation support.
52 Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County – Week 15
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The annual Welcome Home event at Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Vivian Greene's artwork is on display throughout her Ranger home, a reminder of the beauty she created when her eyesight was better.
Fireside Chat: Local lady's connections lead to an interesting life
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Ranger – Ninety-one year old Vivian Greene is simply amazing as she reminisces about her more than nine decades of life.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Murphy High School Class of 1951 seeks help with IDs
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Members of the Murphy High Class of 1951 need help identifying some of its graduates in this photo.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
600,000 oral rabies vaccine baits distributed in western North Carolina
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Murphy – A coordinated effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and N.C.
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This is the front page of the April 15, 1971, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 55 years ago today.
This Week in Local History for April 8-14, 2026
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In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
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Vehicle pursuit ends with arrest of fugitive in Cherokee County
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Hot House – A Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agent initiated a vehicle pursuit on Johnsonville Road on Saturday ending in two arrests.
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Law and Order for April 15, 2026
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Murphy Police Department announced that Officer Brayden Snow was awarded the Western DWI Task Force pin in recognition of his outstanding efforts in impaired driving enforcement and his continued c
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Murphy Mayor Tim Radford (left) shares stories that highlight the ways Nancy Helms (seated) has worked to make Cherokee County a better place.
Communities launch inaugural Nancy Helms Day
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Unaka – The community, alongside representatives of Cherokee County, celebrated and declared April 10 the first Nancy Helms Day.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Mason Bar Breast Cancer Fundraiser nets over $1,000
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The Mason Bar in Murphy organized a “Breast Cancer Women's Pool Tournament Fundraiser.” The event brought together members of the Murphy pool players community, who are committed to raising awarene
Tuesday, April 14, 2026