N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Elk are common in western North Carolina, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to refrain from interacting with them.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Campers, along with Hiwassee Dam baseball coaches and players, at the 2024 youth summer camp.
The Chanticleer, 1942 From the 1942 edition of Duke’s yearbook, The Chanticleer, “Oregon State’s Don Durden circles his end in an attempt to find an eligible receiver for one of his long passes.” Durham hosted the Rose Bowl that year.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy Family Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Center professor Vincent Werner observes while athletes roll during the adult class.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Zack Meinders (left) leads Jim Exum in the Crown Vic classification Friday night.
Nikki Stalcup/ Contributing Photographer The annual alumni game between the Murphy Bulldogs and Swain County Maroon Devils took place Saturday evening. Former players got to relive the historic Smoky Mountain Conference rivalry on David Gentry Field at Bob Hendrix Stadium. The Bulldogs fell to the Maroon Devils 18-0, but those playing got to enjoy spending time back on the gridiron. At left, Murphy’s defense lines up against Swain in hopes of preventing a touchdown in Saturday’s game.
Cindy Ray/Contributing Photographer Vito and KZ Smith beat up Flex Ferguson and Frodo during the main event of the ACWF’s show Saturday night in Peachtree.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kamaru Usman (left) lands a body kick to Joaquin Buckley in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.