Andrews - Ed Wood will be the first to admit that farming isn’t for the weak of heart, but he loves it anyway.

Murphy – A local official devised a creative way to encourage people to wear masks and help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Murphy – Commissioners agreed to deed county-owned land to the Murphy and Hiwassee Dam fire departments at virtually no cost instead of leasing the property to the agencies.

Town aldermen have agreed to hire a new police officer. 

Murphy – When artist Sarah Michelle Hembree passed away on May 23, she left behind a large collection of paintings and pottery.

Sunday was the first day since July 3 there were no new COVID-19 cases in Cherokee County. Health Director David Badger said it was nice to see, but called it just a matter of timing.

The lessons on the first day of kindergarten at Ranger Elementary/Middle School typically start before the student enters the classroom.