Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Members of the community came out to show support for 10-year-old Brayden Shiflett (sitting), who is struggling with several serious medical conditions, including Tetralogy of Fallot, severe scoliosis and complications from both. Saturday’s motorcycle ride included all types of vehicles. The group included bikers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, classic and antique car enthusiasts. Brayden said softly about the event in his name, “It’s all pretty cool. I’m

Photos by Randy Foster/ editor@cherokeescout.com More than a dozen protesters surrounded the Carolina Cruiser of U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) outside Andrews Town Hall on March 26. Protesters have been following town halls and public events by mainly Republican congressional members in protest of moves made by President Donald Trump’s administration. They expressed concern about issues such as veterans benefits, education and national parks. Edwards was not at the Andrews event, but was represented by t

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent A vacant house in Murphy became a virtual hot-spot Saturday afternoon, giving firefighters and students a real-life training scenario. Fire from the training exercise unintentionally spread to a wooded area featuring bamboo.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Admired vehicles are hard to miss when brightly colored toys sit atop the dashboard.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The Murphy Farmer’s Market at the L&N Depot is back in full swing after having their first show of the season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Rotary Club of Murphy’s Saturday trash pickup event was successful, as 13 members helped clean up downtown streets. Above: Jim Gerke leaves no garbage behind. Below: Afterward, participants were treated to Crafted Dough Coffee & Donuts by Nancy Helms and Grape Creek Homemakers. Special thanks to chair Helms, Dan Valentino and all of the volunteers.