Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Winners of the fifth annual Purel Miller African-American Reading Challenge gathered to claim their awards Thursday at the Andrews Public Library. From left are Caleb Spatola, Jacob Spatola, Krislynn White, Cataleya Greene, Lincoln Greene, Natalie George, Levi Shamblin and Eli George.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Students from Martins Creek and Peachtree elementary schools, as well as Murphy Middle School, attended an awards ceremony on March 11 at Murphy First United Methodist Church, with about 75 folks in attendance. Each student participated in a contest about wetlands.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Snowbird Mountains Brewery hosted their second annual Andrews community St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday. Festivities included music by Bill Vespasian and Pop’s Big Cheese food truck offering traditional Irish fare along with a kilt contest. Winners were Casey and DJ Kerr, who claimed Home Depot gift certificates. From left are owner Terry Vaughan, Casey Kerr and DJ Kerr, a U.S. Army veteran. The Kerrs’ golden retrievers – Dolly and Gunner, replete with holiday bandan

This is the front page of the March 18, 1965, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the March 18, 1965, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Seed boxes at libraries are a good way for folks to start their own gardens. Along with the free seeds there is plenty of readily available information on hand to assist growers with their gardening endeavors.

While many may prefer the ease of use of their phones, many also wish to unplug when they come to the area.