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U.S. Air Force veteran Carol Kingsley poses with her son, John, in front of an AT-11 plane as Gary Carter takes their photo. Kingsley is a Korean War veteran who joined when the Air Force started to welcome women. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

U.S. Air Force veteran Carol Kingsley poses with her son, John, in front of an AT-11 plane as Gary Carter takes their photo. Kingsley is a Korean War veteran who joined when the Air Force started to welcome women. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

5,000 people honor veterans

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Body Andrews – Western Carolina Regional Airport was filled with about 5,000 families and veterans Saturday for the second annual Welcome Home Tribute to Veterans event.
Timothy Raxter flies a plane for the first time with assistance from airport manager Garland Trull. The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation is hoping to give more kids the same opportunity Raxter had.

Timothy Raxter flies a plane for the first time with assistance from airport manager Garland Trull. The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation is hoping to give more kids the same opportunity Raxter had.

Foundation shares passion for flying

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Body Andrews – Just two weeks ago, Gayland Trull got to be part of a child’s special day.
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com A sign at the entrance to Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews promotes the Welcome Home event to celebrate veterans.

Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com A sign at the entrance to Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews promotes the Welcome Home event to celebrate veterans.

Andrews hosts day of celebrating two holidays

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Body Andrews – Everyone is welcomed to spend Saturday celebrating veterans and Halloween.
Needles have been found lately all over Cherokee County.

Needles have been found lately all over Cherokee County.

Heroin back on the rise in the area

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Body     Andrews – Every morning, county recreation employees search for hypodermic needles left behind by drug users who loiter in Valley River Park on Wilhide Street.