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Renee Lamance is owner of Soul Work Therapy & Bodywork in Brasstown.

Renee Lamance is owner of Soul Work Therapy & Bodywork in Brasstown.

Lamance studying Chinese medicine abroad this spring

Body Brasstown – Renee Lamance, owner of Soul Work Therapy & Bodywork, has been selected to study for a 16-day period at the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s 3rd Affiliated Hos

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from March 23-29, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
This is the front page of the April 2, 1936, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 89 years ago today.

This is the front page of the April 2, 1936, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 89 years ago today.

This Week in Local History

Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Donation station: Drop off supplies for Andrews Elementary School at the Andrews Public Library from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Donation station: Drop off supplies for Andrews Elementary School at the Andrews Public Library from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Quick Reads

Body ANDREWS Library helps school supply The Andrews Public Library is seeking donations for Andrews Elementary School students.
Jason Harley Kloepfer and Allison Mahler during happier days. Their civil suit is scheduled to go on trial in Asheville in August.

Jason Harley Kloepfer and Allison Mahler during happier days. Their civil suit is scheduled to go on trial in Asheville in August.

DA says she’s a potential witness

Body Welch files declaration in civil suit from violent SWAT raid against man
This photo shows damage at the Andrews Public Library, one of seven buildings allegedly vandalized on March 17 by Devan Trey Jones, a 33-year-old homeless man.

This photo shows damage at the Andrews Public Library, one of seven buildings allegedly vandalized on March 17 by Devan Trey Jones, a 33-year-old homeless man.

Homeless man charged in town vandalism spree

Body A homeless man with a decade-long history of run-ins with local law enforcement is facing numerous criminal charges following vandalism of several buildings on March 17.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Hurricane Helene damage in Micaville near the county line between Mitchell and Yancey counties.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Hurricane Helene damage in Micaville near the county line between Mitchell and Yancey counties.

HURRICANE HELENE: 6 MONTHS LATER

Body Data confirms no surprise: North Carolina hit hardest
From when he was an infant (right) to today (below) Brayden Shiflett struggles with serious medical issues and needs the community’s help and support. A benefit ride has been set for Saturday afternoon in Murphy.

From when he was an infant (right) to today (below) Brayden Shiflett struggles with serious medical issues and needs the community’s help and support. A benefit ride has been set for Saturday afternoon in Murphy.

Family seeks help from community for ill child

Body Murphy – A benefit motorcycle ride for Brayden Shiflett will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Big Lots, 1450 Andrews Road. Riders will depart the parking lot at noon.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent One Dozen Who Care will host its annual Multicultural Women’s Development Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Murphy First United Methodist Church.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent One Dozen Who Care will host its annual Multicultural Women’s Development Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Murphy First United Methodist Church.

Multicultural women’s conference on Saturday

Body Murphy – One Dozen Who Care will host its annual Multicultural Women’s Development Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Murphy First United Methodist Church downtown.