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Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from through June 22-28, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Law enforcement from several agencies collect at 75 Medical Park Lane in Peachtree on Monday afternoon following the deadly shooting of a detention center officer escorting an inmate to a medical appointment. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and N.C. flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Tuesday in honor of Officer Francisco Flattes.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Law enforcement from several agencies collect at 75 Medical Park Lane in Peachtree on Monday afternoon following the deadly shooting of a detention center officer escorting an inmate to a medical appointment. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and N.C. flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Tuesday in honor of Officer Francisco Flattes.

Inmate kills jail guard

Randy Foster
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body 2nd bloody escape ends with tragedy
Curtis Cochran speaks at the Border-to-Border Tail of the Dragon Program Launch, which was held at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13, 2023. Cochran was suspended from his duties as Swain County sheriff on Friday.

Curtis Cochran speaks at the Border-to-Border Tail of the Dragon Program Launch, which was held at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13, 2023. Cochran was suspended from his duties as Swain County sheriff on Friday.

Swain County sheriff arrested, suspended

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body Bryson City – Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was arrested Friday by members of the N.C.
Knowing the risks associated with the use of fireworks is not meant to diminish your fun, but to encourage you and your family to be safe and avoid unnecessary injuries.

Knowing the risks associated with the use of fireworks is not meant to diminish your fun, but to encourage you and your family to be safe and avoid unnecessary injuries.

Tips to have safe July 4th/Prepare pets for 4th of July

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body On average, North Carolina hospital emergency rooms see 197 fireworks injuries each year, with 70% of these injuries occurring in July.
Photos by Stacy Van Buskirk/Staff Correspondent The sign for the Arrant Heritage Gristmill is hand-carved by Stacie Gilmore of Brasstown. Gilmore carved the sign from maple and poplar, using acrylic paints for color.

Photos by Stacy Van Buskirk/Staff Correspondent The sign for the Arrant Heritage Gristmill is hand-carved by Stacie Gilmore of Brasstown. Gilmore carved the sign from maple and poplar, using acrylic paints for color.

Going back to the grind

Stacy Van Buskirk
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body Brasstown The rhythmic hum of grinding stone once again echoes through the heart of Brasstown, thanks to the full restoration of the Arrant Heritage Mill.

Murphy pair facing drug charges

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body Ellijay, Ga. – A two-year investigation into two Murphy, N.C., drug traffickers culminated in their arrest across the state line, according to a release.
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  About 35 people came to the Rock Gym pavilion at Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy on June 16 for the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  About 35 people came to the Rock Gym pavilion at Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy on June 16 for the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.

Walk gives area residents awareness of elder abuse

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Body Murphy – Rain did not stop folks from showing up at the Rock Gym pavilion at Konehete Veterans Park for the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk on June 16.