Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Whitewater: A group of kayakers enjoy a trip down the Nantahala River in the Nantahala Gorge over the weekend of July 26-27.
This is the front page of the Aug. 27, 1936, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 89 years ago today.
Frank Mason
Cherokee Scout Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire that claimed a life off Lance Road on Monday evening. Information about the fire victim was not immediately available. The house, located at 169 Lance Road in the Bellview area, belongs to Johnny Roberson, according to Cherokee County tax records.
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Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent A work truck is parked outside Ranger Elementary School on Monday morning. The school was closed “due to a facility issue that requires immediate action,” according to a release from Cherokee County Schools. Mold is suspected.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Crowds line downtown Andrews for the sixth annual VFW Post 7620’s Hot Summer Nights on Saturday afternoon.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The Andrews High School Class of 1965 held its 60th reunion in mid-June at the Andrews Recreation Center. The class and still holds the record with 96 graduating, most ever at the school. A total of 34 people were present at the reunion.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Grape Creek Fire Chief Alan Andrews needs a little help. A countywide boot drive is being held Saturday.