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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The July 29 meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse in Murphy featured a packed house, many who were there in support of the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter in Marble.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The July 29 meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse in Murphy featured a packed house, many who were there in support of the Valley River Humane Society’s animal shelter in Marble.

Animal shelter, commissioner at odds over funding

Randy Foster
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body Marble – The Valley River Humane Society and Cherokee County Commissioner Ben Adams are at odds over funding and services between the animal shelter and the county.

Andrews balks at AI sewer deal in Marble

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body Andrews – Town officials have soured on a request from Core Scientific for the town to provide wastewater treatment for the massive artificial intelligence facility being developed
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Pam Hartley (far right), regional impact manager with myFutureNC, leads the initial meeting of Main Street Vision in June at Morning Fog Coffee & Eats in downtown Andrews. Looking to attract a diverse group of residents – including business owners, retiree and young families – the group hopes to explore different ways to revitalize Main Street by providing resources that both attract and keep businesses in town.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Pam Hartley (far right), regional impact manager with myFutureNC, leads the initial meeting of Main Street Vision in June at Morning Fog Coffee & Eats in downtown Andrews. Looking to attract a diverse group of residents – including business owners, retiree and young families – the group hopes to explore different ways to revitalize Main Street by providing resources that both attract and keep businesses in town.

New Main Street Vision gaining steam in Andrews

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body Andrews – Pam Hartley, the regional impact manager with myFutureNC, loves to tell her story.
Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent Commissioners Dan Eichenbaum and Alan Bryant (from left) listen to local residents during a Chairman’s Forum at the Unaka Community Center on Aug. 4.

Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent Commissioners Dan Eichenbaum and Alan Bryant (from left) listen to local residents during a Chairman’s Forum at the Unaka Community Center on Aug. 4.

County commissioners hear from Unaka

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body By Aiden McCoy Williams Staff Correspondent  
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Principal Kim Davis introduces local musician Troy Underwood to debut the new Andrews Elementary School anthem. The song, which was debuted at the fifth-grade classes’ graduation May 29, was a community collaboration between students, Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. and Underwood to provide a school song for future Wildcats.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Principal Kim Davis introduces local musician Troy Underwood to debut the new Andrews Elementary School anthem. The song, which was debuted at the fifth-grade classes’ graduation May 29, was a community collaboration between students, Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. and Underwood to provide a school song for future Wildcats.

Andrews Elementary School gets its own theme song

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body Andrews – With the new school year fast approaching, students at Andrews Elementary School will enjoy a new anthem composed by local musician Troy Underwood that debuted at the fif
Nocturnal Brewing took home first place in this year’s Professional category in the third annual Tomato Fest Bloody Mary contest Saturday. From left are bar manager Nathan Paxton, lead server Julia Hungerford and Cherokee Clay Food Alliance Executive Director Megan Lambert. Held annually during National Farmers Market Week in conjunction with Murphy Farmers Market, the contest features local restaurants offering their best drink recipes.

Nocturnal Brewing took home first place in this year’s Professional category in the third annual Tomato Fest Bloody Mary contest Saturday. From left are bar manager Nathan Paxton, lead server Julia Hungerford and Cherokee Clay Food Alliance Executive Director Megan Lambert. Held annually during National Farmers Market Week in conjunction with Murphy Farmers Market, the contest features local restaurants offering their best drink recipes.

3rd annual Tomato Fest a spicy smash in Murphy

Nicole Wright
Friday, August 15, 2025
Body Murphy – Cherokee Clay Food Alliance’s third annual Tomato Fest was a smash for locals wanting to spice up their morning with the popular Bloody Mary contest at the L&N Depot o