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Joy Wood, a rising 11th-grader at Andrews High School, won the contest and a $500 scholarship for college. Deidre Davis (left) is the art teacher at Andrews High School.

Joy Wood, a rising 11th-grader at Andrews High School, won the contest and a $500 scholarship for college. Deidre Davis (left) is the art teacher at Andrews High School.

Art contest sign dedicated at Freedom Memorial Plaza

Stacy Van Buskirk
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Body A new sign was dedicated for the Freedom Memorial Plaza on Friday after a winner was announced for the sign contest in May.
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) met with Mayor Rick Ramsey and other local leaders at Murphy Town Hall on July 14 to discuss freight rail service in Cherokee and surrounding counties.

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) met with Mayor Rick Ramsey and other local leaders at Murphy Town Hall on July 14 to discuss freight rail service in Cherokee and surrounding counties.

Local leaders form freight rail task force

Penny Ray
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Body Area businesses and government officials have banded together to form a freight rail task force aimed at revitalizing the Andrews-to-Murphy rail line. 
K-9 Bane and his handler, Cherokee County sheriff's deputy Caleb Stiles

K-9 Bane and his handler, Cherokee County sheriff's deputy Caleb Stiles

Law & Order July 14, 2021 edition

News Staff
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Body Bane, a K-9 with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, is equipped with body armor.
Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com A Cherokee County woman has reclaimed her home with help from Four Square Community Action, which is based in Andrews.

Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com A Cherokee County woman has reclaimed her home with help from Four Square Community Action, which is based in Andrews.

Woman reclaims home from rodents with help from agency

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Body A Cherokee County woman has a safe, comfortable environment to live in again after being aided by Four Square Community Action.