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Sam Jokich/ Staff Correspondent BigHead’s Grub is the newest place to grab something to eat next to Buck Bald Brewery in downtown Murphy. Specializing in smash-burgers made from prime brisket and fresh-made fries, owner/operator Michael Oborne is excited to share his foodie vision. One local couple said of his burger and fries, “They were awesome!”

Sam Jokich/ Staff Correspondent BigHead’s Grub is the newest place to grab something to eat next to Buck Bald Brewery in downtown Murphy. Specializing in smash-burgers made from prime brisket and fresh-made fries, owner/operator Michael Oborne is excited to share his foodie vision. One local couple said of his burger and fries, “They were awesome!”

BigHead’s Grub

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from through May 23-31, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Not just horsing around: Lana Foster of Hayesville has a Go Fund Me account set up online to help her work toward more gold medals, while also receiving extremely beneficial for her therapeutically. Her family said, “Anyone who can possibly help out Lana, it will be beyond greatly appreciated.” Details: Call Lauren Dilts at High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Unaka at 828-835-3739.

Not just horsing around: Lana Foster of Hayesville has a Go Fund Me account set up online to help her work toward more gold medals, while also receiving extremely beneficial for her therapeutically. Her family said, “Anyone who can possibly help out Lana, it will be beyond greatly appreciated.” Details: Call Lauren Dilts at High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Unaka at 828-835-3739.

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Body BEAVER DAM Camping in vintage style
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Saturday morning’s commencement at Hiwassee Dam High School drew a standing-room-only audience.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Saturday morning’s commencement at Hiwassee Dam High School drew a standing-room-only audience.

THE CLASSES OF 2025

Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual Kids Fishing Day on Saturday at the sheriff’s shooting range in Marble. Zebco provided fishing poles, while G&S Bait provided worms for the youngsters taking part in the free event.

Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual Kids Fishing Day on Saturday at the sheriff’s shooting range in Marble. Zebco provided fishing poles, while G&S Bait provided worms for the youngsters taking part in the free event.

Kids Fishing Day

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Everyone wanted to capture an image when the Murphy Bulldogs’ Class of 2025 graduated Friday night.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Everyone wanted to capture an image when the Murphy Bulldogs’ Class of 2025 graduated Friday night.

Bulldogs send 91 into world

Body Murphy – Under a window of clear sky Friday evening, the 91 proud graduates of Murphy High School’s Class of 2025 crossed the stage to the cheers of family, friends and faculty, ma